Asphalt Estimator – Paving & Roadway Projects

Preferred Materials, Inc; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Preferred Materials, Inc. – Asphalt Division, a CRH Company, is seeking an Estimator to turn project details into accurate cost estimates for materials, equipment, and labor.

You will work with field teams to ensure bids stay competitive and aligned with project goals, while maintaining compliance with standards. The role emphasizes analyzing specifications, maintaining current supplier pricing, and communicating bid strategies after project awards.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Professional ethics and stakeholder relations.
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project specifications and historical data to create detailed cost estimates for materials, equipment, and labor.
• Collaborate with field personnel to gather insights and improve estimating accuracy.
• Maintain organized records and current pricing information from suppliers.
• Provide detailed reports and communicate bid strategies to field teams after project award.
• Evaluate design options and balance cost, quality, and material availability.
• Uphold safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Take ownership of large-scale project estimates with minimal supervision.
• Ensure regular attendance and adapt to evolving project needs.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Contract interpretation

HCSS software

Tools

HCSS

Job description

Preferred Materials, Inc. – Asphalt Division, a CRH Company, is seeking an Estimator to turn project details into accurate cost estimates for materials, equipment, and labor.

You will work with field teams to ensure bids stay competitive and aligned with project goals, while maintaining compliance with standards. The role emphasizes analyzing specifications, maintaining current supplier pricing, and communicating bid strategies after project awards.