Construction Project Manager

CRH; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

APAC Central Inc., a CRH company, seeks a seasoned Construction Lead to direct complex projects from planning through execution. You will estimate resources, manage bids, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within budget.

Travel to various sites, build strong owner relationships, and oversee contract financials while maintaining a strong safety culture and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of three years of hands-on construction experience.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence, motivate and lead teams.
• Proficiency with bidding and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and oversee all phases of construction projects from start to finish.
• Estimate materials, equipment, and manpower required for project delivery.
• Utilize bidding software to generate competitive bids and proposals.
• Travel to sites to assess conditions and build relationships with owners and representatives.
• Develop, submit, and manage bids and quotes; maintain communication with owners, contractors, and engineers.
• Monitor project quantities and adjust to ensure precision and efficiency.
• Prepare estimates, proposals, sealed bids, and subcontracts.
• Generate leadership reports with project updates and insights.
• Lead field positions and collaborate with regional heads.
• Establish project objectives, policies, and performance standards.
• Monitor progress with on-site Superintendents and address challenges.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Bidding software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!

Lead, Innovate, and Shape the Future of Construction

What we offer

• Competitive salary: $63,300-$78,100, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision (eye) insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Generous paid time off for work-life balance
• Support for your well-being and professional growth

What You’ll Do

• Direct, coordinate, and oversee all phases of construction projects, ensuring seamless planning, organization, and execution from start to finish.
• Leverage your expertise and project specifications to accurately estimate the materials, equipment, and manpower required for successful project delivery.
• Utilize advanced bidding software to generate competitive project bids and proposals.
• Travel to prospective sites, assess current conditions, and build strong relationships with site owners and their representatives.
• Develop, submit, and manage bids and quotes, and maintain ongoing communication with owners, contractors, and engineers.
• Track project quantities at every phase, adjusting as necessary to ensure precision and efficiency.
• Prepare comprehensive estimates, proposals, sealed bids, and subcontracts.
• Generate key reports for leadership, providing valuable project updates and insights.
• Lead, organize, and staff key field positions, collaborating closely with regional department heads.
• Establish clear project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards in alignment with company values.
• Monitor project progress through close collaboration with on-site Superintendents, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. Proactively address and resolve challenges with creative solutions.
• Represent the company at client and strategy meetings, serving as a knowledgeable and persuasive ambassador.
• Oversee contract financials, including fee payments, equipment rentals, and project expenses, balancing company interests with client satisfaction.
• Take on additional leadership responsibilities as needed—your initiative and adaptability will be key to your success.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, or equivalent training and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of hands‑on construction experience; background in design, finance, or management is a plus.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, motivate, and lead teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a track record of driving innovation and change.
• In‑depth understanding of industry practices, standards, and their direct impact on project success.
• Proficiency with bidding and project management software.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license (DL/CDL, Class A and/or B with hazmat and tanker endorsements preferred).
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment physical, drug screen, and criminal background check.
• Commitment to safety—strict adherence to all safety requirements and company policies, including PPE and OSHA/MSHA regulations.
• Willingness to travel, work nights and weekends as required, and adapt to changing project needs.
• Regular attendance is essential.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
• Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This role is designed for passionate professionals eager to lead and innovate in a challenging, rewarding environment. We recognize and reward those who bring dedication, creativity, and a collaborative spirit to every project.

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 Central 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.