Construction & Paving Estimator

Company Description

Coast Pavement Services, founded in 1970, is a full‑service pavement and excavation company that is passionately connected to caring for your pavement and the greater environment. We believe it is our responsibility to “pave it forward” for future generations. At Coast we pride ourselves in providing superior service and a superior product to our valued customers. We have completed thousands of projects for developers, cities, business owners, home owners and everyone in between.

Our work consists primarily of paving, excavation, sweeping, coatings, striping, signage installation and more. Join the Coast legacy and leave your mark!

Coast Pavement Services is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Asphalt Paving Estimator. The ideal candidate is someone who has field experience, but who is organized, possesses strong time management skills, and has experience selling pavement maintenance. This position is responsible for assisting in the development of timely bid proposals and accurate estimates for both private and public‑sector pavement maintenance projects.

• Review drawings, specifications and proposed project site conditions to create final project estimate.
• Seek out alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid.
• Determine, review and validate “take‑off” quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.
• Utilize existing cost history as a check to complete estimate.
• Continually analyze and evaluate bidding risks, strategies and positioning with team.
• Communicate estimate information to project superintendent, and foremen to ensure understanding of project scope and critical means and methods of construction for budget compliance.
• Maintain healthy business relationships to increase bid opportunities in the regional market.
• Provide current and potential customers/clients prompt professional service including design, planning and pricing assistance.
• Coordinate with superintendents and project coordinator to establish and communicate project schedule to crew and customer.
• Participate in weekly sales meetings with accurate information to build the company forecast.
• Work with office staff to review and process financial aspects of contracts (i.e. customer invoices, insurance requests, collections, etc.).
• Familiarity or ability to learn standard organization software such as the Microsoft Office Suite, Measure Map, Stack, Bitumio, and others.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering OR demonstrated project management/estimating work history and related experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years construction field support/management experience.
• Minimum 1 - 2 years of construction estimating support, engineering, or similar experience.
• Field experience is seen as an enormous advantage in this position.

• Company conducts post‑offer, pre‑employment drug screening and Motor Vehicle Report.
• Valid & Current Driver’s License & Clean Motor Vehicle Report & 21 years of age as required by insurance to drive.
• Ability to lift and carry 10-50 pounds occasionally.
• Charismatic & respectful personality that can charm, sell, and build relationships.
• Hearing and speaking ability sufficient to carry on a conversation with another individual (or groups of individuals) in person and over the telephone.
• Visual ability sufficient to read and produce printed material and information displayed on a computer screen.
• Ability to sit, stand, drive, walk for 2-10 hrs per day.

Base (DOE) + Annual Commission / Bonus. Our average office tenure is 9+ years, we believe our compensation is testament to this.

We are based out of our Sherwood, Oregon location, but our service coverage area is predominately the Portland/Vancouver Metro area.

• We offer an excellent benefit package.
• Health, Dental and Vision
  - Employee and dependents (family) coverage premiums are 100% employer paid.
• Long Term Disability – employer paid.
• Death and Dismemberment- employer paid, includes spouse and dependent children.
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan includes, Pre‑tax and Roth Deferrals.
• 4% Safe harbor employer match (100% vested).
• Performance based bonus assessed annually.
• Managed Vacation Time.
• Sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Company Vehicle with gas card OR mileage reimbursement.