Gallagher Asphalt

Estimator - Heavy Highway Construction

LocationThornton, IL
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Help Build Roads That Move Families Forward

Are you an experienced construction professional ready to take your estimating skills to the next level? At Gallagher Asphalt, we’re known for excellence in heavy highway construction, and we’re looking for a high-performing Estimator who’s committed to accuracy, collaboration, and growth.

This is your opportunity to join a legacy company with a modern mindset, where innovation, leadership, and people-first values drive everything we do!


What You’ll Do

As an Estimator, you’ll be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive bids for a variety of heavy highway projects including asphalt, concrete, and earthwork scopes. You’ll collaborate with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal departments to ensure thorough, strategic, and timely estimates that help secure and deliver successful projects.


Core Responsibilities

Perform quantity take-offs, project scope analysis, and estimate setup
Solicit and analyze bids from vendors and subcontractors
Coordinate bid reviews and participate in post-bid handoff to project management
Support project teams with change order calculations and post-job cost reviews
Build strong internal and external relationships to improve competitiveness
Contribute to a culture of safety and compliance with OSHA/MSHA standards
Develop and mentor others, while participating in ongoing leadership and technical training


What You Bring


Required Background

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years in heavy highway construction or a related field
Valid driver’s license


Technical Expertise

Estimating and project management for HMA/concrete projects
Quantity takeoff, means & methods, and construction technology
Familiarity with B2W, Bluebeam, etc.
Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote)
Ability to adapt and utilize AI tools and construction software to increase efficiency


Behavioral Skills

High level of attention to detail and integrity
Excellent written and verbal communication
Collaborative, solutions-driven mindset
Aligned with Gallagher’s core values:

+ Leadership: Inspiring greatness in others + Teamwork: Achieving excellence together + Discipline: Doing what needs to be done + Innovation: Creatively solving problems


Compensation & Benefits

We offer more than just a job, we offer a career with meaning and momentum.

Competitive base salary
Generous 401(k) match
Premier Plus benefits: medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability
Paid time off and holidays
Wellness program focused on your health and success
Tuition reimbursement for job-related degrees or certifications
Access to leadership development and professional training
A team that lives out performance, innovation, and people-first values


Ready to Join a High-Performing Estimating Team?

If you're passionate about precision, collaboration, and making an impact, this is your opportunity!

Apply now and help us continue raising the bar in the heavy highway industry.

Gallagher Asphalt Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer with core values of Leadership, Teamwork, Discipline, and Innovation.


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