Senior DOT Estimator – Heavy Civil & Roadway

Andrews & Cole, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Company fuel card

Company credit card

401(k) plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Open to relocation

Job summary

Andrews & Cole, LLC in Jacksonville, FL seeks an experienced DOT Estimator to lead heavy civil and transportation bid efforts. You will analyze DOT and municipal bids, perform quantity takeoffs, and develop cost estimates with subcontractor pricing.

Relocation package offered; join a close-knit team focusing on collaboration and long-term client relationships, with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of estimating experience focused on DOT, transportation, heavy civil, roadway, or public infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience preparing complete estimates for civil construction work.
• Demonstrated expertise in quantity takeoffs, pricing, subcontractor analysis, and bid preparation.
• Ability to evaluate plans, specifications, contracts, and project risks independently.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Stable employment history with demonstrated tenure and career progression.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze DOT, municipal, and public works bid packages, including drawings, specifications, contract documents, and addenda.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for earthwork, grading, excavation, site development, utilities, drainage, paving, concrete, and related civil scopes.
• Develop accurate labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and production cost estimates.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Review historical project costs, bid results, production rates, and market conditions to develop competitive bids.
• Prepare complete estimates and proposals for transportation, roadway, utility, and site development projects.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, field leadership, and executive management to validate assumptions and execution strategies.
• Identify project risks, scope gaps, value engineering opportunities, and pricing considerations.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs as needed.
• Review geotechnical reports, utility conflicts, maintenance of traffic requirements, environmental constraints, and permitting considerations.
• Develop bid summaries, estimate recaps, and supporting documentation for management review.
• Track and incorporate plan revisions and addenda throughout the pursuit process.
• Assist with preliminary schedules, logistics planning, and construction phasing when required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and agency representatives.
• Participate in bid review meetings and presentations with leadership prior to submission.
• Submit bids through DOT and public agency procurement platforms.
• Maintain historical pricing databases and estimating records to support future pursuits.
• Conduct post-bid reviews and cost analysis to improve estimating accuracy and bidding strategy

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Bid preparation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Stable employment history

Team-oriented

Tools

Bluebeam

HCSS HeavyBid

Spectrum

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Andrews & Cole, LLC in Jacksonville, FL seeks an experienced DOT Estimator to lead heavy civil and transportation bid efforts. You will analyze DOT and municipal bids, perform quantity takeoffs, and develop cost estimates with subcontractor pricing.

Relocation package offered; join a close-knit team focusing on collaboration and long-term client relationships, with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.