Estimator/Project Manager

Hk-Contractors; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HK Contractors is seeking an Estimator-Project Manager in Idaho Falls to accurately project materials, equipment and man-hours for bids and budgets. This role coordinates with management and field teams to ensure compliance with DOT, Federal Highway and municipal work.

The position requires an engineering degree or equivalent with 3–7 years in construction estimating, management, and experience with estimating software and CAD tools. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or experience.
• Three to seven years of construction experience with DOT, Federal Highway and municipalities.
• Three to seven years of construction estimating experience.
• Three to seven years experience with construction management.

Responsibilities

• Prepares detailed estimates by completing takeoff, using past cost history, and conferring with field personnel.
• Maintains files of working documents and price information from suppliers.
• Prepare detailed reports and communicate bid details to field personnel on awarded bids.
• Review design options and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA safety regulations.

Skills

Estimating

Takeoff software

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

B2W Software

Takeoff software

CAD

Excel

Job description

Requisition ID526908-Posted07/22/2026-AMAT-HK Contractors-Full Time-Operations, Field and Plant Mgmt-United States-Idaho

HK Contractors, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

The Estimator-Project Manager position is responsible for using a combination of past experiences and project specifications to accurately project the amount of materials, equipment, and man hours that must be utilized to complete a given project. Based upon these calculations, they create a project budget that is then presented to Management. All necessary details must meet not only legal but also company policies and guidelines. This role will assist the Estimating Manager in coordinating DOT, Federal Highway and Municipality work within the department.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Prepares detailed estimates by completing takeoff, using past cost history, and conferring with field personnel.
• Maintains files of working documents as a backup for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
• Prepare detailed reports, and information packets and communicate all aspects of the bid to field personnel on bids that are awarded.
• May review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality of availability of materials.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and the environment. Report any problems to the Estimating Manager, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager
• Minimum supervision provided when estimating items in own discipline.
• Independently estimate large-sized projects within $1 million to $25 million dollar range.
• Lead estimator on projects of $25 million dollars or greater with team.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Regular and timely attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or experience.
• Three to seven years of construction experience with DOT, Federal Highway and city and state municipalities.
• Three to seven years of construction estimating experience.
• Three to seven years experience with construction management.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Experience with estimating software, B2W, spreadsheets, etc.
• Experience with Takeoff software.
• Demonstrate proficiency with estimating and bidding software.
• Experience with CADD files.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contracts.
• Skills needed include leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and organization.
• Professional ethics, tact, and courtesy in dealing with management, team members, vendors, and internal and external customers.

General Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Work Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. .
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute, rate, ration, percent, land to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

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
• Aninclusive 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.

HK Contractors, 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.