Asphalt Estimator / Project Manager

Boutique Recruiting; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary plus commissions

Commission 0.5%–1.5% of sales

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with 4% company match

Paid time off

Sick days

Company truck

Phone and laptop

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting seeks an Asphalt Estimator / Project Manager to drive new business and oversee projects in the Sacramento region. This role blends estimating, sales, client management, and end-to-end project oversight, with field and office work split roughly 75%/25%.

The candidate should bring a strong Sacramento book of business, proven estimating and PM experience, and the ability to generate $1.5M–$3M in annual sales. Salary range reflects DOE and market rates.

Qualifications

• Four+ years of asphalt, concrete, or paving estimating, sales, or project management experience.
• Established Sacramento-area book of business and client relationships.
• Proven ability to develop new business and meet sales goals.
• Experience estimating and managing asphalt, paving, or concrete projects.
• Strong understanding of project costs, scheduling, change orders, margins, and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business throughout Sacramento and surrounding counties.
• Leverage an established network to build a pipeline of paving and concrete opportunities.
• Meet with customers, visit sites, and evaluate project requirements.
• Prepare accurate estimates, bids, proposals, scopes of work, and pricing.
• Manage paving and concrete projects from opportunity through completion.
• Coordinate schedules with field crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers.
• Monitor project costs, gross margins, budgets, and change orders.
• Ensure projects stay on schedule, within budget, and meet quality expectations.
• Maintain long-term relationships with commercial, industrial, municipal, HOA, institutional, and utility clients.

Skills

Estimating

Sales

Project Management

Client Relationships

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Position Title: Asphalt Estimator / Project Manager

Build your career with a growing contractor where strong performance is recognized, rewarded, and trusted. A growing, full-service paving and concrete contractor is seeking an experienced Asphalt Estimator / Project Manager to drive new business and oversee projects throughout the Sacramento region. This role combines estimating, sales, client relationship management, and end-to-end project oversight, with approximately 75% of the work performed in the field and 25% in the office or at home. The ideal candidate is a proven asphalt, paving, or concrete professional with an established Sacramento-area book of business, strong estimating and project management experience, and the drive to generate $1.5 million–$3 million in annual sales.

Salary Range: $150,000–$200,000 / DOE

Asphalt Estimator / Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Develop new business throughout Sacramento and the surrounding counties
• Leverage an established network to build a strong pipeline of paving and concrete opportunities
• Meet with customers, perform site visits, and evaluate project requirements
• Prepare accurate estimates, bids, proposals, scopes of work, and pricing
• Manage paving and concrete projects from initial opportunity through completion
• Coordinate schedules with field crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers
• Monitor project costs, gross margins, budgets, and change orders
• Ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with quality expectations
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with commercial, industrial, municipal, HOA, institutional, and utility clients
• Maintain consistent communication with customers throughout each project
• Deliver $1.5 million–$3 million in first‑year sales based on experience and compensation level
• Provide responsive, solutions‑focused customer service
• Spend approximately 75% of the workweek in the field and 25% in the office or working from home

Asphalt Estimator / Project Manager Requirements:

• At least four years of asphalt, concrete, or paving estimating, sales, or project management experience
• Current book of business and established client relationships in Sacramento and the surrounding counties
• Proven record of developing new business and meeting sales goals
• Experience estimating and managing asphalt, paving, or concrete projects
• Strong understanding of project costs, scheduling, change orders, margins, and field operations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work onsite and travel locally throughout the assigned territory

Benefits:

• Base salary of $150,000–$200,000, depending on the value of the candidate’s existing book of business
• Commission ranging from 0.5%–1.5% of sales based on gross margin
• Typical annual commission earnings of approximately $50,000–$100,000
• Medical insurance with 80% of the employee premium covered
• Dental and vision insurance with 80% of the employee premium covered
• 401(k) with a 4% company match after 60 days
• Two to three weeks of accrued paid time off after 90 days
• Five paid sick days
• Company truck and fuel card
• Company‑provided phone and laptop

If you are an experienced asphalt or concrete professional with strong Sacramento‑area relationships and the ability to turn opportunities into profitable projects, apply today!