Senior Estimator, Asphalt Paving & Heavy Highway

Peckham Industries, Inc.; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham Industries, Inc. is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead estimating for asphalt paving and heavy highway projects across New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

The role manages a team of estimators, ensures bids are submitted on time and accurately priced, and works with operations to improve bid performance. Travel up to 20% to support offices across New England.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience estimating asphalt paving or heavy highway work.
• Experience estimating DOT projects in the $5 million to $45 million range.
• Proficient using Bid2Win (B2W), Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project.
• Strong knowledge of regional paving markets, public bidding, and DOT specifications.
• Good understanding of construction means and methods, crew and equipment production rates, material sourcing, trucking, and plant operations.
• Proven ability to identify estimating risk, develop practical contingencies, and make sound bid/no-bid recommendations.
• Collaborate with leadership and operations leadership to evaluate bid opportunities, assess risk, and make the best decisions for the company.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and reviewing the work of other estimators.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficient verbal and written English
• Legal right to work in the U.S.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor the estimating team across a four-state market.
• Review plans, specs, site conditions, quantities, costs, and production assumptions before bid submission.
• Track market conditions, competitors, opportunities, and pricing trends to guide bidding decisions.
• Communicate bid strategy, risk, and financial exposure to leadership and operations.
• Maintain relationships with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers to support competitive bids.
• Lead project handoffs and document bid assumptions, risks, and commitments.
• Compare estimated costs with actual results to improve future bids.
• Develop estimates and bid strategies for asphalt paving and heavy highway projects, including major DOT work.
• Work with operations and project managers to ensure bids reflect project execution.
• Evaluate alternative construction methods and value engineering opportunities to optimize costs.

Skills

Estimating experience

DOT project estimating

Bid2Win (B2W) proficiency

Excel

Construction knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

Bid2Win (B2W)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

Peckham Industries, Inc. is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead estimating for asphalt paving and heavy highway projects across New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

The role manages a team of estimators, ensures bids are submitted on time and accurately priced, and works with operations to improve bid performance. Travel up to 20% to support offices across New England.