Estimator

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies, LLC; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & AD&D

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Short/Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies, LLC is seeking an Estimator to research bid specs and estimate costs for Signal, Lighting, ITS construction and services across assigned departments and projects.

The role focuses on preparing bid folders, obtaining quotes, analyzing options, and generating comprehensive estimates with supported reports to guide project decisions.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare Bid/Opportunity folders, download project files, and set up cloud-based ShareFile folders
• Request material and subcontractor quotes based on customer specs
• Analyze quotes and select best options for estimating
• Propose best COTS items and services that meet specs to dept. managers
• Use estimating software to input data and generate reports for area managers
• Prepare labor, equipment and material costs per specs
• Prepare bid docs and submit to agency website or by standard mail
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

Job Summary

The Estimator will research bid specifications and estimate costs of Signal, Lighting, ITS construction and services for assigned departments and projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepare Bid/Opportunity folders, including downloading project files, and setting up cloud-based ShareFile project folder(s)
• Request material and subcontractor quotes based on the customer specifications
• Analyze and select best available quotes for use in the estimating process
• Propose best Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) items, specialty products and services that meet customer specifications to department managers
• Utilize Estimating software to input cost data and generate estimate reports for use by area managers
• Prepare labor, equipment and material costs for items based on specifications
• Prepare bid documentation and submit to agency website or for standard mail service
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Heavy Bid/HCSS software experience preferred
• Salesforce Software experience helpful
• Excellent in Microsoft Office Suite particular emphasis on Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business preferred
• Extensive signal/ITS/Lighting experience will be considered in lieu of degree

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits

The following benefits are included on the first day of the month following your date of hire:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability – Long Term Disability
• 401(k) plan (with matching)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays

Lumin8 is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. LGBTQIA, Veterans, and women friendly!