Electrical FDOT Estimator

Conti LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick days

Paid time off

401K plan

Group medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term disability benefits

Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Paid childbirth leave

Job summary

A transportation company in Fort Lauderdale seeks an Electrical DOT Estimator to prepare cost estimates for Traffic projects. The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of experience in Traffic/DOT construction, analyzing drawings and specifications, and managing take-offs. Responsibilities include communicating with subcontractors and ensuring competitive pricing. Comprehensive benefits include medical insurance, sick days, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of estimating experience required.
• DOT experience preferred.
• Proven experience bidding on projects over $10M.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings and specifications to review scope of work.
• Perform quantity take-offs and create job-specific subcontractor lists.
• Communicate with subcontractors for competitive pricing.

Skills

Highway Lighting estimating

Traffic Signalization estimating

Intelligent Transportation Systems estimating

Highway Signing estimating

Highway Tolling estimating

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Bluebeam proficiency

Trimble Accubid proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Related Field

Job description

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
• 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)