Senior Estimator, Highway Infrastructure

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

📋 Description

• Assist in enhancing performance-driven maintenance contracts for roads and bridges.

• Create precise and comprehensive estimates for bids and proposals.

• Collect data from various 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 along with project/program specifications.

• Identify key factors for cost assessments and other estimates.

• Conduct research on labor expenses, materials, production durations, and additional data.

• Employ software tools for data analysis, modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.

• Acquire and evaluate offers and quotes from subcontractors and vendors.

• Execute comprehensive risk assessments.

• Generate and submit estimate reports and/or bids to project managers and company executives.

• 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 comparable role.

• Prior experience with highway or structures asset maintenance is advantageous.

• Extensive knowledge of financial and project management principles.

• In-depth understanding and experience with research, data analysis methods, and estimation formulas.

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

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

• Knowledge of the proper use and application of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

• Exceptional and demonstrated communication and negotiation skills.

• High level of integrity, capable of handling sensitive and confidential company information with trust.

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

• Excellent organizational capabilities.

• Self-directed with the capacity to propose solutions and respond constructively to feedback.

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

• Proficiency in presenting to executives.

• Candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screenings, including criminal background checks, pre-employment, post-accident & reasonable impairment drug screenings, and motor vehicle record checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.

• Employee engagement initiatives.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan.

• 401(K) plan.

• Generous Paid Time Off.

• Career advancement opportunities.