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United Companies, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth 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.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

Position Overview

This is a skilled position as an experienced Estimator/Project Manager to work in the Pueblo

area. The candidate will need to be able to manage all aspects of a construction project. They must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. They will be interacting with everyone involved in the project from architects to inspectors to internal staff. United Companies takes pride in its work environment that emphasizes Safety, Product Quality, Customer Service and a Rewarding Employment Experience. 

This position will cover the United Companies Eastern Area including but not limited to Pueblo, LaJunta, Lamar and Trinidad locations.

Wage Ranges from $75k to $90k, dependent upon experience 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• 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 insure that each item is done.
• Verifying that job quantities are correct and submitted to Estimating with the appropriate coding.
•  And other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• High School Diploma is preferred
• Construction Management or other related field preferred.
• Five years construction estimating experience is preferred; or an equivalent of education and experience will be accepted

Work Requirements
•    Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.  Experience with Bid 2 Win preferred but not required. 
•    Must be 18 years of age or older. 
•    Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check. 
•    Report to the office dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time. 
•    Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
•    Willingness to work independently within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required. 
•    Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required (up to 25% of the time).

Knowledge/Skill Requirements
•    Ability to read blueprints and project specifications. 
•    Ability to compute, rate, percent, land to draw, and interpret bar graphs. 
•    Ability to add, subtract, multiple, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
•    Demonstrate a hands-on, collaborative approach, work well in a team. 
•    Strong skill in planning and organization, as well as skills in project management. 

Key Competencies
•    Accountability: Is continually focused on accepting responsibility for meeting commitments, achieving optimum results, and ownership of the outcomes from actions and decisions.
•    Adaptability: Personal willingness and ability to effectively work in, and adapt to changes in circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, people, environments, and conditions.
•    Communication: Clearly conveys and receives messages at an appropriate level and format.
•    Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and/or external customers.
•    Integrity:  Through words and actions, creates an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.  Communicating and acting honestly and ethically.
•    Teamwork: Works cooperatively and productively in groups and teams to create positive relationships which maximize performance results.
•    Safety and Security:  Observes safety and security procedures.
•    Leadership: Motivates and inspires others through their words, actions, and commitment to the organization.
•    Managing People and Processes: Establishes and clearly communicates process standards and expectations; monitors performance and provides ongoing feedback to build people.
•    Strategic Thinking: Takes a broad scale, long term view, assessing options and implications required to develop and achieve goals of the organization to move it forward.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
•    Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person.
•    Able to utilize a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
•    May require sitting for extended periods of time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to sit and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional employee situations; Responds promptly to employee needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• 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 well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is 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.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and 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!

United Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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