FDOT Estimator

Conti LLC•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

Conti LLC’s Traffic Division is seeking a Senior DOT Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for DOT traffic construction projects using construction plans and specifications. Project areas include highway lighting, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), traffic signalization, highway signing, and tolling. The role leads estimates and bid submissions for Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects, coordinates pricing with subcontractors and suppliers, manages bid-related questions and clarifications, and supports the handoff of awarded projects to operations teams.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of estimating experience.
Strong estimating experience in highway lighting, traffic signalization, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), highway signing, and highway tolling.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Bluebeam, Trimble, and Accubid.
Proven experience bidding projects valued at $10 million or greater.
Fluency in English, including reading, writing, and verbal communication.
Competencies include collaboration, customer/client focus, communication, ethical conduct, problem solving, attention to detail, and time management.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred.
DOT estimating experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and lead complex estimates and bid submissions for Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects.
Review bids with senior management before submission.
Analyze construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
Perform quantity take-offs and develop project-specific subcontractor and vendor bid lists.
Distribute plans and scope sheets to obtain competitive subcontractor and supplier pricing.
Communicate with subcontractors and vendors to secure complete and timely quotations.
Manage Requests for Information (RFIs) and clarifications with customers and project owners.
Attend project handoff meetings after bid award to support transfer of information to operations teams.
Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, and other industry partners.
Compute project costs by analyzing labor, material, equipment, and time requirements.
Prepare estimates using proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related project documents.
Resolve estimating discrepancies through information gathering and analysis.
Review project plans for consistency, completeness, and accuracy.
Manage quantity take-offs at all levels and apply accurate unit pricing.