Senior Traffic Control Estimator | Lead Bid Strategy

High Star Traffic; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

High Star Traffic is seeking a Senior Estimator to work under Business Development, applying traffic control project estimating expertise to current projects and to help operations secure new work.

The duties include reviewing bids, preparing quantity take-offs, and collaborating with Sales, Operations, Contracts, and Purchasing to ensure accurate, profitable bids while upholding safety and ethics on all estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or similar discipline.
• 15+ years related estimating experience.
• Advanced knowledge of traffic costing, estimating, and purchasing.
• Knowledge of MUTCD and Work Zone setups preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review bids for accuracy and profitability.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and cost studies for the assigned scope.
• Review drawings and specifications to prepare quality bids.
• Identify design-related issues and document potential risks.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, compliance, and ethics on all estimates.
• Analyze plans to estimate material and labor costs (delivery, installation, maintenance, removal).
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Contracts and Purchasing during pre-bid efforts.
• Review bid documents and material requirements for feasibility.
• Coordinate with contractors on quotes, change orders and material requests.
• Analyze subcontractor capabilities and past performance relative to projects.
• Provide information on specs for current and future jobs when requested.
• Generate New Approved Unit Prices for existing jobs.
• Support other projects and initiatives that drive organizational goals.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Estimating Certification a plus

Job description

High Star Traffic is seeking a Senior Estimator to work under Business Development, applying traffic control project estimating expertise to current projects and to help operations secure new work.

The duties include reviewing bids, preparing quantity take-offs, and collaborating with Sales, Operations, Contracts, and Purchasing to ensure accurate, profitable bids while upholding safety and ethics on all estimates.