Project Manager/Estimator

Job ID:  495574

Inland Asphalt Co., a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division family, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion.  We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, national aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and construction family of companies.  For over 80 years, we have worked to be the preferred source of quality rock products, concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services.   We have been recognized by numerous organizations for our commitment to safety, customer service, and innovation.  

Position Overview       

In this role, you’ll manage all aspects of public and private asphalt paving/grading construction projects of various sizes. You’ll prepare and manage bids and serve as the primary point of contact to communicate project cost, staffing, scheduling, and updates with contractors. You’ll see the impacts of your work each day in every construction project you complete – from driveways to highways and parking lots to airports, you’ll play an integral part as we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

Location: This is an in-person position based out of Richland, WA.

Compensation

• Annual Base Salary $70,000 – $85,000 DOE
• Annual Bonus Potential
• Choice of either a Company Vehicle or Monthly Vehicle Allowance + Mileage Reimbursement
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• Generous Vacation Policy
• 401k with Roth option & 5% Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Annual Merit Raises
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement

What You Can Do

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

To excel in this role, you should have (Minimum Required Qualifications):

• Proven leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and organization skills.
• The ability to effectively organize, coordinate, and manage multiple projects at a time from start to finish, and provide effective communication to key parties at all stages.
• The ability to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers, and find the best solutions when problems arise.
• Proficient with PC Programs and the Microsoft Office Suite and possess the ability to learn new programs and applications.
• Proven ability to work independently without direct supervision and use available resources to solve problems.

• A valid driver’s license, the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, and current US Authorization to work, or the ability to obtain prior to start without company assistance.

Preferred Requirements

• Prior experience with Microsoft Project, Bid2Win, and takeoff software applications.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, or related field and/or previous experience in bidding, estimating, project coordination, or project management for asphalt paving projects.
• An understanding of civil construction blueprints/drawings/specifications.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Identify and respond timely to bid opportunities.
• Attend pre-construction conferences.
• Produce project schedules, material submittals, and other documents required by contracts.
• Coordinate subcontracts and sub-contractors.
• Serve as project manager for construction projects; establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within corporate policy.
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of the superintendents to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget.
• Collaborate with safety officials to ensure safety policies, procedures, and steps are communicated and in place to protect all project personnel.
• Ensure construction crews always have the tools and training to operate safely and that all federal, state, and local laws concerning safety, environment, and other applicable areas are adhered to.
• Coordinate project-specific training, safety, and EEOC compliance.
• Prepare/approve monthly pay estimates from owner and subcontractors.
• Assure accuracy of sub-contractor submittals and coordination of work.
• Coordination with owners on timing of work and proper completion.
• Negotiate all contract change orders in writing prior to the work being accomplished.
• Respond timely to all owner and sub-contractor correspondence.
• Approve all subcontractor-supplier invoices.
• Maintain daily project logs/quantity records. Monitor job costs through collaboration with operations/records
• Assume compliance with project specifications, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Recommend and adhere to operating budget for the fiscal year under the direction of the General Manager.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned to meet business needs.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• Work environment may include an average of 30% in the field and 70% in office.

Physical Demands

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; use hands to handle or feel; talk or hear; sit; stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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 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!

Inland Asphalt Co., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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