Project Manager-Estimator - Evans Jackson, WY

Evans Construction, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division. Our purpose is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving, and construction services.

About the role

This is a skilled position as an experienced Estimator/Project Manager involving the preparation of quantity estimates using material, labor, and overhead costs and management of projects awarded to the company.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documents to prepare time, material, equipment, production, and labor estimates.
• Prepare preliminary estimates for planning purposes and detailed estimates based on final plans and specifications.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and others to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Maintain current and accurate information on prices from suppliers and contractors through direct contact and written materials.
• Prepare bid packages, estimates, and analysis of subcontractor bids for projects of any size and complexity.
• Physically measure, assess the condition, and formalize estimates for commercial projects.
• Participate in the bidding process.
• Manage projects awarded from scheduling, resource allocation, cost projections, and billing.
• Check daily cost sheets for correctness, compliance with estimated cost, and if over budget, find out why and report to management.
• Prior to job startup, review with the job foreman the project plans, specifications, and review the project startup list to ensure each item is completed (e.g., dig line has been contracted).
• Assist Estimating by providing feedback on job progress as opposed to as estimated.
• Assist Estimating as available by performing field measurements and determining sources.
• Check that foreman's job quantities are correct and submitted to Estimating; remember they will generate the invoice based on what you report.
• Maintain, in conjunction with the hot plant operator, adequate oil supplies and fuels to meet the project's needs.
• Review hot plant reports, crusher reports, and job reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or another related field.
• Five or more years of construction estimating experience is preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.
• Experience with estimating software (e.g., 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.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contracts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Strong mathematical skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Proficiency with typing and database software.

Skills

• Leadership
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Organization
• Professional ethics, tact, and courtesy in dealing with management, team members, vendors, and internal and external customers.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above shoulders.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and extreme cold and/or heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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

CRH has a long and proud heritage as a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises. 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.