Estimator

Alexander Asphalt; Washington (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Alexander Asphalt is seeking an experienced Estimator to turn construction drawings and project requirements into clear cost estimates. You will review plans, assess material and labor needs, and develop budgets to support bid decisions through delivery.

Responsibilities include communicating with clients and teams, using estimating software, and maintaining well-organized project records to ensure accurate, competitive proposals aligned with scope.

Qualifications

• Construction estimating experience in commercial projects.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret drawings.
• Knowledge of material cost estimating and project budgeting.
• Experience with estimating software including Planswift, HeavyBid, Xactimate.
• Strong client communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to visit jobsites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints and construction drawings to identify scope, quantities, material requirements, and potential risks.
• Prepare estimates, pricing, and construction project budgets; support cost management and cost control throughout project planning.
• Use estimating software and construction management software, including tools such as Planswift, HeavyBid, or Xactimate, as applicable.
• Communicate with clients, suppliers, and project teams; clarify requirements and support contract and negotiation discussions.
• Maintain organized spreadsheets and project records using Microsoft Office, Excel and coordinate estimating work with project management teams.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Estimating experience

Reading technical drawings

Material quantity estimation

Client communication

Growth mindset

Tools

Planswift

HeavyBid

Xactimate

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheets

Job description

Job Overview:

As an Estimator, you’ll turn construction drawings and project requirements into clear, well-supported cost estimates. You’ll review plans, assess material and labor needs, develop project budgets, and coordinate with clients and project teams to support informed decisions from bid through delivery. Your construction experience and attention to detail will help keep proposals accurate, competitive, and aligned with project scope.

Responsibilities:

• Review blueprints and construction drawings to identify scope, quantities, material requirements, and potential risks.


• Prepare estimates, pricing, and construction project budgets; support cost management and cost control throughout project planning.


• Use estimating software and construction management software, including tools such as Planswift, HeavyBid, or Xactimate, as applicable.


• Communicate with clients, suppliers, and project teams; clarify requirements and support contract and negotiation discussions.


• Maintain organized spreadsheets and project records using Microsoft Office, Excel and coordinate estimating work with project management teams.

Qualifications:

• Construction estimating experience and familiarity with commercial construction; experience managing projects as a construction estimator is valuable.


• Ability to read blueprints, review construction drawings, interpret technical drawings, and estimate material requirements.


• Knowledge of material cost estimating, pricing, cost management, and construction project budgeting.


• Experience with estimating software, construction management software Planswift, HeavyBid, Xactimate, Microsoft Office, and spreadsheets is preferred.


• Construction industry or site experience, plus skills in client communication, negotiation, contracts, construction management, and project management, is an asset.


• Ability to visit jobsites as needed.


• Great team member & willing to grow.

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance.


• Paid time off.

Work Location:

In person