Grading & Earthwork Estimator — Site Development Expert

King Asphalt, Inc.

Conway, Northern (SC, KY)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

King Asphalt, Inc. is seeking an experienced Grading and Earthwork Estimator to review plans, perform quantity takeoffs, develop competitive cost estimates, and prepare bids for commercial, residential, municipal and civil projects across the region.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of estimating in grading and earthwork, a solid knowledge of mass grading, fine grading, excavation, soil balancing, and underground utilities, and proficiency with Excel and common takeoff software.

Qualifications

3–5+ years of estimating experience in grading, earthwork, site development, or heavy civil construction.

Responsibilities

Review construction drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, addenda, and bid documents.
Complete detailed earthwork and grading quantity takeoffs, including cut-and-fill calculations.
Estimate costs for clearing demolition, excavation, mass grading, fine grading, import/export, erosion control, and site preparation.
Evaluate soil conditions, shrink and swell factors, haul distances, disposal requirements, and material availability.
Determine equipment, labor, production rates, trucking requirements, and project durations.
Prepare estimates for related sitework, including storm drainage, sanitary sewer, water systems, curb and gutter, paving, and other underground improvements.
Solicit and evaluate pricing from subcontractors, vendors, trucking companies, and material suppliers.
Develop complete bid proposals, scope sheets, exclusions, clarifications, and alternates.
Attend pre-bid meetings and conduct site visits to evaluate access, logistics, existing conditions, and potential risks.
Identify discrepancies, conflicts, and missing information within bid documents.
Communicate with owners, general contractors, engineers, and vendors during the bidding process.
Participate in estimate reviews, bid strategy meetings, and project handoffs.
Maintain accurate historical pricing, production data, vendor information, and estimating records.
Assist project teams with change-order pricing and cost analysis after contract award.
Track bid results and help improve estimating accuracy and competitiveness.