Estimator - Concrete Paving

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Review and analyze plans, specifications, schedules, milestones, permitting requirements, and contractual obligations for incorporation into the estimate.
• Compute production-based cost estimates in HCSS Heavy Bid software following Ames Estimating protocols.
• Identify risks and opportunities for assigned items.
• Affirm bid documents, construction schedules, and proposals.
• Solicit, analyze, and enter into bid software quotes from material suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare clarifications, inclusions, and exclusions for proposals.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates for concrete paving (mainline, airfield, taxiways, aprons) and structural/site concrete scopes.
• Analyze plans, specifications, and bid documents for DOT, FAA, and airport projects.

Collaboration & Vendor Management

• Collaborate openly with the estimating team.
• Consult with vendors/subcontractors to confirm scope.
• Compare and validate quotes for coverage.

Site & Project Support

• Attend pre-bid site visits.
• Support transition of successful projects to Operations.

Team & Relationship Development

• Help recruit and develop the estimating team.
• Build relationships with clients, communities, and partners.

Operational Excellence

• Follow all estimating procedures to win work.
• Maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and prioritize safety.
• Demonstrate growing expertise across multiple work types (earthwork, underground pipe, concrete, etc.).