Construction Estimator

AA Asphalting; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AA Asphalting, a leading Pacific Northwest asphalt and concrete restoration provider, seeks a motivated Construction Estimator. The role focuses on generating revenue, preparing detailed cost estimates, and creating bid proposals.

Occasional travel across Puget Sound for site visits and pre-bid conferences is required. Ideal candidates will have experience in asphalt/concrete paving estimation and be adept at coordinating with operations to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery and strong

Qualifications

• Experience in asphalt and/or concrete paving estimating is preferred.
• Ability to prepare cost estimates including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Strong proposal writing and bid submission skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate new revenue by securing contracted work and retaining customers.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and formal bid proposals.
• Travel to Puget Sound for site visits, pre-bid conferences, and field measurements.
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure smooth project handoff and execution.
• Monitor pricing and communicate project adjustments to customers.

Job description

With over 45 years of experience, AA Asphalting has become the Pacific Northwest's leading asphalt and concrete restoration provider with several operating locations serving our local communities in Washington and Oregon. Our team provides quality workmanship and outstanding service to our customers who are represented by public utilities, government agencies, general contractors, and businesses.

We are looking for a motivated, organized, dynamic individual to join our team as a Construction Estimator. The Construction Estimator will continue to grow our business and increase our sales volume. Our ideal candidate is experienced in asphalt and/or concrete paving and patching with estimating experience in the industry.

Our Construction Estimator Will Be Expected To

• Generate new revenue by securing new contracted work and retaining current customers.
• Travel throughout the Puget Sound to attend pre-bid conferences, meet with customers on site, assess project scope and requirements, obtain field measurements, and site visits.
• Analyze plans and sites to identify and report details including construction access, staging areas, restricted areas, and potential concerns.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other resources.
• Create formal proposals for bid submissions to customers.
• Follow up on outstanding bid submissions and secure new customers.
• Coordinate with Operations team providing detailed project requirements, ensure a smooth project handoff, and communicate throughout the duration of the project.
• Oversee customer projects to ensure deadlines and cost targets are met.
• Review current material and equipment pricing to ensure bid validity.
• Communicate necessary project adjustments to customers for approval prior to project completion.
• Build and maintain strong relationships, providing excellent customer service, with customers and subcontractors to foster a successful project environment.
• Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors.
• Submit accurate and completed documentation to the Finance department at project completion.

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