Senior Estimator

R & D Paving; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

R & D Paving is seeking a Senior Estimator to generate new business opportunities, develop client relationships, and produce accurate project estimates for asphalt paving and site development. This role combines business development with hands-on estimation to win bids and support successful project execution.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of estimating experience in the asphalt industry, strong proficiency in Advanced Excel and estimating software, and a proven ability to read plans and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in the asphalt industry.
• Familiar with asphalt and paving companies in the South Florida and nearby areas.
• Experience with Advanced Excel and other estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present proposals, bids, and pricing packages.
• Review plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and bid documents to prepare accurate estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for asphalt paving, milling, grading, aggregate base, coProficient in ncrete, striping, and related site work.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Develop detailed cost estimates, including labor, equipment, materials, trucking, subcontractors, and overhead.
• Develop and maintain relationships with general contractors, developers, municipalities, property managers, engineers, and private clients.
• Identify and pursue new paving, milling, maintenance, and asphalt rehabilitation opportunities.

Skills

Estimating

Business development

Client relationships

Excel proficiency

Quantity takeoffs

Bid proposals

Cost estimation

Project coordination

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Estimator is responsible for generating new business opportunities, developing customer relationships, preparing accurate project estimates, and securing profitable paving and site development work. This position combines business development and estimating functions, requiring both strong customer-facing skills and technical knowledge of asphalt paving and construction operations. The successful candidate will work closely with clients, estimators, project managers, and field personnel to ensure projects are bid competitively and executed successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present proposals, bids, and pricing packages.
• Review plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and bid documents to prepare accurate estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for asphalt paving, milling, grading, aggregate base, coProficient in ncrete, striping, and related site work.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Develop detailed cost estimates, including labor, equipment, materials, trucking, subcontractors, and overhead.
• Develop and maintain relationships with general contractors, developers, municipalities, property managers, engineers, and private clients.
• Identify and pursue new paving, milling, maintenance, and asphalt rehabilitation opportunities.

Requirements

• Must have at least 5 plus years of estimating experience in the asphalt industry
• Must be familiar with the asphalt and paving companies in the South Florida and nearby areas
• Experience with Advanced Excel and other Estimating software