Estimator I: Paving & Roadway Projects

Bituminous Roadways, Inc.; Mendota Heights, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flex Savings Account (FSA)

Basic Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Profit-Sharing Program

Team EAP

PTO program

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is seeking an estimator to support public estimates and develop technical, organizational, and communication skills for independent bid ownership.

You will perform takeoffs, document review, quotation coordination, estimate entry, and bid-file maintenance within paving/milling or reconstruction lanes. Qualifications include 0–3 years in estimating or related fields, a preferred bachelor’s degree in construction or civil engineering, and proficiency with Excel.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of estimating, construction, project engineering, or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Heavy civil, paving, grading, utility, sitework, or public-works exposure preferred.
• Comfort with mathematics, measurements, quantities, Microsoft Excel, and construction documents.
• Ability to learn B2W Estimate or similar estimating software.
• Ability to read plans and specifications with guidance.
• Strong organization, accuracy, communication, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage deadlines and follow through on assigned work.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned quantity takeoffs from plans and bid documents.
• Assist with plan, proposal, specification, and addenda review.
• Set up bid files, estimate structures, quote logs, and document folders.
• Solicit quotations from subcontractors, suppliers, trucking providers, and vendors.
• Track quotation responses and identify gaps in coverage.
• Assist with quote comparisons and scope leveling.
• Enter quantities, crews, materials, equipment, trucking, subcontractors, and other costs into the estimate.
• Research historical costs and production rates.
• Maintain records of assumptions, exclusions, open questions, and addenda changes.
• Support preparation of bid forms, proposals, review packages, and handoff materials.
• Learn applicable EEO, DBE, wage, agency, and other public requirements.
• Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, bid reviews, handoffs, and post-job reviews as assigned.
• Complete smaller or lower-risk estimates with supervision as development milestones are achieved.
• Communicate regularly with the assigned Estimator 2 or Senior Estimator.
• Apply review feedback and correct takeoff, scope, documentation, and estimate gaps.
• Assist with timely workload inventory communication.
• Develop professional relationships with vendors, subcontractors, owners, and internal project teams.
• Represent BR positively in all internal and external interactions.

Skills

Estimating

Construction experience

Plan review

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

B2W Estimate or similar

Job description

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is seeking an estimator to support public estimates and develop technical, organizational, and communication skills for independent bid ownership.

You will perform takeoffs, document review, quotation coordination, estimate entry, and bid-file maintenance within paving/milling or reconstruction lanes. Qualifications include 0–3 years in estimating or related fields, a preferred bachelor’s degree in construction or civil engineering, and proficiency with Excel.