Senior Estimator, Highway Infrastructure

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

DCS Asset Maintenance is a privately headed business committed to treating all employees like family at the core of our values. Our employees provide innovative, safe, and high-quality infrastructure/maintenance contracting services to State DOTs across the entire United States. Employees receive generous compensation packages, employee engagement events & career development programs, just to name a few of the perks of being part of the DCSAM family!

To provide quality service, we need top-of-the-line employees. That is why we offer great compensation, awesome benefits, and a work environment worth bragging about! 

Job Description

DCS Asset Maintenance, LLC is looking for an experienced estimator to support our exciting growth in performance-based maintenance contracting for roadways and bridges.  You will prepare detailed and accurate estimates for bids and proposals by gathering information, working with operators, performing advanced analyses, and presenting options to leadership for decisions.   

The ideal candidate will have excellent and advanced numerical skills and an advanced analytical mindset. You must also be thorough and adept in managing relationships with key people – both within DCS Asset Maintenance and our subcontractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Understand the performance-based maintenance contracting business model
• Understand the project/program and its requirements
• Determine key variables for cost and other estimates
• Gather first-hand information from sites, suppliers, subcontractors, and operators
• Conduct research to obtain data on labor costs, materials, production times, etc.
• Use software for data analysis, modeling, forecasting and budgeting
• Obtain and review offers and quotes by subcontractors or vendors
• Perform detailed risk analysis
• Create and submit estimate reports and/or bids to appropriate persons (project managers, company leadership, etc.)
• Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, etc.)
• Present bids to Company Leadership at gate reviews

Qualifications

Requirements and skills

• At least 5 years of proven experience as estimator or similar position – experience with highway or structures asset maintenance is a plus
• In depth knowledge of  financial and project management principles
• In depth knowledge and experience of research and data analysis methods and estimation formulas
• Proven advanced math and IT ability with an advanced analytical mindset
• Expert level proficiency in relevant software (Excel, Power BI, etc.)
• Understanding of the proper use  and application of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Outstanding and proven communication and negotiation abilities
• High level of integrity with the ability to be trusted with sensitive and confidential company information
• Ability to produce work product that is thorough, reliable , and executable
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to be self directed,, bring solutions and respond accordingly to constructive feedback
• Must be able to work non-standard hours during heavy periods of activity
• Ability to present to executives

Additional Information

Additional information

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Career Development
• Pay Rate: DOE

Come be a part of the DeAngelo family, today!

DCSAM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all hiring and employment regulations. In the event an ADA accommodation is needed, DCSAM is happy to help all employees achieve gainful employment in an atmosphere where they are appreciated and respected. DCSAM offers subcontracting services to government agencies as such, candidates may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as criminal background checks, pre-employment, post-accident & reasonable impairment drug screenings, motor vehicle record checks, etc. as such, DCSAM complies with all federal and state regulatory guidelines including the FCRA.