Estimator

About the role

Andrews & Cole is partnering with a rapidly growing civil construction contractor searching for a DOT Estimator to play a key role in building out its heavy civil and transportation project portfolio. This is an opportunity to join a close-knit, entrepreneurial team that values collaboration, accountability, and long-term relationships. The company has maintained a family-oriented culture through its growth and is looking for someone who enjoys being part of a team where everyone contributes to the success of the business. Excellent compensation and benefits including a vehicle allowance/company vehicle, annual bonus opportunity, growth potential, and the chance to have a meaningful impact on the organization. Relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Analyze DOT, municipal, and public works bid packages, including drawings, specifications, contract documents, and addenda
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for earthwork, grading, excavation, site development, utilities, drainage, paving, concrete, and related civil scopes
• Develop accurate labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and production cost estimates
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Review historical project costs, bid results, production rates, and market conditions to develop competitive bids
• Prepare complete estimates and proposals for transportation, roadway, utility, and site development projects
• Collaborate with operations, project management, field leadership, and executive management to validate assumptions and execution strategies
• Identify project risks, scope gaps, value engineering opportunities, and pricing considerations
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs as needed
• Review geotechnical reports, utility conflicts, maintenance of traffic requirements, environmental constraints, and permitting considerations
• Develop bid summaries, estimate recaps, and supporting documentation for management review
• Track and incorporate plan revisions and addenda throughout the pursuit process
• Assist with preliminary schedules, logistics planning, and construction phasing when required
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and agency representatives
• Participate in bid review meetings and presentations with leadership prior to submission
• Submit bids through DOT and public agency procurement platforms
• Maintain historical pricing databases and estimating records to support future pursuits
• Conduct post-bid reviews and cost analysis to improve estimating accuracy and bidding strategy

Qualifications

• 8+ years of estimating experience focused on DOT, transportation, heavy civil, roadway, or public infrastructure projects
• Strong experience preparing complete estimates for civil construction work
• Demonstrated expertise in quantity takeoffs, pricing, subcontractor analysis, and bid preparation
• Ability to evaluate plans, specifications, contracts, and project risks independently
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Stable employment history with demonstrated tenure and career progression
• Self-motivated, team-oriented approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Florida DOT (FDOT) project experience preferred
• Experience estimating heavy highway, roadway, drainage, utility, paving, concrete, site development, and earthwork projects
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, HCSS HeavyBid, Spectrum, and Microsoft Excel
• Existing relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and public agencies throughout Florida is a plus

Benefits

• Base salary + discretionary bonus opportunity (historically has paid out every year)
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Company fuel card
• Company credit card
• 401(k) plan
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Open to relocation