Position Summary:
Responsible for accurately pricing and estimating asphalt paving work with an emphasis in the commercial sector along with other market segments including residential, small commercial and municipal DOT jobs.
Responsible for managing all aspects of paving contracts including contract administration, subcontractor coordination/payment, job cost tracking collections and project close out. Develop a strong customer base through customer relations and negotiating skills.
This role is also responsible for supporting successful project management as measured by: 1) zero safety incidents, 2) profitability 3) contractual commitments, 4) project documentation 5) project conformance and 6) project communication.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Researches, identifies and executes on new jobs to bid, determining bonding licensing and permitting requirements and identifying risks and opportunities specific to each potential new job
- Solicits proposals from subcontractors and assists in managing them through all phases of the project
- Creates and delivers project estimates that include labor, equipment, materials and subcontractor pricing
- Reviews contract documents to ensure all inclusions, exclusions, pricing, and any special requirements are being met prior to execution
- Produces and submits pre-construction materials, ensuring accuracy and completion of all necessary items to start work on a project once the contract has been executed
- Procures and manages subcontractors and materials, completes quality take offs, and verifies supply quantities
- Communicates effectively with all internal and external stakeholders, including (but not limited to) fellow employees, operations, subcontractors, customers, and onsite personnel
- Oversees accuracy of all daily tracking requirements, which includes complete and accurate reporting using enterprise resource planning systems and excel spreadsheets as well as cost accounting, review, and forecasting including billing, A/R and A/P functions
- Invoices customers for work completed in a pay period, managing margins on projects, approving subcontractor pay applications, submitting cost to completes on projects each month, and managing all change order work
- Follows project start-up and close-out procedures ensuring all regulatory requirements are met, documents are submitted and the project meets all applicable standards
- Acts as a resources for those less experienced on the team
Qualifications:
Minimum Education Details
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Experience Required
- 5+ years related experience
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field or equivalent experience required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Very strong verbal and written communication skills and comfort interacting with a variety of internal and external customers.
- Strong computer skills including standard Microsoft Office applications, budgeting software and scheduling software.
- Ability to motivate and foster relationships to enhance a cooperative team environment.
- Ability to develop professional relationships with customer representatives and officials from local agencies.
- Ability to resolve conflicts and job-related disputes in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
- Ability to managing time, tasks and resources on multiple operations effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekend hours.
- Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
The hiring range for this position is $112,000 -$140,000 exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary). The offered base compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members. The hiring range for this role represents the base compensation we expect to pay for the position at time of hire and does not represent the total possible base pay of the position. In addition, this role is eligible for our annual bonus program. Bonuses awarded under this program are determined based on the performance of the organization and the employee.
In addition to our base compensation, we also offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; and life, AD&D and disability insurance. We also encourage our employees to plan for the future by offering a 401(k) with a company match and an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.
