Estimating Manager

Job ID: 530678

APAC-Atlantic, part of CRH’s South Division, is a leader in the production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, serving the Coastal Georgia and Low Country South Carolina markets for over 70 years. No matter how big or small the paving project is, APAC-Atlantic’s goal on any project is to finish on time and on budget. But most importantly, our goal is to make sure the project uses the right materials and construction methods proven to last. From paving and project management to materials, we have you covered. Are you ready to join the best in the business? At APAC-Atlantic, we’re more than just a team. We’re a family. APAC-Atlantic is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Participant.

Build the Work. Lead the Strategy. Shape What’s Next.

APAC is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead estimating activities across our Georgia and South Carolina operations.

This is more than a traditional estimating role. We are looking for a leader who understands the heavy civil construction business, can develop winning bid strategies, and knows how to bring estimating and operations together to deliver profitable, executable work.

As Estimating Manager, you will lead and develop our estimating team while partnering closely with operations, business development, finance, and senior leadership. You will help determine which opportunities we pursue, how we position ourselves to win, and how we translate successful bids into successful projects.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the estimating function for public and private heavy civil construction opportunities across Georgia and South Carolina.
• Manage the estimating process from initial opportunity evaluation through final bid submission and project handoff.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, quantities, production assumptions, labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor pricing.
• Develop competitive bid strategies that balance growth, profitability, operational capacity, and risk.
• Lead pre-bid and bid-review discussions with operations and senior leadership.
• Lead, coach, and develop estimators, establishing clear expectations and building technical and leadership capability within the team.
• Partner closely with construction and operational leaders to ensure estimates reflect realistic production capabilities and market conditions.
• Facilitate effective handoffs of awarded projects to operations, including key scope, pricing, production, schedule, and risk assumptions.
• Analyze bid results, hit rates, backlog, margins, and project performance to continuously improve estimating accuracy and competitiveness.
• Monitor market conditions, competitor activity, material pricing, labor availability, and upcoming infrastructure opportunities.
• Build productive relationships with customers, agencies, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other business partners.
• Champion consistent estimating processes, technology, data, and best practices across the business.
• Promote APAC's commitment to safety by ensuring project-specific safety, traffic control, and operational requirements are appropriately incorporated into estimates.

What You Bring

We’re looking for a leader who combines strong technical estimating expertise with business judgment and the ability to develop others.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in estimating, project management, or construction operations.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Experience estimating heavy highway, asphalt paving, grading, site development, utilities, or related heavy civil construction.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex public and private bids.
• Strong understanding of construction production rates, labor, equipment, materials, scheduling, and project sequencing.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and technical requirements.
• Strong commercial judgment with experience evaluating project risk and profitability.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and bid deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, Bluebeam, or similar estimating and takeoff platforms is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Georgia and South Carolina heavy civil construction markets, including DOT, municipal, county, and private-sector work, is a plus.

What Sets You Apart

You’ll be successful in this role if you:

• Think beyond getting the bid out the door and focus on winning the right work at the right return.
• Understand the connection between estimating assumptions and successful field execution.
• Can challenge assumptions constructively and make well-informed decisions under tight deadlines.
• Enjoy developing people and building a strong, accountable team.
• Build credibility with both field operations and senior leadership.
• Are comfortable using data and lessons learned to continuously improve how the business estimates and pursues work.

Why APAC?

At APAC, estimating plays a critical role in shaping the future of our business. This position provides an opportunity to influence the work we pursue, help strengthen our market position, develop estimating talent, and partner directly with operational leaders to drive profitable growth.

If you’re an experienced construction estimating professional ready to expand your leadership impact, we’d like to hear from you.

Join APAC and help us build what’s next across Georgia and South Carolina.

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.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

APAC-Atlantic, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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