District Project Estimator

Job Description

Position Information

TxDOT is looking for a Project Estimator for the Houston District based in Houston, TX. This position will review cost estimates for a variety of transportation projects being developed for construction throughout the Houston District's 6-county area. You will have the opportunity to work with our in-house design staff, consultant design firms, construction staff, maintenance staff, and management to assist with the development and review of our engineering cost estimates.

You will also get an opportunity to work with management staff on improving the Houston District's standard practices and procedures for developing and reviewing our cost estimates. TxDOT has a workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. TxDOT provides employees with great benefits, training, and many opportunities for career advancement. We strive to maintain a positive work-life balance and collaborate with team members in a safe and friendly work environment.

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Minimum Salary: 55,500.00

Maximum Salary: 90,000.00

Pay Basis: Yearly

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations: Hou District Headquartrs 7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE Houston 77007

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job Shift Details : 40 Hrs./Week w/ Regular Schedule Location Flexibility :
Onsite

Position Description

Performs professional, administrative and consultative work involving construction estimating. Responsible for accurately estimating the total costs associated with a construction or maintenance project. Work requires extensive contact with department staff, governmental agencies and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

• Prepares estimates by gathering and interpreting proposals, specifications, drawings, and related documents.
• Maintains the office’s central repository of estimate files and makes recommendations to improve the estimating process.
• Prepares basis of estimates for projects by coordinating with, and gathering information from, project stakeholders.
• Prepares detailed cost breakdown structures and documents results in the project estimate file.
• Researches the cost of project risks and documents results in the project estimate file.
• Prepares estimates of labor, material, and time requirements by studying and analyzing historic construction, design, and estimate documentation.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Prepares special reports by researching, collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Utilizes tools, such as cost databases and industry trends, to prepare estimates.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Performs complex professional administrative and consultative work involving construction estimating. Responsible for accurately estimating the total costs associated with a construction or maintenance project. Work requires extensive contact with high-level executives, department staff, governmental agencies and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor, but are handled at the occurrence.

• Reviews bids
• Manages the office’s central repository of estimate files and makes recommendations to improve the estimating process.
• Researches and performs complex estimates of the cost of project risks.
• Identifies and prepares estimates of labor, material and time requirements by studying and analyzing construction, design, and estimate documentation.
• Analyzes historical data from trending industry costing to provide and update cost estimation data.
• Reviews and researches project site characteristics, documents results, and stores supporting documentation in the project estimate file.
• Calculates the price of time, labor, and materials for a specific task or job and analyzes historical data from trend analysis.
• Performs other job responsibilities…