COST ESTIMATE ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)

State of Illinois•Paris, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for providing preliminary and final design cost estimates for all District 5 highway and bridge improvement projects. This position analyzes and approves or rejects agreement unit price requests for construction contracts after award of the contracts. The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Cost Estimate Engineer. The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois OR current registration as Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Four years of experience in civil engineering.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires occasional travel within the district.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of construction techniques of highway improvements to properly prepare project cost estimates.
Knowledge of the policies and procedures that govern the design of highway projects; and experience preparing plans and specifications for road and bridge projects.
Ability to perform difficult technical research and make comprehensive recommendations on engineering problems.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provides cost estimating expertise to all district bureaus that require a cost foundation to establish their programs.
Provides final cost estimates on all program development, operations and state letting local roads projects which are used for the decision-making criteria on whether to accept or reject contractor’s bids.
Provides engineering methodology and cost factors to program development squad leaders for them to determine cost-effective designs for all various components of the project.
Provides review and approval/rejection off all cost-plus or agreed unit price requests received from contractors for highway construction projects.
Provides all information necessary for obtaining federal funding for projects.
Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules.
Performs all duties in a manner conductive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
12 Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
12 paid Sick Days annually
10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually
3 paid Personal Days annually
13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources