Project Manager - Estimator

Job ID:  519113

J.H. Rudolph & Co., Inc., a CRH Company, has been a leader in the asphalt paving and production industry in Southern Indiana, Western Kentucky & Southern Illinois since opening its doors in 1940.   Paving everything from recreational trails to scenic highways, using top-quality state-approved construction materials, J.H. Rudolph & Co., Inc. has made a name for itself in the region as a trusted provider of asphalt and paving construction services. In addition, by being a part of the CRH Americas family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH Americas.  CRH Americas is the number one asphalt producer, the third-largest aggregates producer, and one of the top 5 ready mixed concrete producers in the United States.  CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Position Overview

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

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• 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 superintendent and the project plans, specifications and review the project startup list to ensure that each item is completed.

• Assist Estimating by providing feedback on job progress as opposed to as estimated.

• Assist Estimating as available by performing field measurements determining sources.

• Participate in the bidding process.

• Consult with clients, vendors, and others to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.

• 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.

• 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 and private projects.

• Check that foreman’s job quantities are correct and submitted to accounting.

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 disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Five years project management/construction estimating experience is preferred; or an equivalent of education and experience will be accepted.

Work Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

• Ability to write correspondence.

• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute, rate, ration, percent, draw and interpret graphs.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software.

What CRH Offers You

• 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.

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!

J.H. Rudolph & Co., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability