Project Manager / Estimator

Key Responsibilities

• Estimate and prepare cost estimates, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and production rates.
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals and analyze project specifications, scopes of work, schedules, and risk factors.
• Prepare and submit competitive bids and proposals within required deadlines.
• Negotiate and review project agreements.
• Maintain estimating databases, cost histories, and bid documentation.
• Manage projects from contract award through final completion and closeout.
• Coordinate project startup activities, schedules, staffing plans, subcontractors, equipment, and material procurement.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, profitability, and production performance.
• Review and manage project contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct project site visits and meetings to ensure quality, safety, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Identify project risks and develop proactive solutions to mitigate issues.
• Track project progress and provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Support invoicing, collections, and project financial reporting activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage multiple bids and projects concurrently while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Support strategic growth initiatives and special assignments as directed by leadership.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and industry partners.
• Afford assistance in developing and improving estimating and project management processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in estimating, project management, or a combination of both within asphalt paving, roadway construction, sitework, heavy civil construction, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of paving operations, construction methods, project scheduling, and cost controls.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience preparing bids, estimates, and project budgets.
• Prior proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software.
• Experience with estimating software and ERP systems is preferred.

Requirements

• Ability to work in-person from a Florida Coastal Paving office location.
• Ability to travel regularly to project sites, customer meetings, pre-bid meetings, and company locations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization
• Opportunity to work on high-profile paving and construction projects throughout the region