Senior Estimator: Highway, Asphalt & DOT Projects

Hatched Recruitment Group; Florida; On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group is seeking a senior estimator for Florida highways and infrastructure projects. You will prepare detailed bids for DOT and public-sector work, review plans, takeoffs, and cost data, and coordinate with project teams to ensure accurate, competitive estimates.

The role covers asphalt paving, roadway construction, earthwork, bridges and drainage, with a focus on evaluating risks, production costs and bid deadlines. This is not an entry-level opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in asphalt paving, roadway or heavy highway construction.
• Experience bidding on DOT or public roadway projects, ideally valued between $1M and $25M.
• Working knowledge of asphalt paving operations and roadway construction methods.
• Experience using HCSS HeavyBid or similar estimating software.
• Ability to interpret civil construction plans, specifications and bid documents.
• Strong quantity take-off, cost analysis and pricing skills.
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills and the ability to manage bid deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and bid packages for highway, roadway and asphalt paving projects.
• Review plans, specifications, proposals, RFPs and other project documentation.
• Complete quantity takeoffs and evaluate labour, equipment and material costs.
• Obtain and review subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Develop estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings through to final bid submission.
• Assess project risks, construction challenges and potential cost exposures.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and alternative construction approaches.
• Work with project and operational teams to ensure estimates reflect practical construction methods and realistic production costs.
• Prepare estimating reports and cost analyses as required.

Skills

Estimating

Bid analysis

Cost estimation

Quantity takeoffs

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Hatched Recruitment Group is seeking a senior estimator for Florida highways and infrastructure projects. You will prepare detailed bids for DOT and public-sector work, review plans, takeoffs, and cost data, and coordinate with project teams to ensure accurate, competitive estimates.

The role covers asphalt paving, roadway construction, earthwork, bridges and drainage, with a focus on evaluating risks, production costs and bid deadlines. This is not an entry-level opportunity.