Asphalt Estimator

Jobot; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer"

Paid time off and company holidays

Professional development and career"

Stable workload with long-term growth

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Asphalt Estimator to join its preconstruction team. The role focuses on preparing detailed estimates for asphalt paving and site development, coordinating with operations to win profitable work.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of asphalt estimating experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple bids while reviewing drawings and contracts. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years estimating asphalt, heavy civil or site development projects.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and contracts.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills for bids and cost control.
• Excellent communication and multi-bid management capability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for asphalt paving, grading, milling, and site development.
• Review drawings, specs, bids, and contracts to determine scope.
• Perform takeoffs and price labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Develop conceptual, budgetary, and bid estimates.
• Evaluate risks, constructability and value engineering opportunities.
• Analyze crew sizes, production rates and historical costs to improve accuracy.
• Solicit subcontractor and supplier proposals and manage bidding process.
• Collaborate with project managers and field teams during bidding.
• Maintain bid docs and meet deadlines; attend pre-bid meetings.

Skills

Estimating

Asphalt paving

Roadway construction

Reading plans

Bid management

Analytical thinking

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

B2W Estimate

AGTEK

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bring Your Asphalt Estimating Expertise to a High-Performing Team

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kris Leishman

Are you a fit?

Salary: $90,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us

A well-established heavy civil contractor is seeking an experienced Asphalt Estimator to join its preconstruction team. This role is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for asphalt paving, grading, roadway improvements, and site development projects. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong analytical skills, and enjoys collaborating with operations teams to help secure profitable work.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organization with a strong project backlog, competitive compensation, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

Why join us

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Stable workload with long-term growth potential

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for asphalt paving, grading, milling, reclamation, and site development projects.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents to determine project scope.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop labor, equipment, material, trucking, and subcontractor pricing.
• Prepare conceptual, negotiated, budgetary, and competitive bid estimates.
• Evaluate project risks, constructability concerns, and value engineering opportunities.
• Analyze production rates, crew sizes, equipment utilization, and historical cost data to improve estimating accuracy.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Collaborate with project managers, field operations, and leadership during the bidding process.
• Maintain organized bid documentation and meet proposal deadlines.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and conduct occasional site visits as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience within asphalt paving, heavy civil, roadway, or site development construction.
• Strong understanding of asphalt paving operations, grading, and earthwork.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred Software Experience

• HCSS HeavyBid
• B2W Estimate
• AGTEK
• Bluebeam Revu
• Microsoft Excel

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.