Estimator II – Asphalt Paving & Civil Construction

Bituminous Roadways, Inc.; Mendota Heights, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid training

Advancement opportunities

Family oriented

Job summary

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is seeking an experienced estimator in Mendota Heights, MN to prepare standard and moderately complex public estimates from review through bid submission, post-bid follow-up, project setup, and handoff. This role may be assigned to paving/milling or reconstruction lanes.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in estimating or heavy civil construction, with proficiency in B2W Estimate and MS Excel. Travel to project sites and industry events is common.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating, project engineering, project management, or heavy civil construction experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with unit-price and lump-sum estimates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
• Review project opportunities and provide input to bid and no-bid risk assessments.
• Review plans, proposals, specifications, addenda, schedules, and bid requirements.
• Complete quantity takeoffs and develop detailed cost estimates.
• Build labor, equipment, material, trucking, subcontractor, and indirect costs in B2W Estimate.
• Solicit reliable subcontractors and suppliers and maintain required quote coverage.
• Level quotations for scope gaps, qualifications, exclusions, and duplication.
• Know and account for applicable EEO, DBE, wage, agency, and other public requirements.
• Document scope, assumptions, exclusions, production logic, risks, and unresolved questions.
• Coordinate with operations and project management for constructability, production, schedule, and resource input.
• Maintain organized bid files, quote logs, addenda records, and estimate documentation.
• Prepare accurate and timely bid forms, proposals, review materials, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in formal bid reviews and clearly explain the complete estimate.
• Complete bid-result tracking and post-bid customer follow-up.
• Perform required project setup for awarded work and prepare a complete turnover package.
• Communicate regularly with the assigned Senior Estimator and elevate unusual risk or uncertainty.
• Assist with reviewing and mentoring Estimator 1 employees.
• Participate in project closeout and actual-cost feedback reviews.
• Assist with timely workload inventory communication.
• Represent BR positively at customer, agency, and industry events as requested.

Skills

Math skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Site visits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

B2W Estimate

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is seeking an experienced estimator in Mendota Heights, MN to prepare standard and moderately complex public estimates from review through bid submission, post-bid follow-up, project setup, and handoff. This role may be assigned to paving/milling or reconstruction lanes.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in estimating or heavy civil construction, with proficiency in B2W Estimate and MS Excel. Travel to project sites and industry events is common.