Commercial Estimator

• Analyze blueprints, specification, proposals, and review site conditions to determine scope of work and prepare takeoff with quantities to calculate material, equipment, production, and labor estimates.
• Help build and grow customer base. Very similar to a sales role. 
• Seek bid opportunities via established customer network, utilize Construct-Connect*Insight service, and phone or web inquiries.
• Prepare bid packages, estimates, and analysis of subcontractor bids for projects of any size or complexity.
• Be able to bid and manage multiple jobs concurrently.
• Consult with clients, vendors, Lead Estimator, and others to discuss and formulate estimates and submit proposals.
• Visit project sites to monitor progress, update schedules, resolve issues, and coordinate resources with the Construction Manager.
• Management of contracted projects including but not limited to; see that all safety practices are followed throughout the construction, create and update project schedules, assist foreperson with payroll and progress reporting, and create monthly billings.
• Review job cost daily-weekly-monthly and upon completion, work with commercial crew to manage and build project, manage and price change orders, oversee project subcontractors and vendors.
• Work with owners and/or prime contractors to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
• Review job progress/production with estimate and confer with Lead Estimator as needed.
• Assist Lead Estimator as needed on other projects with field measurements, mileages, material sourcing.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook, HCSS Heavy Bid, ViewPoint, and other applications such as Primavera and Trimble.
• Willingness to work in a TEAM environment and provide strong leadership skills.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor(s).

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Five years construction and/or estimating experience; or an equivalent of education and experience is acceptable.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees in the organization.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute, rate ration, percent, land to draw, and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• To perform this job successfully, and individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Microsoft Office and various Database applications.

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

APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.