Estimator

Job Location: 105 W. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, MO

Why you’ll love this position:

The estimator prepares the final engineer's estimate for roadway projects of lesser complexity. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. Based on your work experience, skills, and education, you will be hired at either the entry or senior level of this job title. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

A day in the life:

• Prepares final engineer's estimates for projects of lesser complexity to reflect fair market value.
• Reviews bids, compares cost estimates, checks for discrepancies, unbalancing, and bid errors, and prepares written documentation concerning these items for presentation to management.
• Reviews plans, proposals, specifications, and job special provisions.
• Answers requests from contractors, districts, management, and others concerning bid opening, estimating, specifications, site conditions, production rates, working days and other aspects of highway projects.
• Maintains current state and federal labor rates by county, equipment rental rates, material supplier information, production rates, and working day schedules for use in development of projects and estimates; maintains historical project cost files.

What you'll need for success:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Four years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.

Special working conditions and job characteristics:

• Job requires occasional, statewide and out-of-state, overnight travel.
• Wavier of minimum requirements may be considered.

Why you'll love MoDOT:

• You'll play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States.
• You'll receive training opportunities and a chance to further your career.
• You'll be able to take advantage of many benefits for you and your family while providing service to others in a culturally diverse workplace. Visit our BENEFITS page to explore all we have to offer.

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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