Estimates Coordinator

requisition no:866875

agency: department of transportation

working title: estimates coordinator -

pay plan: career service

position number:

salary: $57,601.00 - $74,542.47

posting closing date: 12/26/2025

total compensation estimator tool

state of florida department of transportation

job posting description

132 / program management

open competitive

career service

full-time

contact person: meghan croft

contact phone number:

contact email address: meghan.croftte.fl.us

hiring salary range: $2,665.13 /biweekly

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.

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.

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.

this position serves as a critical financial and technical anchor for the agency by ensuring the fiscal integrity and accuracy of the multi-year work program. By translating complex engineering plans into precise cost estimates, the role prevents budget overruns, ensures competitive and fair bidding processes, and provides the data-driven insights necessary for leadership to make informed decisions on infrastructure investments.

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.

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.

801 n broadway ave

bartow, fl 33830

$57,601.00 - $74,542.47

establish or update 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 for the project and determining unit prices based on the latest cost data and trends available. Coordinate with work program and other departments during development of the construction cost estimate.

Provide updated construction cost estimates on all projects in the 5-year work program for the annual review. Address projects not meeting work program criteria. Prepare authorization 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.

Adjust unit prices as necessary based on these factors. Post authorization estimate to central office's server and timely transfer control of proposals and projects to central office (co) for class 1 construction contracts. Prepare post-bid evaluations on all projects including complex and/or specialized projects for district projects identified on the contract bid review list. Run the unbalanced items report, notice to contractor form and prepare other contract bid review documents necessary in accordance with department procedures.

Obtain completed and signed documents, as required by procedure, from the appropriate personnel and/or low bid contractor. Assist with determining root cause(s) of major differences between the contractor’s bid and the…