Estimator​/Project Manager

Overview

Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state. Tilcon Connecticut is a leading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt, and ready mix concrete, supporting the construction of roads, buildings and bridges.

Tilcon Connecticut Inc. and CRH offer opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel. If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, apply today.

Tilcon Connecticut is seeking an Estimator/Project Manager responsible for bidding, managing, and executing roadway construction projects. The majority of this role will deal with DOT, CAA, FAA, and Private contracts, with a small focus on municipal or subcontracted projects as needed. This role involves working within the construction division to oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively. This individual must be able to manage duties in a timely manner and work independently as well as in a team environment.

A valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel throughout Connecticut are essential. Prior experience dealing with large Civil/DOT/Construction milling/paving projects is preferred, but not required.

• Proficient in calculating project costs and quantities accurately.
• Ability to oversee projects from bid to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Strong verbal and written skills for effective interaction with clients, subcontractors, and team members.
• Understanding of paving, milling, and civil engineering principles.
• Capable of addressing challenges and implementing solutions promptly.
• Experience in negotiating contracts and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Meticulous in reviewing plans and specifications to avoid errors.
• Ability to lead and motivate project teams effectively.
• Familiarity with industry regulations and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with DOT Heavy Highway work is preferable.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Site visits
• Risk Assessment
• Toolbox talks

• Manage advertising schedule
• Finger on the pulse with competitors and clients
• Weekly sales meeting with commercial sales
• Monthly sales meeting with all LOBs
• Competitor Backlog and Capacity analysis

• Review all potential bids with management
• Quantity Takeoff and Confirmation
• Solicitate subcontractors/vendors
• Securing set aside companies (SBE/DBE)
• Bid review with commercial sales
• Bid comparison and market analysis
• Bid submissions and openings throughout the state
• Build and setup projects (paving/milling/construction) in bidding software with accurate costs, overheads, markup, etc.

• Manage Bid vs. Build – work with Ops to enhance bidding opportunities and reduce bid vs. build spread
• Manage project schedule (recovery, critical path, liability, capacity)
• Track project quantities and identify risk and opportunities
• Ensure strict cost controls are in place to reduce margin erosion
• Collaborate with project staff to identify opportunities for increased efficiencies and safer methods

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field and a minimum of 4 years of experience in construction estimating/construction project management, preferably in civil DOT paving projects OR a minimum of 8+ years of experience in those related fields

• Understanding of milling/paving and DOT construction
• Ability to manage Civil/DOT Construction projects from bid to completion.
• Ability to understand project financials and forecast project outcome.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and construction methods

• 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 occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• The work environment…