Senior Estimator, Highway Infrastructure

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

📋 Description

• Prepare comprehensive and precise estimates for bids and proposals.

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

• Collaborate with operators to conduct advanced analyses.

• Provide options to leadership for informed decision-making.

• Have a solid understanding of the performance-based maintenance contracting business model.

• Comprehend project or program requirements in detail.

• Identify key variables for cost assessments and other estimates.

• Undertake research on labor expenses, materials, production timelines, and related data.

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

• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and vendor bids and quotations.

• Conduct thorough risk assessments.

• Generate and submit estimate reports and bids to project managers and company leadership.

• Cultivate 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.

• Experience in highway or structures asset maintenance is advantageous.

• Extensive knowledge of financial and project management principles.

• Profound understanding and experience in research, data analysis methods, and estimation formulas.

• Strong mathematical and IT skills with an advanced analytical mindset.

• Expert-level proficiency in relevant software, including Excel and Power BI.

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

• Exceptional and proven communication and negotiation skills.

• High integrity and capability to manage sensitive and confidential company information.

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

• Excellent organizational capabilities.

• Self-motivated, solution-oriented, and receptive to constructive feedback.

• Willingness to work non-standard hours during peak activity periods.

• Proficiency in delivering presentations to executives.

• Candidates may be subjected to criminal background checks, pre-employment screenings, post-accident evaluations, reasonable impairment drug tests, and motor vehicle record checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.

• Employee engagement initiatives.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Comprehensive medical insurance.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance options.

• Prescription drug benefits.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Generous paid time off policies.

• Support for ADA accommodations.