What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical FDOT Estimator position at Conti Electric Inc?
Conti LLC Traffic Division seeks Electrical DOT Estimator:
Conti LLC is looking for an Electrical Estimator with 4 years minimum experience in Traffic/DOT construction. This person will be responsible for preparing cost estimates on DOT Traffic projects (Lighting, ITS, Signalization, Signing, Tolling) based on construction plans and specifications.
Job responsibilities:
- Analyzing drawings and specifications and reviewing scope of work
- Performing quantity take-offs and creating job-specific subcontractor and vendor lists
- Distributing plans and scopes sheets to obtain competitive pricing
- Communicating with subcontractors and vendors to obtain complete bids within required timeframes
- Communicating thoroughly with customers regarding RFI’s and clarifications
- Upon bid acceptance, attend required handoff meetings to ensure efficient and complete transfer of information
- Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers etc.)
- Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements
- Prepare work to be estimated by gather proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
- Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
- Review plans for consistency and accuracy
- Manage all levels of take-offs while applying unit prices
Applicant knowledge:
- Strong experience in Highway Lighting, Traffic Signalization, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Highway Signing and Highway Tolling estimating
- Strong background in Microsoft 365, Bluebeam and Trimble Accubid essential
Applicant benefits:
- Sick days
- Paid time off
- 401K plan
- Group medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term disability, and other elective benefits
- Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave of absence ?
- Paid childbirth leave?
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Related Field is Preferable
- 4 Years of Estimating Experience
- DOT experience is desired
- Proven experience bidding on projects $10M
- English fluency (reading, writing, and verbal communication)
- Collaboration Skills
- Customer/Client Focus
- Communication Proficiency
- Ethical Conduct
- Problem Solving
- Thoroughness
- Time Management
Compensation:
- Competitive salary
- Sign-on bonus available
- Yearly performance bonus available