Careers At Donegal

Position Overview

This position is assigned to our Donegal Construction NY location and is responsible for monitoring and evaluating bid opportunities, reviewing project specifications, preparing quote packages, and coordinating engaged projects from origination to scheduling, execution, and invoicing. Projects may be somewhat routine to complex in nature. Serve as a mentor, advisor, coach and trainer to non-senior level Estimators/PMs.

Essential Job Duties

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with our internal and external stakeholders, sub-contractors, customers, vendors, and related partners ensuring a strong and consistent pipeline of projects exist (both confirmed and prospective).
• Actively solicit and respond to bid opportunities across assigned geographic region; frequently monitor upcoming public and private bid opportunities.
• Partner with key internal members to understand assigned market competitive landscape, costs (including inflationary expenses), historical unit-price data points, etc.
• Implement a standardized approach to every bid that ensures:
  • A methodical evaluation and analysis of bid specifications is conducted, including plans, scope of work, related drawings, production rates, profitability margins and other key factors
  • Proper price increases are passed through (as market allows)
  • Avoidance of low-margin volume that erodes returns and strict adherence and accountability to service line gross margin targets
  • Average actual gross margin across all projects is within 5% of estimated gross margin.
  • Formal bid review escalation when pricing falls below thresholds

• Actively participate in bid reviews prior to quote package issuance for more complex projects.
• Prepare and distribute quote packages to clients and ensure such packages are recorded/retained in an organized manner. Effectively track status of bids and proactively follow up with clients to maintain ongoing communications and updates.
• Implement value engineering (VE) practices on projects that could be value engineered (e.g., constant depth milling vs smooth ride, County Standard Milling project cross sale CCPR). Identify revenue increases and cost savings for each project, without compromising project scope or quality. Incorporate VE ideas early in the review process to make bids more competitive. Post-award, leverage customer relations to assist with getting VE approval with owner.
• Thoroughly review contracts and sub-contracts and determine necessary action.
• Collaborate with Donegal PA members and other commercial team across the SurfaceCycle portfolio of companies.
• Maintain customer information and ensure timely opportunity and bid updates in company’s CRM system.
• Partner with operations team (Operations Manager, Superintendents, Foremen) to coordinate scheduling, preparation, and implementation of numerous construction projects on a daily basis.
• Visit local job sites as needed and effectively interact and communicate with contractors, customers, etc.
• Investigate, document, and address any variances exceeding 5%, including root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve future outcomes.
• Leverages internal administrative support personnel to supplement scheduling efforts on a proactive basis. Helps facilitate the crafting duties to ensure a structured effort.
• Monitor job progress, resolve challenges/conflicts, and maintain professional communication between customers, inspecting authorities, employees, and other key stakeholders throughout the entire job process.
• Create invoices with all relevant job details, change orders, etc. and ensure timely entry into ERP. Work with assigned internal resource(s) to manage questions related to customer payment remittances and any related variances.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, sub-contractors, customers, vendors, and related partners ensuring a strong and consistent pipeline of projects exist (both confirmed and prospective).
• Exhibit an ongoing commitment to quality by evaluating processes, recommending improvements and implementing changes to continually meet and exceed client expectations.
• Stay abreast of market conditions, competitor pricing, economic conditions (including supply chain) and other macro factors. Attend industry related events and leverage business development opportunities.
• If applicable, supervise other Estimator / PM positions. Provide effective training, coordination of duties, mentoring and managing of work performance.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to bring an existing, transferable book of business within industry/market strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of generating revenue through an existing client base.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or comparable field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years estimating experience in asphalt, concrete, or similar field, including experience as a sub-contractor.
• Prior management of more junior level PMs/Estimators preferred.
• Proven effective project management experience; direct operational experience managing construction crews preferred.
• Highly organized with extensive detail orientation.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a high-pressure environment with competing priorities.
• Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Bid2Win software experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) coupled with ability to communicate with a wide variety of people and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated proficiency with analyzing data and providing numeric driven reports, quotes and packages.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to identify differentiating competitor/market factors.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Works in an indoor office relatively free from environmental conditions or hazards.
• Use of office equipment and computers.
• Occasional lifting of supplies and materials from time to time.
• Positions in this class typically include extended sedentary periods, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, movement and repetitive motions.

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. This job description is not to be construed as all inclusive. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related task as requested. Reasonable accommodations may be considered and implemented to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SurfaceCycle and its operating entities is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Position Overview

This position is assigned to our Donegal Construction NY location and is responsible for monitoring and evaluating bid opportunities, reviewing project specifications, preparing quote packages, and coordinating engaged projects from origination to scheduling, execution, and invoicing. Partner with senior level Estimators/PMs as applicable.

Essential Job Duties

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with our internal and external stakeholders, sub-contractors, customers, vendors, and related partners ensuring a strong and consistent pipeline of projects exist (both confirmed and prospective).
• Actively solicit and respond to bid opportunities across assigned geographic region; frequently monitor upcoming public and private bid opportunities.
• Partner with key internal members to understand assigned market competitive landscape, costs (including inflationary expenses), historical unit-price data points, etc.
• Gain sufficient knowledge and experience to ensure a standardized approach to every bid is implemented that includes:
  • A methodical evaluation and analysis of bid specifications is conducted, including plans, scope of work, related drawings, production rates, profitability margins and other key factors
  • Proper price increases are passed through (as market allows)
  • Avoidance of low-margin volume that erodes returns and strict adherence and accountability to service line gross margin targets
  • Average actual gross margin across all projects is within 5% of estimated gross margin.
  • Formal bid review escalation when pricing falls below thresholds

• Actively participate in bid reviews prior to quote package issuance.
• Prepare and distribute quote packages to clients and ensure such packages are recorded/retained in an organized manner. Effectively track status of bids and proactively follow up with clients to maintain ongoing communications and updates.
• Implement value engineering (VE) practices on projects that could be value engineered (e.g., constant depth milling vs smooth ride, County Standard Milling project cross sale CCPR). Identify revenue increases and cost savings for each project, without compromising project scope or quality. Incorporate VE ideas early in the review process to make bids more competitive. Post-award, leverage customer relations to assist with getting VE approval with owner.
• Thoroughly review contracts and sub-contracts and determine necessary action.
• Collaborate with Donegal PA members and other commercial team across the SurfaceCycle portfolio of companies.
• Maintain customer information and ensure timely opportunity and bid updates in company’s CRM system.
• Partner with operations team (Operations Manager, Superintendents, Foremen) to coordinate scheduling, preparation, and implementation of numerous construction projects on a daily basis.
• Visit local job sites as needed and effectively interact and communicate with contractors, customers, etc.
• Investigate, document, and address any variances exceeding 5%, including root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve future outcomes.
• Leverages internal administrative support personnel to supplement scheduling efforts on a proactive basis. Helps facilitate the crafting duties to ensure a structured effort.
• Monitor job progress, resolve challenges/conflicts, and maintain professional communication between customers, inspecting authorities, employees, and other key stakeholders throughout the entire job process.
• Create invoices with all relevant job details, change orders, etc. and ensure timely entry into ERP. Work with assigned internal resource(s) to manage questions related to customer payment remittances and any related variances.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, sub-contractors, customers, vendors, and related partners ensuring a strong and consistent pipeline of projects exist (both confirmed and prospective).
• Exhibit an ongoing commitment to quality by evaluating processes, recommending improvements and implementing changes to continually meet and exceed client expectations.
• Stay abreast of market conditions, competitor pricing, economic conditions (including supply chain) and other macro factors. Attend industry related events and leverage business development opportunities.
• If applicable, supervise other Estimator / PM positions. Provide effective training, coordination of duties, mentoring and managing of work performance.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to bring an existing, transferable book of business within industry/market strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of generating revenue through an existing client base.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or comparable field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years estimating experience in asphalt, concrete, or similar field, including experience as a sub-contractor.
• Proven effective project management experience; direct operational experience managing construction crews preferred.
• Highly organized with extensive detail orientation.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a high-pressure environment with competing priorities.
• Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Bid2Win software experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) coupled with ability to communicate with a wide variety of people and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated proficiency with analyzing data and providing numeric driven reports, quotes and packages.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to identify differentiating competitor/market factors.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Works in an indoor office relatively free from environmental conditions or hazards.
• Use of office equipment and computers.
• Occasional lifting of supplies and materials from time to time.
• Positions in this class typically include extended sedentary periods, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, movement and repetitive motions.

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. This job description is not to be construed as all inclusive. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related task as requested. Reasonable accommodations may be considered and implemented to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SurfaceCycle and its operating entities is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Position Overview

This position is assigned to our Donegal Construction NY location and is responsible for managing and coordinating services delivered by their assigned entity. Key responsibilities include project management, scheduling, quality control, recruiting and management of operational employees.  Directly responsible for expanding our capabilities in the region and ensuring construction activities meet the needs of our customers and produce the quality of work that SurfaceCycle is known for.

Essential Job Duties

• Act as a closely engaged partner to effectively oversee aspects of operations and effectively guide, direct and advise operational members (i.e., Superintendents / Supervisors).
• Ensure staff members are operating efficiently and resources are allocated in a productive, efficient and profitable manner.
• Be willing, able, and available to assist operational personnel in handling urgent job issues as they arise – supply and implement solutions at a moment’s notice.
• Maintain clear understanding of current job costs, production rates, and profitability.
• Maintain a constant awareness of material supply chain on projects; proactively assist in prevention of bottle necks and issues associated with material purchasing and delivery.
• Ensure maximum level of quality is attained by all crews on every job.
• Provide consistent and effective communication with customers/owners and ensure relationships are constantly developed and nurtured.
• Partner with General Manager and HR member to be highly engaged in personnel related matters – recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, promotions, discipline, training and terminations.
• Effectively work with assigned in-house safety members to ensure continuous improvement of safety and risk management programs.
• Partner with assigned safety members to ensure implementation of safety policies and procedures; develop and sponsor a positive safety culture among all employees.
• Effectively manage relationships with partners, vendors, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Understand upcoming bid opportunities and participate in review process as needed; collaborate with team and offer expertise and advice to help develop strategy.
• Ensure that existing communication lines are clearly established and/or modified to provide maximum communication between all relevant employees, customers, and owner agencies.
• Maintain a constant awareness of material supply chain on projects; proactively assist in prevention of bottle necks and issues associated with material purchasing and delivery.
• Participate in major purchases including equipment sales / disposals.
• Have a solid understanding of all software applications utilized.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A minimum of 7 years of commercial/civil/highway construction experience with at least 3 years of management experience in a high-performing operationally intensive organization.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience; CDL preferred.
• Proven experience effectively developing relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with employees, customers, inspectors at all levels in a construction environment.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, excellent critical thinking skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment; ability to prioritize among competing duties/projects.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively balance the completion of administration duties while also demonstrating effective leadership skills (player-coach concept).
• Demonstrated skills in persuasion and consensus-building coupled with effective negotiation skills.
• Experience working with a diverse workforce, varying personalities and a multi-site environment.
• Flexible, dependable, confident and accountable.
• Ability to travel to job sites spread across the region.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Occasionally works in an indoor office relatively free from environmental conditions or hazards.
• Use of office equipment and computers.
• Occasional lifting of supplies and materials from time to time.
• Must tolerate working environment with outside temperatures that include excessive heat, cold, wind, and precipitation.
• Must be able to work outside, around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with moving parts.
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, and twist body.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to use both hands and demonstrate good hand-eye coordination.
• Tolerance to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Potentially exposed to contaminants, such as dust or fumes from exhaust; frequent exposure to hazardous equipment.
• Occasionally work in very bright or very dim lighting conditions.
• Are sometimes exposed to hazardous situations that produce cuts or minor burns.
• Occasionally are exposed to whole body vibration, such as when using a jackhammer.
• May need to work in tight/confined spaces or work areas.
• Must be able to regularly wear personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety goggles, safety vests and/or ear plugs.

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. This job description is not to be construed as all inclusive. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related task as requested. Reasonable accommodations may be considered and implemented to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SurfaceCycle and its operating entities is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Position Overview

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Ground Crew / Laborer role will be assigned to our New York operation and it is responsible for providing physical labor on construction sites by assisting the Foreman on monitoring the ground functions of Company equipment. This position may also be responsible for water support and driving/ operating water trucks. Laborers are required to assist co-workers in a safe and appropriate manner.

It’s not uncommon for our Ground Crew / Laborer roles to grow into an Operator role within our organization, so this is a great entry level skilled labor job opportunity.

Essential Job Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Controls and actively participates in labor related activities on job sites during various stages of the project to ensure the accurate completion of the project.
• While on a job site, responsible for appropriately marking manholes and water valves with spray paint to be avoided by the milling machine.
• While with a milling machine on job sites, responsible for:
  1. actively communicating with the employee operating the machine;
  2. ensuring the milling machine is clear of any debris or objects it could potentially hit, including remove millings that could hinder the operation of the machine;
  3. assisting with changing carbide teeth in milling machine drum;
  4. greasing the machine; and
  5. maintaining the correct cutting depth.
• While with a clean-up crew on job sites, responsible for assisting equipment operators to ensure loose particles are removed from the milled and roadway surfaces using shovels, brooms or other methods to achieve a cleaned surface.
• Other duties include helping with traffic control set-up and taking down and tending a slow/stop sign to maintain safe public and worker travel through the work zone, loading and unloading equipment (including equipment from trucks), shovels dirt, gravel, and other materials.
• Performs work with all hand tools including but not limited to pneumatic or traditional hammers, drills, impact guns and grease guns.
• May operate a variety of heavy mechanical equipment that requires technical expertise or specialized training.  Heavy mechanical equipment to include but not limited to water trucks, milling machines, backhoes, skid steers, and broom tractors in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assists and/or performs daily equipment inspections and safety checks to identify hazards, defects, necessary adjustments and repairs.
• Assists and/or performs routine maintenance, including changing cutting edges, changing oil in milling machine, changing broom cores, etc.).
• Advises the Foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.
• Ensure Company machines, equipment, vehicles, and tools and washed, cleaned and securely stored.
• Responsible for informing management of any safety concerns; adheres to safety and work performance standards to comply with OSHA, company and other agency regulations.
• Maintains ability to travel up to 100% of time to various job sites, possibly including extended overnight stays.

• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

• Complete special projects as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• General understanding of heavy equipment operating companies and related safety protocols.
• Valid driver license strongly preferred; CDL (Class A, B or C) preferred; acceptable motor vehicle record preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to engage in heavy manual labor for extended periods, in all types of weather and under various working conditions.
• Ability to work long hours outdoors and will be on their feet all day while either walking or standing.
• Reliable work ethic; regular attendance is required.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds with co-workers, vendors, and subcontractors at all levels.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must tolerate working environment with outside temperatures that include excessive heat, cold, wind, and precipitation.
• Must be able to work outside, around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with moving parts.
• Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds to an overhead position.
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, and twist body.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to use both hands and demonstrate good hand-eye coordination.
• Tolerance to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Potentially exposed to contaminants, such as dust or fumes from exhaust; frequent exposure to hazardous equipment.
• Occasionally work in very bright or very dim lighting conditions.
• Are sometimes exposed to hazardous situations that produce cuts or minor burns.
• Occasionally are exposed to whole body vibration, such as when using a jackhammer.
• May need to work in tight/confined spaces or work areas.
• Must be able to regularly wear personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety goggles, safety vests and/or ear plugs.

Disclaimer

DISCLAIMER:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. This job description is not to be construed as all inclusive. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related task as requested. Reasonable accommodations may be considered and implemented to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions. Donegal Construction Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Overview

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Operator position serves as a key participant in the interaction between the Company (and other crew members), other contractors and our customers. The position is responsible for operating a variety of equipment in a safe and efficient manner, including milling equipment and other related machinery. May provide guidance to other crew members at job sites. Also ensures the safety of crew members via communicating and enforcing Company safety programs/policies/practices as well as OSHA and other related regulatory requirements.

Essential Job Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

· May participate in project review and job planning meetings.

· Responsible for control and operation of one or more types of milling equipment.

· Operates milling equipment (Milling Machine or Cold Planer) to properly mill asphalt/concrete to desired specification needs per each job.

· Manipulates hand levers to control movements of milling machine that mills asphalt, concrete, stone or dirt on roadways and related surfaces such as parking lots, streets, highways, etc.

· Communicates with crew while on the job site, including the use of radios, hand signals, or other necessary forms of communication.

· Works in an efficient and effective manner on a variety of projects at various stages of work to ensure the accurate completion of the project.

· Interacts with customers by way of introductions at the beginning of a job, answering questions, responding to customer requests, making reasonable changes to the plan, and providing a walk-throughs as necessary.

· May guide and direct activities of Ground Crew / Laborers and other assigned crew members ensuring jobs are completed in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner.

· Performs daily equipment inspections and safety check to identify hazards, defects, necessary adjustments and repairs. Diagnoses, and corrects malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and/or components using appropriate testing equipment and/or tools.

· Performs routine maintenance, including greasing the machine, changing cutting edges, carbide teeth, changing oil, air filter replacements, etc.).

· Reports non-routine problems and/or repair requirements to Foreman, Superintendent or Shop Manager/Mechanics.

· Creates and maintains a positive work culture.

· Ensures compliance with the Company’s policies and procedures.

· Actively participates in safety/incident investigations, completion of first reports of injury, workers’ compensation claims management, modified duty assignments, etc.

· Maintains ability to work overtime, nights and weekends particularly during the high season.

· Maintains ability to travel up to 100% of time to various job sites, possibly including extended overnight stays.

· Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

· Complete special projects as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· High school diploma or GED equivalent.

· Working knowledge of heavy equipment, processes, and safety protocols.

· Valid CDL (Class A, B or C) and acceptable motor vehicle record preferred.

· Knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT) and current OSHA rules and regulations and ensuring compliance with these guidelines.

· Ability to engage in heavy manual labor for extended periods, in all types of weather and under various working conditions.

· Proven effective oral and written communication skills, job planning skills and mechanical aptitude are a must.

· Ability to work long hours outdoors and will be on their feet all day while either walking or standing.

· Ability to work Monday through Sunday and overtime as required (including irregular hours, out of town work, overnight stays, weekends and holidays).

· Demonstrated skills in the care and use of hand and power tools employed in all phases of heavy equipment mechanical maintenance and repair work.

· Reliable work ethic; regular attendance is required.

· Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds with co-workers, vendors, and subcontractors at all levels.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding all departmental matters.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Must tolerate working environment with outside temperatures that include excessive heat, cold, wind, and precipitation.

· Must be able to work outside, around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with moving parts.

· Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 75 pounds to an overhead position.

· Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, and twist body.

· Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

· Must be able to use both hands and demonstrate good hand-eye coordination.

· Tolerance to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.

· Potentially exposed to contaminants, such as dust or fumes from exhaust; frequent exposure to hazardous equipment.

· Occasionally work in very bright or very dim lighting conditions.

· Are sometimes exposed to hazardous situations that produce cuts or minor burns.

· Occasionally are exposed to whole body vibration, such as when using a jackhammer.

· May need to work in tight/confined spaces or work areas.

· Must be able to regularly wear personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety goggles, safety vests and/or ear plugs.

Disclaimer

DISCLAIMER:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. This job description is not to be construed as all inclusive. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related task as requested. Reasonable accommodations may be considered and implemented to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions. Donegal Construction Corporation, Inc. is An Equal Opportunity Employer.