Senior Highway Estimator — Lead High-Impact Bids

DCS Asset Maintenance, LLC; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

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, working with operators, and presenting options to leadership.

The ideal candidate has advanced numerical skills, an analytical mindset, and strong abilities to manage relationships with internal teams and subcontractors. Excellent communication and IT skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of proven experience as estimator or similar position.
• 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 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.

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

Advanced math

Excel

Power BI

AI understanding

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Self-direction

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 data, working with operators, and presenting options to leadership.

The ideal candidate has advanced numerical skills, an analytical mindset, and strong abilities to manage relationships with internal teams and subcontractors. Excellent communication and IT skills are essential for success.