Senior FDOT Estimator

Conti LLC Traffic Division seeks Senior DOT Estimator:

Conti LLC is looking for an Senior Estimator with 8 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, Trimble, and 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

• 8 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