Senior Estimator DOT Projects

About Us & Our Culture We are an established heavy civil contractor driven by a simple core philosophy: we take care of our people, their families, and their future. We take immense pride in our tight-knit, family-oriented environment, developing leaders, promoting from within, and building long-term careers. This is not a stepping-stone role or a high-turnover environment. It is a home for an experienced professional who wants to work alongside an honest, integrity-driven team—where everyone leaves their ego at the door and rows the boat in the exact same direction.

About the Role We are seeking a proven Senior Heavy Civil & DOT Estimator for a 100% office/desk-based position leading preconstruction for major roadway, underground utility, and site infrastructure projects across North Florida. We need a top performer with a verifiable track record of winning FDOT and government bids, evaluating plan sets, modeling earthwork, and assembling winning bids that protect project margins. Because of our commitment to team stability, we seek an established professional with a proven history of career longevity.

Required Qualifications

• Winning Bid History: Verifiable win rate on FDOT and/or government infrastructure contracts.

• Proven Longevity: Demonstrated employer loyalty, including at least one prior role held for 8+ consecutive years preferably in civil construction.

• FDOT & Civil Expertise: 8–10+ years estimating heavy civil/wet utilities (storm sewer, force mains, water distribution, drainage) with deep knowledge of FDOT specs and pay items.

• Clearances: Valid driver’s license with a clean MVR, background check, and pre-employment drug screening (Drug-Free Workplace).

• Team-First Mindset: A humble, collaborative, and integrity-driven approach to leadership.

Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits

• Base Salary: $130,000 – $165,000/year (commensurate with experience)

• Performance Bonus: Discretionary year-end bonus based on bid margin retention & profitability

• Vehicle Package: Issued company vehicle & fuel card provided (Clean MVR required)

• Insurance: Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability options

• Retirement & PTO: 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and paid holidays

salary: $135,000 - $155,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

End-to-End FDOT & Government Bidding

Lead complete bid preparations for FDOT, Turnpike, and local agency (e.g., JTA) transportation and utility projects, ensuring full compliance with FDOT Standard Plans, Road & Bridge Specifications, and local owner standards.

3D Takeoffs & Utility Quantity Development

Utilize 3D modeling to generate precise earthwork cut/fill balances and underground utility profiles—including storm drainage, box culverts, water mains, force mains, jack-and-bore, and trench safety systems.

Crew-Based Unit Price Cost Modeling

Build bottom-up cost models in estimating software using labor crews, equipment burn rates, production targets, materials (DIP, RCP, asphalt), and fuel to formulate competitive unit pricing.

Subcontractor & Vendor Procurement

Solicit, analyze, and scope-normalize quotes from suppliers and specialty subcontractors (MOT, directional drilling, paving, signalization) to ensure total coverage without scope gaps or overlap.

Bid Risk Analysis & Executive Strategy

Conduct risk evaluations for high water tables, soil conditions, and utility conflicts. Lead executive reviews to finalize profit margins, indirects, and contingencies prior to AASHTOWare/Bid Express submission.

Operations Hand-Off & Job Budgeting

Transition awarded DOT projects into field-ready Work Breakdown Structures, transferring cost codes, production targets, and risk mitigation strategies to Project Managers and Superintendents.

Skills

• Estimating (10 years of experience is required)
• Government Bidding (8 years of experience is required)
• Cost Estimation
• HeavyBid
• Takeoffs (10 years of experience is required)
• Cost Models
• Subcontractor Buyouts (10 years of experience is required)
• Operations
• Financial Analysis
• Contract Close Outs (8 years of experience is required)
• Contract Review
• FDOT (6 years of experience is required)
• Government Contracts

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 10 years
• Experience level: Manager

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.