Estimator, Construction, Procurement ​/ Purchasing

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FULL TIME Clerical Ocoee, FL, US

29 days ago Requisition

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for FDOT and other transportation-related electrical construction projects. This position requires a strong understanding of electrical construction, FDOT plans and specifications, quantity takeoffs, labor and material costs, and the public bid process.

• Review FDOT plans, specifications, bid documents, pay item notes, Standard Plans, Design Standards, and other contract documents to determine project scope and requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for electrical and transportation systems, including roadway lighting, traffic signals, ITS, fiber optic communications, electrical services, conduit, pull boxes, conductors, grounding, structures, and associated equipment.
• Develop complete project estimates including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, trucking, mobilization, maintenance of traffic impacts, and other project-specific costs.
• Understand and apply FDOT pay item structures, Basis of Estimates requirements, specifications, and measurement and payment provisions when preparing estimates.
• Review project plans for discrepancies, missing information, constructability concerns, unusual conditions, and potential cost or schedule impacts.
• Prepare and submit Requests for Information (RFIs) and pre-bid questions when clarification of plans, specifications, quantities, or scope is required.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from material suppliers, equipment vendors, manufacturers, and subcontractors.
• Analyze vendor and subcontractor quotations to verify scope coverage, exclusions, lead times, and compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain current material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and production-rate pricing for use in estimating.
• Develop labor productivity assumptions based on project conditions, crew composition, installation methods, traffic conditions, work restrictions, and historical company performance.
• Evaluate project risks including phasing, MOT requirements, night work, lane closure restrictions, utility conflicts, material lead times, access limitations, permitting requirements, and schedule constraints.
• Prepare detailed estimate worksheets and bid summaries identifying anticipated costs, production assumptions, subcontracted work, project risks, and potential opportunities.
• Assist management in determining appropriate project markups, contingency, overhead, and profit based on project-specific risks and competitive conditions.
• Complete and review FDOT bid forms, pay item schedules, proposal quantities, and other required bid documentation to ensure accuracy prior to submission.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, scope reviews, and internal bid review meetings.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, field personnel, purchasing, and management to incorporate lessons learned and actual production data into future estimates.
• Review historical job-cost information and compare estimated versus actual labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs to improve estimating accuracy.
• Assist with project handoff from estimating to operations by clearly communicating scope, pricing assumptions, production rates, vendor quotations, subcontractor scopes, exclusions, risks, and opportunities.
• Maintain organized electronic estimate files containing plans, specifications, addenda, quotations, correspondence, takeoffs, worksheets, and final bid documentation.
• Review addenda and revisions issued during the bidding period and incorporate all applicable changes into the estimate.
• Manage multiple estimates and bid deadlines simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting required submission dates.
• Maintain knowledge of current FDOT specifications, standards, construction practices, electrical codes, material requirements, and industry pricing.
• Perform other estimating, preconstruction, and project-related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field. Candidates with significantly related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• At least seven years of construction estimating experience with at least four years of experience estimating…