Estimator Heavy Highway & Asphalt Paving

Hatched Recruitment Group; Florida; In loco; USD 80.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hatched Recruitment Group is seeking a senior estimator for Florida highways and infrastructure projects. You will prepare detailed bids for DOT and public-sector work, review plans, takeoffs, and cost data, and coordinate with project teams to ensure accurate, competitive estimates.

The role covers asphalt paving, roadway construction, earthwork, bridges and drainage, with a focus on evaluating risks, production costs and bid deadlines. This is not an entry-level opportunity.

Competenze

• 5+ years of estimating experience in asphalt paving, roadway or heavy highway construction.
• Experience bidding on DOT or public roadway projects, ideally valued between $1M and $25M.
• Working knowledge of asphalt paving operations and roadway construction methods.
• Experience using HCSS HeavyBid or similar estimating software.
• Ability to interpret civil construction plans, specifications and bid documents.
• Strong quantity take-off, cost analysis and pricing skills.
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills and the ability to manage bid deadlines.

Mansioni

• Prepare detailed estimates and bid packages for highway, roadway and asphalt paving projects.
• Review plans, specifications, proposals, RFPs and other project documentation.
• Complete quantity takeoffs and evaluate labour, equipment and material costs.
• Obtain and review subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Develop estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings through to final bid submission.
• Assess project risks, construction challenges and potential cost exposures.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and alternative construction approaches.
• Work with project and operational teams to ensure estimates reflect practical construction methods and realistic production costs.
• Prepare estimating reports and cost analyses as required.

Conoscenze

Estimating

Bid analysis

Cost estimation

Quantity takeoffs

Formazione

Civil Engineering degree

Strumenti

HCSS HeavyBid

Descrizione del lavoro

Looking to take your heavy highway estimating experience further? This is an opportunity to work on major Florida infrastructure projects with an established civil contractor delivering highway improvements, roadway reconstruction and asphalt paving.

You'll play an important role in developing competitive bids for DOT and public-sector projects, using your understanding of paving operations, construction costs and production rates to help secure new work. With a varied project portfolio spanning highways, bridges, earthwork and drainage, you'll have the opportunity to apply your estimating expertise across a range of challenging civil construction projects.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join an established heavy civil contractor and contribute to the successful pursuit of major transportation and infrastructure projects across Florida.

You'll get to expand your experience in:

• Asphalt paving and resurfacing
• Highway and roadway construction and rehabilitation
• Earthwork, grading and site development
• Bridge and drainage projects
• Preparing competitive bids for DOT and public-sector projects
• Evaluating construction methods, production costs and project risks

The Role

• Prepare detailed estimates and bid packages for highway, roadway and asphalt paving projects.
• Review plans, specifications, proposals, RFPs and other project documentation.
• Complete quantity takeoffs and evaluate labour, equipment and material costs.
• Obtain and review subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Develop estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings through to final bid submission.
• Assess project risks, construction challenges and potential cost exposures.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and alternative construction approaches.
• Work with project and operational teams to ensure estimates reflect practical construction methods and realistic production costs.
• Prepare estimating reports and cost analyses as required.

What We're Looking For

• At least five years of estimating experience in asphalt paving, roadway or heavy highway construction.
• Experience bidding on DOT or other public roadway projects, ideally valued between $1M and $25M.
• Working knowledge of asphalt paving operations and roadway construction methods.
• Experience using HCSS HeavyBid or similar estimating software.
• Ability to interpret civil construction plans, specifications and bid documents.
• Strong quantity take-off, cost analysis and pricing skills.
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills and the ability to manage bid deadlines.

This is not an entry-level opportunity. The successful candidate will have the estimating experience and technical understanding to prepare accurate, competitive bids with minimal supervision.