Estimator

CRH • Tulsa, OK

20d

About The Position

APAC-Central, Inc., a CRH company serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri, is hiring an Estimator for commercial paving and infrastructure projects. The role combines estimating, project management, business development, and client engagement, overseeing projects from initial bid through closeout. The position involves analyzing sites, blueprints, specifications, and proposals; preparing cost estimates and bid packages; and coordinating project delivery, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, vendors, and customer relationships. The role works collaboratively with clients, the Lead Estimator, the Construction Manager, crews, and other stakeholders to support safe, efficient project performance and continuous improvement.

The position is primarily outdoors and involves working in varied and sometimes extreme weather and jobsite conditions, including exposure to moving machinery, heights, airborne particles, and loud environments. Physical tasks may include climbing, balancing, sitting, standing, walking, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, and lifting or moving objects weighing up to 25–50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations are available as needed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in construction, paving, and/or estimating.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including interpreting complex instructions, drawings, correspondence, and memos; performing calculations with percentages and ratios; and interpreting bar graphs.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including presenting information clearly to customers, clients, and team members in individual and group settings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database applications, with accurate typing and keyboard skills.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and strategic thinking to follow detailed written and oral instructions and resolve problems.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to balance multiple projects and priorities.
• Leadership abilities that support collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Customer-focused approach and commitment to service and results for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather and jobsite conditions and perform the physical tasks described, including lifting or moving objects weighing up to 25–50 pounds.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception for safe equipment operation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is strongly preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience or demonstrated success in project delivery and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, specifications, proposals, and site conditions to define project scope.
• Prepare accurate takeoffs and quantify materials, equipment, labor, and production requirements.
• Develop detailed estimates for self-performed work.
• Cultivate and expand the customer base and pursue new business opportunities.
• Identify bid opportunities, prepare bid packages, and analyze subcontractor quotes for projects of varying sizes and complexity.
• Manage and bid multiple projects concurrently.
• Consult with clients, vendors, the Lead Estimator, and other stakeholders to discuss requirements, refine estimates, and present proposals.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, update schedules, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate resources with the Construction Manager.
• Oversee contracted projects, promote safety practices, develop and update schedules, assist forepersons with payroll and progress reporting, and prepare monthly billings.
• Review job costs daily, weekly, and monthly; work with commercial crews to optimize performance; price change orders; and oversee subcontractors and vendors.
• Maintain open communication with owners and prime contractors to understand and meet their needs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Compare job progress and production with estimates and identify opportunities for improvement with the Lead Estimator and others.
• Assist the Lead Estimator with additional projects, field measurements, mileage assessments, and material sourcing as needed.
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, HCSS Heavy Bid, ViewPoint, Primavera, and Trimble for project and estimating work.
• Support a collaborative, high-performance team and provide leadership to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisors.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Inclusive culture that values growth, development, and internal promotion
• Rewards for high performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level