Estimator/Project Manager – HK Idaho Falls, ID 526908

About the role

The Estimator-Project Manager position at HK Contractors, a CRH company, is responsible for creating accurate project budgets and managing projects ranging from $1 million to $25 million. This role involves preparing detailed estimates, maintaining project files, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares detailed estimates by completing takeoffs and consulting with field personnel.
• Maintains files of working documents and communicates estimate details to field personnel.
• Prepares detailed reports and information packets for awarded bids.
• Reviews design options and recommends solutions based on cost and material availability.
• Follows company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and the environment.
• Reports any issues to the Estimating Manager, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
• Independently estimates large-sized projects within $1 million to $25 million dollars range.
• Leads estimators on projects over $25 million dollars with a team.
• Ensures a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Three to seven years of construction experience with DOT, Federal Highway, and city and state municipalities.
• Three to seven years of construction estimating experience.
• Three to seven years of experience with construction management.
• Experience with estimating software, B2W, spreadsheets, and takeoff software.
• Demonstrated proficiency with estimating and bidding software.
• Experience with CADD files.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and contracts.
• Skills in leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and organization.
• Professional ethics, tact, and courtesy in dealing with management, team members, vendors, and customers.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Able to write correspondence and present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Able to type and use keyboards accurately.
• Knowledge of database software.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, use hands, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to apply knowledge of basic math and English language.

General Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Able to write correspondence and present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Able to type and use keyboards accurately.
• Knowledge of database software.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, use hands, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to apply knowledge of basic math and English language.

About CRH

CRH offers highly competitive base pay, comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs, a group retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and an inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion. As a member of the CRH West Division, CRH is dedicated to championing the safety, empowerment, and development of its employees.