Estimator- Paving

Lewiston, ME Until 9/21/2026 4+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Seeking a Paving Estimator to join the team in Maine. This role is focused on preparing accurate, competitive paving estimates for public, private, municipal, state, and federal projects while working closely with leadership, operations, vendors, and subcontractors.

What You'll Do as the Paving Estimator:

  • Prepare paving estimates for roadwork, parking lots, municipal projects, commercial sites, and related scopes
  • Review plans, specifications, addenda, and bid documents to define paving scope
  • Perform takeoffs and quantity calculations using tools such as Agtek, Stack, HCSS, or similar platforms
  • Price asphalt, trucking, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and supplier costs
  • Attend site visits and pre-bid meetings to understand job conditions
  • Coordinate with owners, general contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors
  • Support bid strategy, bid closing, and handoff to project management and accounting


Must-Haves as the Paving Estimator:

  • 4+ years of construction estimating experience
  • Strong paving, asphalt, roadway, or heavy civil estimating background
  • Ability to read civil drawings, specifications, and bid packages
  • Experience building estimates from scratch
  • Strong math, communication, and organizational skills
  • Valid driver's license


Nice-to-Haves as the Paving Estimator:

  • Experience with HCSS, Agtek, Stack, or similar estimating tools
  • DOT, municipal, or public works bidding experience
  • Knowledge of asphalt production, paving crews, trucking, and related cost drivers
  • Existing relationships with regional paving suppliers and subcontractors


Offers:

  • Base salary roughly $100,000-$150,000 depending on experience
  • Vacation package negotiable based on candidate fit
  • Company vehicle or vehicle stipend of approximately $245/week plus fuel coverage
  • Company phone or $60/month reimbursement
  • Paid holidays
  • 100% employer-paid health insurance for employee-only coverage
  • Dental, vision, family coverage, and supplemental insurance options available at added cost
  • Flexible package for the right candidate
About this role

Summary

Prepare paving estimates, analyze plans, review costs, and support bid process in construction.

Job title

Estimator- Paving

Experience level

4+ years

Minimum experience

4+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Candidates must be based in Lewiston, ME, or remote allowed

Salary

$100k–$150k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

construction estimatingread civil drawingscost calculationestimating toolscommunication

Preferred skills

HCSSAgtekStackDOT biddingtrucking cost

Specializations

pavingasphaltroadworkheavy civilestimating tools
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lewiston, ME 04240, USA

Remote City