Senior Highway Estimator – Performance-Based Maintenance

DCS Asset Maintenance, LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision plan

Generous PTO

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, working with operators, performing analyses, and presenting options to leadership for decisions.

The ideal candidate has advanced numerical skills, data analysis ability, and the acumen to manage relationships with internal teams and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of proven experience as estimator; highway/structures asset maintenance a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of financial and project management principles.
• Advanced math and data-analysis capabilities.
• Proficient in Excel, Power BI, and related software.
• Understanding AI applications in estimation is a plus.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• High integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills and self-directed work style.
• Willingness to work non-standard hours during peak periods.
• Ability to present to executives.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Advanced math

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Financial management

Project management

AI awareness

Communication

Negotiation

Self management

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, working with operators, performing analyses, and presenting options to leadership for decisions.

The ideal candidate has advanced numerical skills, data analysis ability, and the acumen to manage relationships with internal teams and subcontractors.