ESTIMATES COORDINATOR

Requisition No: 866195

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: ESTIMATES COORDINATOR - 55000280

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55000280

Salary: $57,601.00 - $74,542.47

Posting Closing Date: 12/10/2025

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Establish or update construction cost estimates on all projects including complex and/or specialized projects in the Department's Work Program utilizing the Long-Range Estimating (LRE) System or Design Quantities & Estimates (DQE) System. This requires obtaining the latest scope of work for the project and determining unit prices based on the latest cost data and trends available. Coordinate with Work Program and other departments during development of the construction cost estimate. Provide updated construction cost estimates on all projects in the 5-year Work Program for the annual review. Address projects not meeting work program criteria. Performs review of phase submittals to verify plans include all necessary pay items and pay item quantities reflective of work shown in plans to develop a complete cost estimate. Reviews LRE to verify project information is correct and estimate accurately reflects scope of work shown in plans or other scope documents. Reviews DQE to verify project information is correct and includes necessary pay items/quantities for a complete cost estimate. Prices pay items in DQE to reflect current market condition and provides updated cost estimate to the Engineer of Record. Provides comments in Electronic Review Comments (ERC) as needed.

Prepare authorization and official cost estimates on all projects including complex and/or specialized projects utilizing the DQE System to establish pay item unit prices. This requires a highly technical evaluation of construction plans, specifications, assessment of historical bid prices, knowledge of geographic pricing fluctuations, understanding of bidding competition in the project area and other related impacts to construction cost. Adjust unit prices as necessary based on these factors. Post authorization estimates Central Office's server and timely transfer control of proposals and projects to Central Office (CO) for class 1 construction contracts. Provide District Contracts Office with contract class breakouts for District Let contracts.

Prepare post-bid evaluations on all projects including complex and/or specialized projects for District projects identified on the contract bid review list. Run the unbalanced items report, notice to contractor form and prepare other contract bid review documents necessary in accordance with Department procedures. Obtain completed and signed documents, as required by procedure, from the appropriate personnel and/or low bid contractor. Assist with determining root cause(s) of major differences between the contractor's bid and the Department's estimate that will justify award or rejection of the contract.

Administer the LRE System, and DQE System, Designer Interface Program and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Preconstruction web-based system (estimates related functions) in the District. Coordinate with CO Estimates on application issues and recommended enhancements. Provide access for these applications to Department and/or consultant personnel that meet security criteria.

Knowledge of:

• cost estimating for highway construction
• construction cost estimating software
• design pay items, specifications and historical bid unit cost data
• construction techniques and methods
• construction plans development process
• contract bid analysis and evaluation

• using engineering software, tools and equipment
• using Microsoft products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• communication, including verbal, written and active listening
• reviewing and interpreting design plans and specifications
• keeping work assignments organized and prioritized

Ability to:

• analyze and interpret engineering data
• apply engineering quantitative techniques to estimate construction cost
• establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships
• understand, interpret and analyze design plans, specifications, construction cost data and contract documents
• prepare reports

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.