Senior Highway Estimator - Bridges & Roadways

DeAngelo Contracting Services, LLC; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision plan

Generous PTO

DOE pay rate

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate will have strong numerical skills, an analytical mindset, and the ability to manage relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.

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 of data analysis methods and estimation formulas.
• Proven advanced math and IT ability with an advanced analytical mindset.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities.
• High level of integrity with confidential information.
• Ability to present to executives.
• Ability to work non-standard hours during heavy periods.

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 leadership.
• Build relationships with key vendors and engineers.
• Present bids to Company Leadership at gate reviews.

Skills

Advanced math

Analytical mindset

Communication

Negotiation

Self-directed

Organizational skills

Integrity

Presenting to executives

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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

The ideal candidate will have strong numerical skills, an analytical mindset, and the ability to manage relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.