Jr. Construction Estimator

Position Overview

This position is a great entry-level position for someone who wants to start their career with a long-standing reputable company.  The candidate will assist in full bid preparation up to and including attending multiple public lettings.  The candidate will learn the start-to-finish process of bid preparation and eventually take the lead on the full cycle of project creation, bid and negotiations.  The candidate is responsible for coordinating and expedite the flow of work and materials within and between the construction division and the administrative division according to the production schedule.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Examine documents, plans, materials, or products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy and conformance to standards and specification
• Review documents/plans, such as work-orders, contract/bids, cost projections, etc to determine material requirements and material priorities
• Confer with department supervisors/foremen to assess progress and discuss the needed changes
• Revise production/construction schedules and cost projections when required due to design changes, labor or material backlogs or other interruptions, collaborating with management , sales, production or engineering
• Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, or customer to coordinate production/construction or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays
• Record production/construction, equipment and fuel data electronically
• Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production/construction demands
• Calculate figures, such as, required amounts of material and/or labor, construction cost, equipment usage, fuel and other costs per job/contract
• Distribute production/construction work orders, status updates, material cost etc so that reports can be generated
• Occasional off-site visit to a job to support engineered concrete pour statistics, data gathering and report generation
• The position will also be responsible for implementing new initiatives for the A.L. Blades construction division
• All other duties as assigned by manager
• Includes daytime, plus evening and weekend phone calls from time to time.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Marginal Duties and Functions

• Assists other departments as requested or assigned

Qualifications

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

Education/Experience

Required

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

Preferred

• 2 year degree in Engineering or Accounting. Or 1-2 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with procurement tools, processes and systems preferred, but not required.
• Experience in mining, construction or manufacturing preferred, but not required.
• High level of proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Work Requirements

• Must possess a valid State driver’s license
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required. 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Have engineering and construction
• Be able to interact with vendors, construction employees, and different levels of management
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must have strong data entry skills and be proficient in Outlook.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness.
• Capable of utilizing the internet effectively for research and evaluation.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• High standard of ethics, integrity, and trust.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures outlined in Employee Handbook. 
• Must display a professional and courteous attitude toward co-workers, supervisors and general public at all times.  
• Cleanliness & neatness of all equipment, tools, desks, & computers is a must at all times.
• Be able to work independently, safely, have strong organization skills, and have a strong work ethic
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.

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.  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 talk and hear.  The employee is required to sit, walk and stand for periods of time.  The employee is required to use a computer for extended periods of time.    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus. This position requires an employee to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

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

This job will require both office work and field work. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment in the office is usually quiet.

Competencies

• Safety, Integrity, Quality – formally and visibly demonstrate support and understanding of CRH and Tilcon’s core values.

What CRH Offers You

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Bonus Potential
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• $1,000 Referral Bonuses 
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off, Holidays
• 401k with Roth option & Competitive Company Match
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion