Senior Estimator, Highway Infrastructure

Job overview

The Senior Estimator, Highway Infrastructure role is onsite in Roanoke, VA. Compensation is not specified; the posting states pay is DOE. DCS Asset Maintenance provides infrastructure and maintenance contracting services to state departments of transportation across the United States. The estimator develops detailed, accurate estimates for roadway and bridge maintenance bids and proposals. Research, cost analysis, risk assessment, and coordination with operators, vendors, and subcontractors help leadership evaluate and submit project bids.

What you'll do

• Understand performance-based maintenance contracts and project requirements
• identify cost variables
• gather information from sites, suppliers, subcontractors, and operators
• research labor, material, and production costs
• use software for analysis, modeling, forecasting, and budgeting
• review vendor and subcontractor quotes
• conduct risk analysis
• prepare estimates and bids
• build vendor relationships
• present bids at leadership gate reviews.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior estimator

highway infrastructure

roadway maintenance

bridge maintenance

cost estimation

bid proposals

risk analysis

roanoke va

dcs asset maintenance

excel

power bi

doe pay

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• career development.

Why this role

The posting seeks at least five years of estimator or similar experience; highway or structures asset-maintenance experience is a plus. Non-standard hours may be needed during heavy activity periods.

About the employer

DCS Asset Maintenance is hiring for this role. Industry: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. Sector: 23.