Manager, Corporate Development (M&A)

CRH Americas Building Products is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

About the role

CRH Americas Building Products is looking to identify a Manager - Corporate Development who will support the VP of Corporate Development on acquisition strategy, acquisition execution, and other key projects. Since CRH’s inception, acquisitions and other strategic investments have been a key driver of growth for the company. The role will collaborate with Region Presidents, business unit leaders, and other members of the senior leadership team across the company on various acquisition opportunities. The role will also collaborate and engage with Strategy & Development colleagues at CRH Americas, CRH Group, and CRH Americas Materials to ensure alignment on key processes and promote sharing of best practices and experience.

This role is based at our corporate office in the Perimeter area of Atlanta, GA with a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the acquisition (M&A) process including market and business assessments, due diligence, valuation and modeling, contract negotiation, and post-closing issue tracking
• Analyze market reports and company information to assess potential acquisition opportunities
• Prepare detailed financial models to evaluate businesses
• Draft proposals, presentations, and other deliverables for senior leadership in support of acquisitions, investments, and other strategic initiatives
• Lead due diligence processes, coordinating with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare ad-hoc research for the VP of Corporate Development, President, and other members of the management team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years of relevant experience, with some corporate development, consulting, investment banking, or private equity experience highly preferred
• Must demonstrate strong leadership skills, with strengths in the areas of strategic thinking, financial modeling, assessing business risk, and displaying the ingenuity and tenacity to successfully close deals
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously
• Strong presentation and communication skills with senior leaders
• Comfortable and flexible to operate in ambiguous environments
• High learning agility and drive to achieve
• Ability to travel approximately 25%

Benefits

• 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.