Paving Estimator & Bid Lead - Asphalt & Concrete

SEVEN LAKES CONTRACTING & ASPHALT S; Carrboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

SEVEN LAKES CONTRACTING & ASPHALT S seeks an experienced estimator/supervisor for its busy asphalt paving operations. You will review project plans, measure quantities, and price labor, equipment and materials to balance competitive bids with profitability.

Required are 2–5 years in heavy civil or paving estimation, strong asphalt/concrete knowledge, and proficiency with takeoff tools such as Bluebeam, HeavyBid, AgTek or Planswift. Collaboration with PMs and subcontractors is essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in heavy civil or paving estimating.
• Strong understanding of asphalt mix designs, concrete cure times, grading and paving operations.
• Experience with takeoff and bidding software and reading civil drawings.

Responsibilities

• Quantity Takeoffs: measure square footage, depth and volume from blueprints.
• Cost Analysis: calculate expenses for materials, haul-off, equipment, crew labor and fuel.
• Bid Preparation: assemble complete proposals with cost breakdowns and inclusions/exclusions.
• Vendor Coordination: obtain and compare quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Project Collaboration: meet with project managers, field superintendents and clients to review site conditions.

Skills

Estimating

Plan reading

Cost analysis

Tools

Bluebeam

HeavyBid

AgTek

Planswift

Job description

SEVEN LAKES CONTRACTING & ASPHALT S seeks an experienced estimator/supervisor for its busy asphalt paving operations. You will review project plans, measure quantities, and price labor, equipment and materials to balance competitive bids with profitability.

Required are 2–5 years in heavy civil or paving estimation, strong asphalt/concrete knowledge, and proficiency with takeoff tools such as Bluebeam, HeavyBid, AgTek or Planswift. Collaboration with PMs and subcontractors is essential.