Senior Estimator, Highway & Civil Construction

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

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.