Job description

Alamo Paving is currently seeking an experienced asphalt estimator with proven project management skills to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, safety minded professional with at least 3+ years of paving industry knowledge or estimating experience. This position will require the ability to work from home and also be mobile around the Portland/Metro area to meet with potential clients and monitor our job sites.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Ability to prospect new leads and nurture existing clientele
• Seek out and investigate bidding opportunities
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, pre-bid meetings and visit project sites to determine scope of work

required in preparing bid/estimate proposal. Accurately estimate the cost of materials, labor, and equipment, while ensuring project scope is fully covered Take the lead in preparing a complete proposal with the ability to identify risks and opportunities.
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• Coordinate job elements including job walks, scheduling, communication with customers/foreman/Subcontractors, preparation of daily work orders, operations management as needed
• Monitor job progress, visit job sites, and help ensure work progress and customer’s satisfaction.
• Serve as a primary contact with customers through the entire job process.
• Maintain relationships with key contacts in the construction industry

Experience/Skills/Licensing:

• Asphalt/Paving Estimating & Sales: 3+ years
• Ability to review blueprints, specifications, proposals, plans and drawings.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and perform well under deadlines
• Able to develop and maintain positive relationships with customers, project personal, subcontractors, and other third-party representatives
• Enthusiasm, self-motivated and punctual
• Proficiency with a variety of industry-specific software (e.g. Quickbooks, Knowify, Word, Excel, Google Docs)
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record