Position Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Grading Estimator.  Being responsible for estimating grading on asphalt projects includes, preparing bid packages, building and maintaining strong working relationships, working collaboratively, listening to clients needs, excellent and timely professional communication, and more.  

Job type: Year-Round, Full Time

Work Location: Mendota Heights, MN

Requirements: All Bituminous Roadways employment offers are contingent upon the candidate's ability pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test. References will also be checked. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

  • Maintain customer relationships
  • Respond to project opportunities and conduct risk assessment
  • Prepare accurate and timely proposals while assessing client’s needs and wants. 
  • Know EEO, DBE, etc. requirements. 
  • Solicit reliable subcontractors (RFQs) and suppliers’ quotes.
  • Perform project set-up on all awarded projects including contract/subcontract approvals, Build2Win, Spectrum, work order, and scheduling
  • Be on top of project to help anticipate “problems.” 
  • Regularly communicate with supervisor and customer. 
  • Be accountable to all stakeholders. 
  • Ensure timely billing and subcontractor/supplier payment authorizations.
  • Represent BR positively at events. 
  • Work collaboratively – mentor and assist other estimators. 
  • Assist with timely workload inventory communication (aka LRS)
  • Consult with Sr. Estimator regularly to help steer estimators.

Preferred Experience/Education:

  • 3 - 5 years of Estimating experience in the highway heavy construction industry preferably with grading
  • Construction Management degree or equivalent
  • Strong communication and math skills
  • A team player and problem-solver
  • Accountability, accuracy, and strong time management skills
  • B2W, Spectrum and Microsoft Project experience a plus

 

Live up to our company Core Values:

  • Safety - Safety in the workplace is a mutual responsibility of the employer, management and all employees. We have an expectation that all employees play an active role in workplace safety and promote a positive safety culture at all times.
  • Quality - Quality is the best business plan. It is an investment in our future.  Quality leads to consistency.  Consistency leads to happy employees, satisfied customers and a growing business.
  • Respect - Respect at work is crucial as it promotes healthy relationships between coworkers and managers, as well as outside the organization. A respectful employee is a sign of a respectful organization, and therefore creates a positive image of our company and our workplace. 
  • Integrity - Real integrity is doing the right thing, whether someone realizes it or not. Displaying Integrity helps build trust and drives a certain level of expectation.  Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.
  • Commitment - Commitment is the bond employee’s share with their organization and its employees. Committed employees bring exceptional value to the organization through their support, productivity, determination, reliability and quality.  Commitment shows and can be contagious. 

Company Information:

For more than 75 years, Bituminous Roadways has aspired to be your full-service commercial asphalt pavement solutions provider, and contractor of choice, to both work for and with. We are a union contractor with a diverse workforce dedicated to safety, innovation, continual improvement, environmental stewardship and most importantly, superior customer service.

At Bituminous Roadways, we're energetic and passionate about what we do with an excellent reputation for performance and as a place to work.  Because of our continued growth, we seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and commitment to superior customer service.

Benefits of Joining our team!

  • Base pay with potential for bonus
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Family owned and operated
  • Paid Training
  • Advancement opportunities – we aim to promote within
  • Family Oriented – Annual events

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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