Job Description
Position: DOT Cost Estimator – Heavy Highway & Bridge Projects Job Type: Full-time Location: Great Falls, VA (Telework eligible) Company: Trusted Structures LLC Description: Trusted Structures LLC is seeking a skilled Cost Estimator to lead estimating and bidding efforts for projects across DOT, state, and federal infrastructure scopes. This role is essential to ensuring accurate cost projections, bid package preparations and submittal. You’ll work closely with our field foremen and executive team to build competitively priced and accurate bid packages on select Prime and Subcontract project opportunities. Key Responsibilities Estimating & Preconstruction Identify relevant DOT and Federal contract opportunities across multiple contract advertisement platforms. Develop detailed cost estimates for scopes including: Bridge construction and phased rehabilitation Concrete deck overlays, spall repairs, and parapet reconstruction Structural concrete and reinforcing steel installation Joint, bearing, and expansion system replacement Retaining walls, sound walls, and MSE wall construction Bridge drainage and incidental concrete structures Selective demolition of bridge components Prepare and submit bid package Familiar with VDOT CABB, PennDOT ECMS, Bid Express and SAM.gov (Federal) a plus Analyze drawings, specifications, and contract documents Coordinate bid strategy, value engineering, and subcontractor pricing Qualifications 5+ years in DOT cost estimating, bid package, and submittal, with Federal cost estimating a plus Experience submitting bids to Federal Agencies and VDOT, or PennDOT Strong understanding of DOT specifications, unit pricing, and concrete scope estimating Hands-on experience with bridge repairs, including joint systems and epoxy injection methods Proficiency in estimating software Excellent communication, coordination, and organizational skills Benefits: Competitive annual salary. ($85,000–$120,000) Negotiable based on experience Performance-based bonuses Referral bonus program Bi-Weekly pay cycle Paid Time Off – Federal holidays, and sick time accrual Paid training and certification programs Company tech package (laptop & equipment) Job Type: Full-time Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Work Location: In person