Senior Estimator: Concrete & Asphalt Projects

Magnum Paving LLC; Villa Rica (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnum Paving LLC is seeking an Estimator to determine project costs by analyzing plans, specs, and docs. You will estimate quantities, labor, equipment, and subcontractors while negotiating with suppliers to secure best prices.

The role also prepares cost proposals and budgets for clients and project managers. Essential duties include analyzing drawings, calculating costs, identifying risks, collaborating with PMs, engineers and clients, and presenting bid proposals in a timely, professional

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction estimating, with concrete and asphalt.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction blueprints, specifications, and technical documents.
• Familiarity with estimating software (Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, or similar).
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare accurate estimates for concrete work.
• Calculate costs of labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities in the estimating process.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure alignment of cost estimates with project requirements.
• Prepare and present bid proposals in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain cost databases and stay current with market trends in pricing and construction methods.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and post-bid reviews.
• Ensure all estimates meet safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Track and update project budgets, costs, and changes throughout project lifecycles.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Reading blueprints

Communication

Negotiation

Estimating software

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

PlanSwift

Job description

Magnum Paving LLC is seeking an Estimator to determine project costs by analyzing plans, specs, and docs. You will estimate quantities, labor, equipment, and subcontractors while negotiating with suppliers to secure best prices.

The role also prepares cost proposals and budgets for clients and project managers. Essential duties include analyzing drawings, calculating costs, identifying risks, collaborating with PMs, engineers and clients, and presenting bid proposals in a timely, professional