Senior Estimator - Traffic Signals, ITS, Fiber Optic & Dry Utilities

BF Contracting

$75K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of construction estimating experience.
  • Experience estimating transportation-related infrastructure projects.
  • Strong plan-reading and quantity takeoff skills.
  • Knowledge of labor, equipment, and materials pricing.
  • Experience with estimating software like InEight or similar.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Valid Arizona driver's license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare complete estimates for public and private infrastructure projects.
  • Review plans, specifications, and bid documents.
  • Perform quantity takeoffs and develop competitive pricing.
  • Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals.
  • Identify project risks and value engineering opportunities.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders including project managers and vendors.
  • Support bid-day activities and project handoffs.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to impact major infrastructure projects in Arizona.
  • Engagement with experienced construction professionals.
  • Involvement in both public and private sector projects.
Full Job Description
If you enjoy turning plans and specifications into accurate, competitive bids while working alongside experienced construction professionals, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact on some of Arizona's most important infrastructure projects.

What You'll Do
  • Prepare complete estimates for public and private infrastructure projects.
  • Review plans, specifications, and bid documents.
  • Perform quantity takeoffs and develop competitive pricing.
  • Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals.
  • Identify project risks, constructability issues, and value engineering opportunities.
  • Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, executive leadership, vendors, and utility providers.
  • Support bid-day activities and successful project handoffs.


We're Looking For
  • 5+ years of construction estimating experience.
  • Experience estimating traffic signals, roadway lighting, fiber optic, ITS, dry utility, underground electrical, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
  • Strong plan-reading and quantity takeoff skills.
  • Knowledge of labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor pricing, and production rates.
  • Experience with estimating software such as InEight, Bid2Win, HeavyBid, BidX, or similar.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Valid Arizona driver's license and good driving record.


Preferred Experience
  • ADOT, municipal, county, utility, or JOC estimating experience.
  • Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project.
  • Familiarity with Arizona utility providers and public agency bidding requirements.

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