Construction Sales Estimator - Northwest Vermont (Finance)
Job ID: 506585
Pike Industries, Inc., a subsidiary and integral part of CRH, is a leading Highway Contractor and the largest producer of Hot Mix Asphalt and Construction Aggregates in New England. Pike has experienced continual growth over the years and currently employs nearly 1,000 people throughout NH, ME and VT. The dedication, knowledge, and quality workmanship of our employees is what makes the company such a great success. If you're looking for a challenging career at a company that will reward your efforts, look no further. Take the first step and apply for an exciting opportunity to gain top notch industry experience and pave the road to your success. All Roads Lead Here!
Position Overview
The Sales-Estimator will be responsible for sales and marketing, bidding, project analysis, and overseeing the execution of projects within the area.
Competencies
- Drives Results : Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
- Cultivates Innovation : Creating new and better ways for the organizations to be successful
- Attracts & Develops Talent : Attracting and selecting the best talent to meeting current and future business needs. Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.
- Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shares objectives.
- Action Oriented : Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Resourcefulness : Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
- Manages Complexity : Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Customer Focus : Building strong customer relations and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Tech Savvy : Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
- Perform plan take-offs and be knowledgeable with DOT specifications
- Ability to dissect project plans and specification to determine project critical path, productivity targets, labor, equipment, material and trucking cost estimates
- Estimate construction paving projects in identified market area using company software system
- Knowledgeable of Construction Market Segment - municipal market matrix (tons/ASP by municipality), competitor backlog and capacity, competitor bonding capacity, key paving customer accounts
- Prepare and submit cost estimates for review and bid packages to owners
- Manage contracts within territory (Bid-Build-Bill)
- Oversee a successful project " life cycle" (Bid g Schedule g build g bill g closeout)
- Coordination of People and Equipment
- Participate in resource scheduling for crews, projects and subcontractors
- Work closely with FOB sales team to schedule HMA customers and Pike crews at HMA facilities
- Active participation in Company Safety Programs and initiatives
- Participate in recruitment of employees
- Knowledgeable in paving and milling operations and Best practices and key performance indicators
- Knowledgeable in the rules and regulations of OSHA, MUTCD, DOT's
- Attend weekly toolbox talks throughout the state and conduct them if necessary.
- Be familiar with and ensure proper and timely completion of equipment/vehicle condition report (LMP-68)
- Adhere to any and all state and federal regulations, if applicable, as set forth by the US Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), or any other regulatory agency.
Additional Responsibilities
- Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
- Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
- Report to the assigned job site in uniform and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
- Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Environmental, Health & Safety Manual.
- Strict adherence to Pike policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Manual.
- Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education/Experience
- Preferably a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Construction related field; three to five years industry experience; OR 5+ years experience in Sales or Account Management.
General Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret documents, reports and company manuals. Ability to write detailed correspondence, effectively present information and be able to respond to questions from management, staff, customers and the general public.
- Ability to recognize problems and put forth reasonable solutions by establishing the facts. Ability to interpret data from reports, project specification or project plans.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and dependable transportation to and from the job site.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
- Ability to complete necessary mathematical equations.
- Must demonstrate the ability to use a computer to communicate and analyze data. This includes but is not limited to the use of Outlook, MS Office programs, construction software and web-based programs.
- Be familiar with all roles, equipment, and tasks associated with your project(s) and have the ability and willingness to fill in on any role or task as necessary.
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. The employee must be able to fequently drive. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near heavy equipment and trucks and is frequently exposed to existing weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
What CRH Offers You
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual Bonus Potential
- Vehicle reimbursement program
- 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
- Opportunities for Internal Mobility
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
- Opportunities for Community Engagement.
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!
Pike Industries, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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