Senior Estimator, Highway Infrastructure

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Assist DCS Asset Maintenance in enhancing performance-based maintenance contracting for roadways and bridges

• Develop comprehensive and precise estimates for bids and proposals

• Collect information from sites, suppliers, subcontractors, and operators

• Collaborate with operators and carry out advanced analyses

• Provide options to leadership for informed decision-making

• Comprehend the performance-based maintenance contracting business model

• Grasp project/program requirements

• Identify key variables for cost and other estimates

• Conduct research on labor costs, materials, production times, and related data

• Utilize software for data analysis, modeling, forecasting, and budgeting

• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals and quotes

• Execute detailed risk analysis

• Create and deliver estimate reports and/or bids to project managers and company leadership

• Foster relationships with vendors, subcontractors, suppliers, and engineers

• Present bids to Company Leadership during gate reviews

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience as an estimator or in a similar role

• Background in highway or structures asset maintenance is advantageous

• Extensive knowledge of financial and project management principles

• Deep understanding and experience with research and data analysis techniques and estimation formulas

• Proven advanced mathematical and IT skills with a strong analytical mindset

• Expert-level proficiency in relevant software (Excel, Power BI, etc.)

• Familiarity with the appropriate use and application of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Exceptional and proven communication and negotiation skills

• High integrity with the capability to handle sensitive and confidential company information responsibly

• Ability to produce thorough, reliable, and actionable work products

• Strong organizational skills

• Capacity to be self-directed, propose solutions, and respond constructively to feedback

• Must be available to work non-standard hours during peak activity periods

• Ability to present effectively to executives

• Candidates may undergo pre-employment screenings, including criminal background checks, drug screenings, and motor vehicle record checks, among others

• Must adhere to all federal and state regulatory guidelines, including the FCRA

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages

• Engaging employee events

• Opportunities for career development

• Attractive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

• 401(K) retirement plan

• Generous paid time off