Senior Estimator — Highway & Bridge Projects

DCS Asset Maintenance, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plan

Generous Paid Time Off

DOE pay rate

Job summary

DCS Asset Maintenance, LLC is seeking an experienced estimator to support growth in performance-based maintenance contracting for roadways and bridges. You will prepare detailed estimates for bids by gathering data, analyzing costs, and presenting options to leadership.

The ideal candidate has strong numerical skills, an analytical mindset, and can manage relationships with internal teams and subcontractors. Willingness to work non-standard hours during busy periods is expected.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of proven experience as estimator or similar position.
• In depth knowledge of financial and project management principles.
• Experience with data analysis methods and estimation formulas.
• Advanced math and IT ability with analytical mindset.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and related software.
• Understanding of AI concepts and their application in estimation.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• High integrity with handling sensitive information.
• Strong organizational and self-directed work style.

Responsibilities

• Understand the performance-based maintenance contracting model.
• Determine key variables for cost and estimates.
• Gather information from sites, suppliers, subcontractors, and operators.
• Research labor costs, materials, and production times.
• Use software for data analysis, modeling, forecasting and budgeting.
• Review offers and quotes from subcontractors or vendors.
• Create and submit estimate reports or bids to leadership.
• Build relationships with vendors and engineers.
• Present bids to leadership at gate reviews.

Skills

Advanced math

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Self-directed

Organizational skills

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Artificial intelligence (AI) concepts

Job description

DCS Asset Maintenance, LLC is seeking an experienced estimator to support growth in performance-based maintenance contracting for roadways and bridges. You will prepare detailed estimates for bids by gathering data, analyzing costs, and presenting options to leadership.

The ideal candidate has strong numerical skills, an analytical mindset, and can manage relationships with internal teams and subcontractors. Willingness to work non-standard hours during busy periods is expected.