Transportation Specialist II (Proposal and Estimating Specialist)

Job ID: 30575
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Planning & Engineering
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $32.24 - $38.37 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: K
Closing Date: 03/05/2025

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information about the Department of Transportation, please visit http://dot.sd.gov.

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for a motivated individual to fill an important role in carrying out responsibilities associated with the Bid Letting Process. The Proposal & Estimating Specialist duties will include: tracking project activities and maintaining the targeted bid letting schedules; preparing bid proposal packages; bid opening activities including analyzing bidding documents and reporting; awarding and executing construction contracts; answering contractor questions regarding preparation of bids, use of the electronic bidding system, and bidding & contract requirements; drafting construction cost estimates; participating in construction plan reviews; and analyzing construction cost data, maintaining statistics, and developing various reports. Much of the work performed is time critical and requires attention to detail. You'll have opportunities to work independently and as part of a cohesive, driven team to successfully carry out the delivery of construction projects to contract.

What the SDDOT Offers:

• Health insurance (low and high deductible plans which include a $0 premium employee-only coverage plan)
• Well-being program
• Employee assistance program
• Dental and Vision
• Health savings account
• Free basic life insurance policy
• Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
• Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
• Sick leave (14 days per year)
• Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
• Military leave (15 days per year)
• 11 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Semimonthly pay periods
• Eligibility for meal per diems
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid overtime (if applicable)

The total compensation of Hourly Wage State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Proposal and Estimating Specialist is approximately $89,864.00 annually.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A technical degree related to civil engineering, construction management, or related field. Experience working in a position with exposure to contractual documents, technical specifications, highway construction plans, and construction practices and operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• contractual documents;
• bidding and contracting laws, process and requirements;
• highway construction plans;
• technical specifications.

Skills to:

• draft, prepare and interpret technical documents & agreements;
• conduct research and prepare technical reports; develop thorough construction cost estimates;
• interpret construction drawings; coordinate, organize and maintain project schedules & associated activities.

Ability to:

• multi-task & manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• frequently communicate and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders;
• evaluate technical data effectively and propose solutions to questions and concerns.

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This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=16Y
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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