What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asphalt Estimator position at Alexander Asphalt?
Job Overview:
As an Estimator, you’ll turn construction drawings and project requirements into clear, well-supported cost estimates. You’ll review plans, assess material and labor needs, develop project budgets, and coordinate with clients and project teams to support informed decisions from bid through delivery. Your construction experience and attention to detail will help keep proposals accurate, competitive, and aligned with project scope.
Responsibilities:
- Review blueprints and construction drawings to identify scope, quantities, material requirements, and potential risks.
- Prepare estimates, pricing, and construction project budgets; support cost management and cost control throughout project planning.
- Use estimating software and construction management software, including tools such as Planswift, HeavyBid, or Xactimate, as applicable.
- Communicate with clients, suppliers, and project teams; clarify requirements and support contract and negotiation discussions.
- Maintain organized spreadsheets and project records using Microsoft Office, Excel and coordinate estimating work with project management teams.
Qualifications:
- Construction estimating experience and familiarity with commercial construction; experience managing projects as a construction estimator is valuable.
- Ability to read blueprints, review construction drawings, interpret technical drawings, and estimate material requirements.
- Knowledge of material cost estimating, pricing, cost management, and construction project budgeting.
- Experience with estimating software, construction management software Planswift, HeavyBid, Xactimate, Microsoft Office, and spreadsheets is preferred.
- Construction industry or site experience, plus skills in client communication, negotiation, contracts, construction management, and project management, is an asset.
- Ability to visit jobsites as needed.
- Great team member & willing to grow
Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance.
- Paid time off.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $90,000