Project Manager / Estimator

  • Butler Asphalt, LLC
  • Dayton, OH
  • 6mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
-Looking for a more stable industry / company?
-Are you sent to out-of-town projects because you are the most experienced? -Are you ready to put traveling and being away from home behind you?

Our project managers / estimators work on local commercial projects, varying from small to large, and are home every night.

If these things are important to you, please consider applying.

The Project Manager / Estimator is responsible for assisting Superintendents and/or Foreman in coordinating the activities of a project to ensure cost, schedule, document control, and quality standards are met. This position oversees construction job sites involving , asphalt paving, drainage, and roadworks while also supporting bid preparation and estimating functions.


Why Butler Asphalt:

-Family Owned & Operated
-Local Projects
-Various Project Sizes
-Latest Technology in the Field
-Excellent Benefits Package
-Exposure to a Variety of Construction Projects

Project Manager / Estimator Responsibilities:

  • Assist in quantity reconciliation, material buyout, and subcontractor management.
  • Support Supervisors, and/or Superintendents in coordinating project activities.
  • Participate in meetings and presentations with owners and other contractors.
  • Read and manage plans and schedules, assisting in the coordination of detailed phases of projects.
  • Perform take-off for bidding and field purposes.
  • Pursue bid opportunities for construction and heavy civil/roadway projects (including asphalt and concrete).
  • Prepare bids for construction and heavy civil/roadway projects.
  • Build relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Conduct subcontract procurement.
  • Engage in value engineering ideas/proposals.
  • Write statements of qualifications (SOQ) and requests for proposals (RFP) for heavy civil/roadway construction projects.
  • Visit construction projects to ensure compliance with bid estimates and project scope.
  • Other duties as needed.

Assistant Project Manager / Estimator Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of experience in roadworks/construction estimating.
  • Experience bidding ODOT (Ohio Department of Transportation) projects is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred.
  • High work ethic and inclination to learn.

Assistant Project Manager / Estimator Skills:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Prefer experience with construction takeoff software (Bluebeam, HeavyBid, HeavyJob).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to read blueprints and project plans.
  • Excellent math skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.

Assistant Project Manager / Estimator Working Conditions:

  • Willingness to work non-traditional hours if required.
  • Willingness to work in a heavy construction job site environment.
  • Overtime, including evenings and weekends, may be required.

EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran/DFSP