Transportation Engineer 1/Construction Cost Estimator, Office of Contract Sales and Estimating, PN 20064499

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation's 5 th largest interstate system and the 2 nd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency's vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

We Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: ODOT values its diversity, and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees - one where differences are respected and celebrated. Our agency continues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Careers.Ohio.Gov Website Portal, send an email to odi@das.ohio.gov .

ODOT's Mission Statement:

To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare construction cost estimates
• Analyze contractor bids
• Support ODOT district offices as it relates to construction costs

Who we are looking for:

• Ability to manage multiple projects with regular deadlines
• Clearly communicate verbally and in writing
• Perform many duties by self with some teamwork

Benefits to you:

-Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance

-11 paid holidays per year

-Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave accruals

-At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan

-Pay increases pursuant to the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

-Employee Tuition reimbursement programs

-Work/Life Balance

-The opportunity to work on an important mission

Official Position Description:

In the Division of Construction Management, Office of Contract Sales & Estimating, acts as a Construction Cost Estimator preparing & reviewing cost estimates for various highway construction, maintenance & traffic standard projects (e.g., bridge overlays, culvert replacements, minor structures, asphalt paving). Estimates projects using bid histories & regressions, detailed cost sheets & other accepted estimating methods. Resolves plan discrepancies by working with districts, Central Office & consultants. Reads construction plans & operates computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Office & AASHTOWare Project Software) to prepare cost estimates, cost sheets, & bid documents. Reviews & analyzes bids tabs & data using a computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Excel & AASHTOWare Data Analytics) to determine if bids are fair & reasonable. Writes summary of analyses to Awards Committee using a computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Office). Assists district personnel in answering routine questions (e.g., planning or design budgetary estimates, project-related costs). Assists district construction personnel with analysis of change orders, & Value Engineering Change Proposals (e.g., prepares calculations, researches bid histories). Reviews, researches & acquires price quotations for labor, equipment & materials.

Reviews technical publications; attends & participates in seminars &/or workshops to obtain knowledge of current construction practices, new products & techniques. Travels periodically to district offices & construction sites to observe field operations to gain insight into practical application of materials & techniques utilized at work sites. Assists in special tasks as directed by supervisor related to generating estimating cost & associated reports using a computer & related software (e.g., AASHTOWare, Microsoft Word & Excel). Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering; Accepted for Basic Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (EIT exam) by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.

Job Skills: Civil Engineering