Senior Highway & Bridge Estimator — Growth & Impact

DeAngelo Contracting Services, LLC; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision and Prescription

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 information and presenting options to leadership.

The ideal candidate will have excellent numerical skills, an advanced analytical mindset, and experience managing relationships with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of proven experience as estimator or similar position – highway/structures asset maintenance is a plus.
• In depth knowledge of financial and project management principles
• In depth knowledge and experience of research and data analysis methods and estimation formulas
• Proven advanced math and IT ability with an advanced analytical mindset
• Expert level proficiency in relevant software (Excel, Power BI, etc.)
• Understanding of the proper use and application of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Outstanding and proven communication and negotiation abilities
• High level of integrity with the ability to be trusted with sensitive and confidential company information
• Ability to produce work product that is thorough, reliable , and executable
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to be self directed,, bring solutions and respond accordingly to constructive feedback
• Must be able to work non-standard hours during heavy periods of activity
• Ability to present to executives

Responsibilities

• Understand the performance-based maintenance contracting business model
• Understand the project/program and its requirements
• Determine key variables for cost and other estimates
• Gather first-hand information from sites, suppliers, subcontractors, and operators
• Conduct research to obtain data on labor costs, materials, production times, etc.
• Use software for data analysis, modeling, forecasting and budgeting
• Obtain and review offers and quotes by subcontractors or vendors
• Create and submit estimate reports and/or bids to appropriate persons (project managers, company leadership, etc.)
• Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, etc.)
• Present bids to Company Leadership at gate reviews

Skills

Estimator experience

Numerical skills

Analytical mindset

Communication

Negotiation

Self direction

Executive presentation

Tools

Excel

Power BI

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 information and presenting options to leadership.

The ideal candidate will have excellent numerical skills, an advanced analytical mindset, and experience managing relationships with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.