Our client, an established grading and paving contractor in Palmetto, Florida, is looking for an experienced Estimator to join their team. You'll own bids for site work and paving projects from first takeoff to final number, working closely with leadership and field operations. It's a high-visibility role with a stable, growing company, and relocation help is available for the right candidate.
Job Responsibilities -
- Perform quantity takeoffs for earthwork, grading, utilities, and asphalt paving scopes.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates covering labor, equipment, materials, and trucking.
- Review plans, specs, and bid documents to find scope gaps and risks.
- Request, compare, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
- Build bid packages and submit proposals on time for public and private work.
- Visit project sites to check existing conditions and confirm assumptions.
- Hand off awarded projects to operations with a clear budget and scope summary.
- Keep cost databases and historical pricing current to sharpen future bids.
Job Requirements -
- 5+ years of estimating experience with a grading, paving, or heavy civil contractor.
- Strong grasp of earthwork, site development, and asphalt paving methods.
- Skilled at reading civil plans, grading plans, and specifications.
- Proficient with takeoff and estimating software.
- Good communication skills for working with owners, GCs, and vendors.
- Experience bidding NCDOT or other public infrastructure work is a plus.
- Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.