ESTIMATES SPECIALIST - 55001953

State of Florida

86d•$54,623 - $70,688•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. 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 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic math and geometry.
Knowledge of construction cost estimating software.
Knowledge of cost estimating for highway construction.
Knowledge of design pay items, specifications and historical bid unit cost data.
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.
Ability to apply engineering quantitative techniques to estimate construction cost.
Ability to use databases, spreadsheets, and word processing software.
Ability to communicate engineering and technical information.
Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and perform multiple work assignments.
Ability to understand, interpret and analyze design plans, specifications, construction cost data and contract documents.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to acquire data for reports.
High school diploma or its equivalent and four years of relevant employment experience or; an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Establish or update construction cost estimates on simple and/or routine projects in the Department’s Work Program utilizing the Long-Range Estimating (LRE) System or Design Quantities & Estimates (DQE) System.
Provide updated construction cost estimates on all projects in the Five-Year Work Program for the annual review.
Provide District Contract office with contract class breakouts for districtwide contracts.
Prepare post-bid evaluations on simple and/or routine projects for District projects identified on the contract bid review list.
Review cost estimates on joint project agreements with utility owners.
Provide construction cost estimating support for various offices in the District.
Perform cost comparisons for alternate methods of construction.
Prepare various reports and correspondence as required.
Provide current State and District construction cost information to various offices, county officials and private consultant firms, as needed.
Prepare authorization and official cost estimates on simple and/or routine projects utilizing the DQE System to establish pay item unit prices.
Assist with quality assurance reviews conducted periodically CO.