Senior Highway Estimator — Strategic Bids & PTO

DCS Asset Maintenance, LLC; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Generous PTO

Challenging environment

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, analyzing data, and presenting options to leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of estimator experience, strong numerical and IT skills, and the ability to manage relationships with subs 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.
• Strong math and analytical mindset with advanced IT skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Numerical analysis

Data analysis

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, analyzing data, and presenting options to leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of estimator experience, strong numerical and IT skills, and the ability to manage relationships with subs and suppliers.