Project Manager, Estimator, Construction Manager​/ Foreman

Job

510581

United Companies, a CRH Company, is a leading provider of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready‑mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We thrive as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

This skilled project manager oversees large civil construction projects, coordinating daily with subcontractors and crews onsite, scheduling equipment and labor, managing overhead costs and project management for awarded projects.

$80,000 to $100,000 per year, dependent on experience. This is a salaried position.

• Analyze blueprints, specifications, work orders.
• Prepare preliminary schedule for planning purposes and detailed approach to the project based on final plans and specifications.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and others to discuss and formulate schedules and resolve issues.
• Maintain current and accurate information on job costs and pay quantities.
• Physically measure, compile quantities, and formalize pay estimates for projects.
• Participate in the bidding process.
• Manage projects awarded from scheduling, resource allocation.
• 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 that each item is done.
• Assist Estimating by providing feedback on job progress as opposed to as estimated.
• Assist Estimating as available by performing field measurements 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.
• Projects are remote; applicant must be willing to travel.
• Applicant needs to be able to use a laptop computer or similar device.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or another related field.
• 5 years of civil construction experience preferred; or an equivalent of education and experience will be accepted.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre‑employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be willing to work off hours, nights, and weekends and travel over 50%.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations.
• Working knowledge Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook preferred.
• Must be able to use the internet effectively.
• 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, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to work in and adapt to changes in circumstances, tasks, customer needs and other conditions that may affect their daily responsibilities.
• Ability to cope well in stressful environments and communicate professionally. Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Willingness to work independently within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.

• Customer Service – manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to needs.
• Teamwork – contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment – exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing – uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism – approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts…