Traffic Control/Management Estimator - Infrastructure Projects
Role Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to support the estimating of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) or Temporary Traffic Control components on major infrastructure bids, including highway, bridge, and transit-related projects. This role involves analyzing project designs, preparing traffic control plans, and developing accurate cost estimates to support competitive proposals, particularly in P3 and design-build environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop detailed cost estimates for traffic management plans required during construction.
Analyze project layouts, staging sequences, and MOT requirements based on drawings and phasing strategies.
Collaborate with design and construction teams to ensure traffic control strategies align with overall construction phasing.
Create quantity take-offs for signage, barriers, detours, flagging, temporary signals, and other MOT elements.
Prepare bid items, unit rates, and pricing breakdowns specific to traffic control scopes.
Ensure compliance with applicable traffic control standards, such as MUTCD or jurisdiction-specific regulations.
Coordinate with project schedulers and planners to align MOT durations and costs.
Support the development of traffic staging and detour drawings in collaboration with traffic engineers.
Work with subcontractors and vendors to obtain pricing for MOT materials and services.
Evaluate risks associated with traffic control and recommend mitigation strategies.
Participate in internal reviews and contribute to bid presentations and documentation.
Update cost estimates based on revised plans, addenda, or stakeholder feedback.
Support procurement teams by helping define MOT-related work packages.
Track historical cost data related to MOT activities for benchmarking and future estimating.
Required Background:
Educational background in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or a related field.
Prior experience preparing cost estimates for traffic control on civil infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with construction staging, traffic detour design, and MOT best practices.
Working knowledge of estimating tools and Microsoft Excel; experience with traffic modeling or CAD-based software is a plus.
Solid understanding of regional DOT standards, MUTCD guidelines, and permit requirements.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and traffic plans.
Experience supporting major proposals in alternative delivery formats (P3, design-build) is an asset.
Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and disciplines.
ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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