Project Lead Service Specialist

Job ID:  524111

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.    

Job Summary

Oldcastle APG is searching for a highly motivated Project Lead Service Specialist to support the profitable growth of our Commercial Sales Teams. The primary responsibility of the Project Lead Specialist is to search for, qualify, track, and distribute Commercial project leads, in support of the overall business goals of Oldcastle. This position provides customer and technical support to numerous Oldcastle Commercial Sales Teams, while collaborating with those sales teams to leverage untapped project opportunities and boost productivity. The Project Lead Service team (PLS) focuses on two key fundamentals; Customer Service and Project leads management. 

Job Location

This is a hybrid role based out of Minnetonka, MN. 

Job Responsibilities

• Respond to all types of requests in a timely manner. Diagnose or troubleshoot problems for quick resolution
• Generate and customize detailed Program reports for commercial sales teams, as required
• Recommend feasible strategies and tactics to significantly improve business performance
• Work with sales team to identity market needs and opportunities

• Access construction lead generation services to identify projects including national systems like CMD, IsFt, local exchanges and GC firm plan rooms
• Review project bid documents, material specifications and construction drawings/plans to identify materials such as retaining walls, pavers, masonry units, and decking
• Perform take-offs as applicable and identity projects that meet minimum material quantities
• Upload key data into CRM database
• Report project information and track project status
• Regular communication with the specification and sales teams on project lead activity, lead progression, and related support

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Comfortable navigating and utilizing Microsoft 365
• Experience using CMD, Reed, Dodge, or other similar services and CRM systems beneficial but not required
• Occasional travel to project sites and manufacturing plants & storage yards as needed
• Effective presentation skills. Clearly communicates; written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills, excellent follow-through
• Effectively manage multiple projects, consistently meet deadlines and provide quality results

Compensation

• Hourly pay is $24-$25
• Paid Time Off - 120 hour per calendar year (prorated in first year)
• 401k plan
• Sort-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits
• Nine paid holidays per year
• Opportunity for annual bonus

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!

Oldcastle APG, 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.

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