Senior FDOT Estimator

Conti LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 construction firm based in Florida is seeking an experienced Electrical DOT Estimator. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of estimating experience in Traffic/DOT construction, focusing on projects related to Lighting, Signalization, and Tolling. The role involves preparing detailed cost estimates, analyzing project drawings, and managing relationships with subcontractors. Competitive benefits such as paid time off and a 401K plan are included. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of estimating experience in Traffic/DOT construction.
• Proven experience bidding on projects of $10M or more.
• Fluent in English for reading, writing, and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings and specifications for project scope.
• Perform quantity take-offs for cost estimation.
• Communicate with subcontractors for competitive pricing.
• Prepare cost estimates based on construction plans.
• Attend handoff meetings upon bid acceptance.
• Resolve discrepancies in project information.
• Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers)
• Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements
• Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
• Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Review plans for consistency and accuracy
• Manage levels of take-offs while applying unit prices

Skills

Highway Lighting estimating

Traffic Signalization estimating

Intelligent Transportation Systems estimating

Highway Signing estimating

Highway Tolling estimating

Microsoft 365

Bluebeam

Trimble Accubid

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Related Field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Bluebeam

Trimble Accubid

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
• 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)