Asphalt Estimator

We are seeking a highly skilled Asphalt Estimator with extensive experience in asphalt, paving, and milling to prepare accurate, competitive bids and support project planning. This role is essential to ensuring our projects begin with precise scopes, realistic budgets, and a clear understanding of client needs—setting the foundation for successful project execution.

What This Job Can Do for You

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – build long-term wealth and share in the company’s success.
• High autonomy and influence – play a key role in determining project pricing and competitiveness.
• Opportunities for rapid growth within a fast-expanding organization.
• Access to modern estimating tools, software, and support staff to help you excel.
• Company vehicle and paid travel for site visits.
• A strong company culture built on honesty, integrity, and teamwork.
• Stable, long-term career in an industry with consistent and increasing demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyse project plans, specifications, and proposal documents.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for asphalt, paving, milling, and related scopes of work.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and bid proposals.
• Identify project risks, constructability concerns, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate job conditions and confirm scope requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, operations teams, and leadership to ensure estimates align with execution capabilities.
• Communicate clearly with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to obtain pricing and clarify details.
• Assist in handoff meetings and contribute to project planning after award.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in asphalt estimating or equivalent paving expertise.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Deep understanding of asphalt, paving, milling operations, and industry pricing.
• Ability to handle multiple estimates simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office; experience with estimating software is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Performance bonuses
• ESOP incentive
• Company-covered health benefits
• Simple IRA with company match
• Company vehicle (for necessary site visits)
• Vacation/PTO
• Additional healthcare benefits