What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paving Estimator position at Virtual-hire?
Job Summary:
- We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Paving and Civil Site Estimator to join our team.
- The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of paving (asphalt & concrete), earthwork, stabilized subgrade, light structural, and underground utility estimating processes, with a proven track record of preparing accurate and competitive bids.
- This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, and clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for paving and civil site construction projects related to concrete, asphalt, earthwork, stabilization, stormwater, and underground utilities. Including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
- Analyze project plans, specifications, and other documents to develop accurate and competitive bids.
- Perform detailed digital takeoff from plans to ensure accuracy in quantity calculations.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project scope and requirements.
- Identify potential risks or advantages and develop cost-effective solutions.
- Review and analyze historical cost data to improve estimating accuracy.
- Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits to gather critical project information.
- Oversee and assign administrative work related to estimating and bidding tasks..
- Understand various bid packages from municipalities, State, Federal, General Contractors, and Construction Management projects.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, materials, and construction methods.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in paving and civil site construction estimating.
- Strong understanding of paving and civil site construction methods, materials, and specifications.
- Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Field supervision or design background is a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $125,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Fuel reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Work Authorization/Visa Status
- Expected Salary
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Paving and Civil site construction estimating: 5 years (Preferred)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings: 5 years (Preferred)
- Knowledge of paving (asphalt & concrete): 5 years (Preferred)
- Field supervision: 2 years (Preferred)
- Design background: 2 years (Preferred)
- Underground utility estimating: 3 years (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office Suite: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $125,000 - $130,000