Description
Join a well-established and close-knit site development company in Damariscotta, Maine, known for its integrity, quality workmanship, and long-standing client relationships. We’re seeking a Paving & Excavation Estimator to join a hands-on team where leadership works side-by-side with the field, and everyone contributes to getting the job done right. This is a hybrid role that combines office-based estimating with on-site involvement and includes project management responsibilities. During the winter season, the position is primarily in-office (approximately 90%), while in the summer season it shifts to a more balanced schedule (approximately 60% in-office). You’ll be involved from bid preparation through project execution on meaningful state- and federally funded paving and excavation projects, with values ranging from $50K to $5M+. This opportunity offers strong benefits, an annual bonus, and a company truck, with the chance to make a real impact at a small but growing company.
Qualifications and Responsibilities – Paving & Excavation Estimator
- Must have 5–8 years of experience specifically in paving and excavation estimating
- Prepare accurate bids, budgets, and cost projections by reviewing plans, specifications, and site conditions
- Manage projects post-award, including coordination, cost tracking, and schedule support
- Ideally have experience working federally funded projects.
- Work closely with foremen and superintendents to support field execution and job planning
- Split time between the office and job sites, with increased field presence during peak construction season
- Strong understanding of site development, construction means and methods, and cost controls
- Assist with scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and change management
- Ability to operate construction equipment as needed (preferred)
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass drug screening required
- Willingness to work (up to 12-hour days) during busy season / as needed.
Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance for the employee, 75% coverage for dependents, vision insurance, SIMPLE IRA with 3% match, company truck (take-home), paid training and certifications, PTO starting at 2 weeks, annual performance-based bonuses, and a clothing allowance.
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PAVING & EXCAVATION ESTIMATOR | PROJECT MANAGER | CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR | MAINE | TRIMBLE | EXCEL | SCHEDULE COORDINATION | STATE FUNDED PROJECTS | SITE DEVELOPMENT | PM EXPERIENCE | ESTIMATING SOFTWARE | PROJECT BUDGETING | FIELD COORDINATION