Senior Project Manager/Estimator

RiverBend Construction • Portland, Oregon, United States • $72,551 - $104,811 / year • 2m ago

Job ID: 520180

RiverBend Construction, 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

If you’re a construction professional looking for the next step in your career, our team can provide you with a fun and challenging opportunity to grow with an industry leader. In this role, you’ll manage all aspects of public and private civil construction projects of various sizes by preparing estimates and bid packages and managing each project through to completion. You’ll serve as the primary point of contact to communicate project costs, staffing, scheduling, and updates with contractors. As a Senior Estimator/Project Manager, you’ll play an integral part as we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

If you’re someone with a civil estimating background that is confident in your ability to estimate projects of all sizes, has excellent communication and organization skills, enjoys coordinating many moving pieces, and takes pride in assisting with the efficient completion of high-quality projects, this is an excellent career opportunity for you. The ideal candidate will possess the enthusiasm to influence and lead.

Location: On-site in Stayton, OR or Eugene, OR.

Company Benefits:

Family Culture - We treat our team like family
Annual Bonus Potential
Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
Generous Paid Time Off
401k with Roth option & 5% Company Match & Profit Sharing
Annual Merit Raises
Opportunities for Internal Mobility
Professional Development Opportunities
Training Provided
10 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 2 Floating)
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program
Company Paid Life Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
Opportunities for Community Engagement

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 proposals.
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.
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 ensure that each item is done.
Check that foreman’s job quantities are correct and submitted.
Other tasks and duties as assigned to meet business needs.
Regular and timely attendance.
Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

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

Required Qualifications

Must have a thorough knowledge of civil construction estimating skills and techniques including knowledge of asphalt paving, dirt work, excavation, underground utilities, and related areas; 7+ years of experience required.
Candidates with civil experience that is closely related to estimating and/or project management may be considered; however, preference will be given to those with experience estimating civil projects.
Basic familiarity with estimating software (Bid2Win or HCSS Heavybid)
Ability to read and interpret heavy civil blueprints, specifications, and contracts.
Proficient with PC & Microsoft Office systems, specifically Excel and Word.
Strong customer service, leadership, problem-solving, decision making and organization skills.
Valid Driver’s License.
Safety-minded professional who demonstrates good performance, attendance and punctuality.
Must pass pre-employment controlled substance testing.
Demonstrates the ability to work some nights and weekends as needed.
Demonstrates the ability to conform to and maintain OSHA, MSHA, DOT and all other company or state rules and regulations.
Must have current US Authorization to work or ability to obtain without company assistance prior to start date.

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 is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

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.

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
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!

RiverBend Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.