Chief Esimator - Mobile, AL

APAC - Alabama, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Job summary

APAC Alabama, Inc. is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead bid preparation and bid strategy for commercial and highway projects. You will review bids for compliance, manage subcontractor interfaces, and maintain market intelligence to optimize opportunities.

Travel to project sites and coordination with operations are essential. The role requires substantial experience in heavy highway estimation, familiarity with asphalt paving costs, and proficiency with Takeoff, HCSS, and DOT software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 10 years estimating heavy highway construction projects, state & federal DOT Highway Projects, and Military Bases.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more Estimators.
• Review bids for conformity to contract requirements and cost accuracy.
• Direct activities concerned with contracts for purchase or sale/rental of equipment, materials, products, or services.
• Maintain a bid log with follow-up summary and market intelligence system for optimizing vetted opportunities.
• Coordinate hand-off from estimating to operations for all projects booked.
• Coordinate with external sales team on price formulation in the market.
• Act as liaison between company and subcontractors.
• Pursue opportunities and track bids/quotes; advise management on updates.
• Maintain knowledge of Takeoff, HCSS, Project Pipeline, DOT software or programs.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

CRM tool

Project Pipeline

HCSS

Excel

Communication

Cost estimation

Mathematical calculations

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HCSS

Excel

Project Pipeline

CRM tool

Job description

Job ID: 530105

APAC Alabama, Inc., part of CRH's South Division, is a leading supplier of quality asphalt and Construction Services in the southeastern U.S., with operations in Alabama. Working with government agencies, private contractors, counties and municipalities, we produce millions of tons of quality construction materials and pave many miles of highways every year. Our highly skilled workforce strives to deliver the highest quality products and services in a safe, timely and efficient manner, on every project. APAC Alabama, Inc. is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Participant.

Position Overview

This Chief Estimator will compile and prepare data for estimates pertaining to bids for contract(s) from project/job specifications or plans for commercial and highway. Responsible for reviewing bids from firms for conformity to contract requirements and determining acceptable subcontractors. You will direct activities concerned with contracts for purchase or sale/rental of equipment, materials, products, or services. Also included will be maintaining a bid log with follow-up summary and market intelligence system for optimizing all vetted opportunities. In addition, you will fosters teamwork, positive work environment and overall safety of yourself and others.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Manage one or more Estimators.
• Must possess a professional attitude while interacting with peers, contractors and general public.
• Must be able to effectively adhere and manage all: backlog, upcoming, post bid, comps.
• Examines performance requirements, delivery schedules, and estimates of costs of material, equipment, and production to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Advises management, planning and production departments of contractual rights and obligations including special provisions or deviations from normal specifications
• Engage and manage project hand off process from estimating to operations for all projects booked.
• May coordinate work with external sales team on price formulation in the market
• Must act as liaison between company and subcontractors.
• Promote and sell the company, and be diligent in the pursuit of opportunities, including post bid or quote, maintain tracking system on all bids or quotes and advise management periodically on updates. Track each project until a decision is made and record and review outcome.
• Maintain high level of technical knowledge of all essential programs or software needed within our operation IE: Takeoff, HCSS, Project Pipeline, DOT software or programs
• Must be knowledgeable of legal requirements.
• Must understand asphalt pavement mix designs for costing of same.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with subordinates, peers and superiors.
• Coaching, motivating, counseling, mentoring, corrective action (aka discipline), development and presentation of training to individuals and groups, monitoring and appraisal of individual performance. Must be able to maintain an acceptable attendance record in a flexible work schedule.
• Must maintain at all times a strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures.
• Must be available to travel and work from other company facilities as needed.
• Must possess a professional attitude while interacting with peers, contractors and general public.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily according to Preferred Materials Inc. guidelines and standards.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred
• Minimum 10 years estimating heavy highway construction projects, state & federal DOT Highway Projects, and Military Bases.

Work Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, criminal background check and driving record review.
• Must be willing to work flexible schedule including: nights, weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Must be legally authorized to work in The United States.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Must become proficient with our CRM tool and Project Pipeline
• Excellent proficiency in HCSS and the Microsoft office suite (Excel).
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to conduct advance mathematical calculations.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

APAC Alabama, Inc., a CRH Company, is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.