Senior Highway & Bridge Estimator - Performance-Based

DCS Asset Maintenance, LLC

Dallas (TX)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical plan

Paid time off

Competitive compensation

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 from sites, suppliers, and operators, and presenting options to leadership.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of estimator experience, strong numerical and IT skills (Excel, Power BI), and exceptional communication to work with internal teams and subcontractors during

Qualifications

At least 5 years of proven experience as estimator or similar position – experience with highway or 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