Traffic Control Estimator – Bid & Growth Opportunities

AWP Safety; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

AWP Safety in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a dedicated Estimator to build profitable proposals for traffic control projects. You will review bid documents, determine scope, and collaborate with operations to ensure accurate quotes.

The role requires strong cost analysis, client relationship skills, and proficiency with MS Office and Salesforce. A background in Construction Management or Engineering is preferred, with 8-5 hours, M-F.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Construction Management or Engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum 1-year construction industry experience preferred.
• Organized with an intense focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to develop, foster, and manage customer relationships.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word); Salesforce preferred.
• CDOT M&S Standards and MUTCD knowledge a plus.
• Hours 8 a.m.–5 p.m., M-F.
• Primarily sedentary or desk work; occasional 10–25 lb lifting.

Responsibilities

• Build estimates for clients from direct requests by customers, CSRs, planners, or daily ops.
• Produce estimates and manage them in the system.
• Track estimates to determine close ratios.
• Ensure estimates comply with city requirements and approvals.
• Support sales with process improvements, billing, and operations collaboration.
• Collaborate with management on estimating and growth initiatives.
• Analyze information to compile proposal estimates.
• Attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work.
• Determine key cost variables for estimates; prepare bid documents.
• Review and clarify proposals; negotiate projects.
• Prepare estimates based on time, labor, equipment costs, and specs.
• Create and submit bid reports to project managers, clients, and bidders.
• Obtain quotes from subcontractors or vendors.
• Prepare preliminary schedules for awarded projects.
• Develop relationships with customers in sales capacity (mainly calls).
• Mentor and train peers; assist operations with quotes.
• Verify customer quotes with Operations to ensure accurate quotations.
• Gain technical knowledge of traffic control and Trafficade/AWP Safety products.
• Ensure compliance with traffic control standards by local, state, and federal agencies.
• Develop traffic control plans.
• Attend customer lunches to build relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Estimation

Bid/Proposal

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Communication

Project coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Construction Management or Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Salesforce

Job description

AWP Safety in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a dedicated Estimator to build profitable proposals for traffic control projects. You will review bid documents, determine scope, and collaborate with operations to ensure accurate quotes.

The role requires strong cost analysis, client relationship skills, and proficiency with MS Office and Salesforce. A background in Construction Management or Engineering is preferred, with 8-5 hours, M-F.