Lead Estimator, Asphalt Paving & Heavy Highway

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Palmer, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham Industries Inc. seeks a seasoned Chief Estimator to lead the estimating team for asphalt paving and heavy highway projects across NH, MA, CT, and RI. You will guide bid strategies, review plans and costs, and ensure timely, accurate submissions in collaboration with operations.

You will manage risk, monitor market conditions, and mentor estimators to improve bid performance while maintaining strong customer and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience estimating asphalt paving or heavy highway work.
• Experience estimating DOT projects in the $5 million to $45 million range.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, assign work to, and mentor the estimating team across the four-state market.
• Review plans, specifications, site conditions, quantities, costs, and production assumptions before bid submission.
• Track market conditions, competitors, upcoming opportunities, and pricing trends to guide bidding decisions.
• Communicate bid strategy, risk, and financial exposure clearly to leadership and operations teams.
• Maintain relationships with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers to support competitive bids.
• Lead project handoffs and document key bid assumptions, risks, and commitments.
• Compare estimated costs with actual results and use those findings to improve future bids.
• Develop estimates and bid strategies for asphalt paving and heavy highway projects, including major DOT work.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Bid2Win (B2W)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

Peckham Industries Inc. seeks a seasoned Chief Estimator to lead the estimating team for asphalt paving and heavy highway projects across NH, MA, CT, and RI. You will guide bid strategies, review plans and costs, and ensure timely, accurate submissions in collaboration with operations.

You will manage risk, monitor market conditions, and mentor estimators to improve bid performance while maintaining strong customer and supplier relationships.