Asphalt Estimator

Asphalt Estimator – Evaluate and Bid Precision Residential and Commercial Paving Projects

Julius C Howe Asphalt & Sealing Co.

Salary/Pay Rate: $65,000+ per year (Potential for more based on experience, to be finalized during interview).

Location: Cleves, OH.

Job/Employment Type: Full Time.

Schedule: Monday to Friday.

Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid Driver's License.

The Opportunity

You will direct the financial and technical bidding lifecycle for premier commercial and residential asphalt maintenance projects. This role grants you the professional autonomy to evaluate complex site conditions, engineer highly competitive proposals, and dictate project margins. You will directly fuel company revenue growth and build strategic partnerships with regional property managers and general contractors.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Estimate comprehensive project costs including raw asphalt materials, specialized labor, and site logistics.
• Conduct precise field site visits to analyze surface degradation, drainage issues, and structural needs.
• Formulate technical, line-item competitive proposals and formal sealed bids for high-value contracts.
• Coordinate closely with project foremen and paving crew leads to align estimates with field execution.
• Communicate with prospective corporate and residential clients to clarify specialized project scopes.
• Manage incoming commercial pipelines, technical inquiries, and digital communications related to asphalt solutions.
• Build sustainable client relationships while actively promoting the organization's multi-tier pavement services.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in asphalt maintenance, structural sealing, or paving estimating.
• Active and valid driver's license paired with a reliable method of personal transportation for site visits.
• Solid capability to manage, track, and execute multiple time-sensitive property estimates simultaneously.
• Proven technical proficiency utilizing corporate computers, professional email suites, and basic estimating systems.
• Strong physical capability to traverse uneven terrain and active jobsites during detailed field measurements.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced technical knowledge of hot-mix asphalt properties, structural binder courses, and sealcoat application variables.
• Demonstrated experience bidding public works, commercial municipal projects, or formal sealed government tenders.
• Prior field experience working as a paving laborer, crew foreman, or civil construction specialist.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary starting at $65,000+ with upward adjustments tailored to industry expertise.
• Structured 401(k) retirement savings infrastructure supported by an immediate corporate employer match.
• Full organizational health backing including comprehensive medical insurance coverage options.
• Premium uniform provisions, high-visibility corporate apparel, and complete personal safety gear.
• Inclusive workplace culture featuring annual company picnics, family BBQs, and seasonal holiday parties.
• Defined career advancement pathways within an established, highly respected regional paving brand.

About Us

Julius C Howe Asphalt & Sealing Co is an elite pavement preservation contractor specializing in all phases of commercial and residential asphalt care. We maintain a family-oriented workplace culture where field safety, shared team accountability, and career balance are consistently prioritized. Our leadership invests directly in our staff by providing top-tier estimating resources and structured training to ensure your professional success.

Julius C Howe Asphalt & Sealing Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.