ESTIMATES COORDINATOR - 55013466

State of Florida•Tampa, FL

1d•$57,868 - $74,888•Onsite

About The Position

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system. To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration. Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens, or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available. Our Mission The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities. Our Vision As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free. The Work You Will Do: Estimates Coordinator / Specifications The Difference You Will Make: Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. How You Will Grow: FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. Where You Will Work: Florida Department of Transportation D7 – Headquarters 11201 McKinley Dr Tampa, FL 33612

Requirements

Knowledge of cost estimating for highway construction.
Knowledge of construction cost estimating software.
Knowledge of design pay items, specifications, and historical bid unit cost data.
Knowledge of construction techniques and methods.
Knowledge of construction plans development process.
Knowledge of contract bid analysis and evaluation.
Skill in using engineering software, tools, and equipment.
Skill in using Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Skill in communication, including verbal, written, and active listening.
Skill in reviewing and interpreting design plans and specifications.
Skill in keeping work assignments organized and prioritized.
Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data.
Ability to apply engineering quantitative techniques to estimate construction cost.
Ability to establish and maintain effective Internal and external working relationships.
Ability to understand, interpret, and analyze design plans, specifications, construction cost data, and contract documents.
Ability to prepare reports.
A high school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant employment experience.
Post secondary education can substitute on a year-for-year basis for required experience.

Responsibilities

Performs review of phase submittals to verify plans include all necessary pay items and pay item quantities reflective of work shown in plans to develop a complete cost estimate.
Reviews Long Range Estimates (LRE) to verify project information is correct and accurately reflects scope of work shown in plans or other scope documents.
Reviews Design Quantities & Estimates (DQE) to verify project information is correct and includes necessary pay items/quantities for a complete cost estimate.
Prices pay items in (DQE) to reflect current market conditions and provides updated cost estimate to the Engineer of Record.
Provides comments in Electronic Review Comments (ERC) as needed.
Establishes or updates construction cost estimates on all projects including complex and/or specialized projects in the Department’s Work Program utilizing the Long-Range Estimating (LRE) System or Design Quantities & Estimates (DQE) System.
This requires obtaining the latest scope of work from the project and determining unit prices based on the latest cost data and trends available.
Coordinates with Work Program and other departments during development of the construction cost estimate.
Provides updated construction cost estimates on all projects in the 5-year Work Program for the annual review.
Addresses projects not meeting work program criteria.
Prepares authorizations and official cost estimates on all projects including complex and/or specialized projects utilizing the Design Quantities & Estimates (DQE) System to establish pay item unit prices.
This requires a highly technical evaluation of construction plans, specifications, assessment of historical bid prices, knowledge of geographic pricing fluctuations, understanding of bidding competition in the project area and other related impacts to construction cost.
Adjusts unit prices as necessary based on these factors.
Posts the authorization estimate to Central Office’s server and timely transfers control of proposals and projects to Central Office (CO) for class 1 construction contracts.
Administers the LRE System, and Design Quantities & Estimates (DQE) System, Designer Interface Program and the AASHTO Preconstruction web-based system (estimates related functions) in the District.
Coordinate with CO Estimates on application issues and recommends enhancements.
Provides access for these applications to Department and/or consultant personnel that meet security criteria.
Reviews LRE to verify project information is correct and the estimate accurately reflects scope of work shown in plans and other scope documents.
Prepares post-bid evaluations on all projects including complex and /or specialized projects for District projects identified on the contract bid review list.
Runs the unbalanced items report, notice to contractor form and prepare other contract bid review documents necessary in accordance with Department procedures.
Obtains completed and signed documents, as required by procedures, from the appropriate personnel and/or low bid contractor.
Assists with determining root cause(s) of major differences between the contractor’s bid and the Department’s estimate that will justify award or rejection of the contract.
Coordinate and provide current and new pay item numbers, as needed, for Department designers, consultant designers, and utility owners.
Coordinated with CO Estimates on pay item requests and resolves pay item issues on projects.
Provides training in the use of the Basis of Estimates Manual for Department and consultant personnel as needed.
Provides construction cost estimating support for various offices in the District and other activities such as Value Engineering Studies, Risk Analysis Workshops, etc., as needed.
Performs cost comparisons for alternate methods of construction.
Prepares various reports and correspondence as required.
Provide current State and District construction cost information to various offices, country officials and private consultant firms, as needed.