Asphalt Project Manager / Estimator

AlphaX; Highland (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative team environment

Collaborative, safety-focused, and?

Job summary

A paving and asphalt company in Highland, MI, is seeking an Asphalt Project Manager / Estimator. This full-time opportunity involves managing asphalt paving projects, preparing estimates, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in road construction, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead field teams. The company offers Paid Time Off, a steady project pipeline, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in asphalt paving or road construction.
• Strong estimating and cost control skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized individual.
• Excellent communication skills for client and team interactions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee asphalt paving and maintenance projects from bid to completion.
• Prepare estimates and proposals for paving scopes.
• Coordinate crews and manage project schedules.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, change orders, and jobsite progress to maximize profitability.
• Communicate project updates, timelines, and expectations with clients and internal teams.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
• Identify challenges and implement solutions to keep projects on track and efficient.

Skills

Asphalt paving expertise

Project management

Estimating and cost control

Strong communication

Cost control

Communication

Safety compliance

Leadership

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Asphalt Project Manager / Estimator in Highland, MI. This full-time role blends pre-construction estimating, project management, and hands-on field oversight to deliver paving and asphalt maintenance projects efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in fast-paced environments, and has proven expertise in asphalt paving or road construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee asphalt paving, resurfacing, and maintenance projects in Highland, MI, from bid award through completion.
• Prepare accurate estimates, takeoffs, and proposals for paving and asphalt scopes.
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, and material suppliers to maintain smooth project execution.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, change orders, and jobsite progress to maximize profitability.
• Communicate project updates, timelines, and expectations with clients and internal teams.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
• Identify challenges and implement solutions to keep projects on track and efficient.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in asphalt paving, road construction, or related project management.
• Strong estimating, cost control, and coordination skills for multiple concurrent projects.
• Familiarity with paving operations, materials, and construction scheduling.
• Excellent communication skills for client and team interactions.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of leading field teams effectively.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and company-observed holidays.
• Steady pipeline of asphalt and paving projects in Highland, MI.
• Opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and advancement.
• Collaborative, safety-focused, and supportive team environment.

This position is perfect for a motivated project manager who enjoys estimating, coordinating, and leading high-quality asphalt projects while engaging with clients and crews throughout Highland, MI.

Apply directly to be considered for immediate review.