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The County Materials Family of Companies manufactures and delivers concrete construction products to meet the demand for growing communities. Since 1946, we've relied on our talented and dedicated team members to provide reliable products with personalized service.
We're hiring a Project Checker to join County Prestress & Precast, LLC in Westmont, IL.
Job Summary:
As a Project Checker (Precast Concrete), you will review and verify erection drawings, piece tickets, and production documents to ensure alignment with contract requirements, constructability standards, and production schedules. You'll collaborate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Coordinators, Schedulers, and external partners to help projects move efficiently from planning through fabrication and erection.
Your knowledge of precast systems and attention to detail will help identify discrepancies early, reduce costs, and keep production and installation timelines on track.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of precast concrete detailing and production drawings

• Review contracts, estimates, drawings, specifications, and addenda to confirm project scope
• Verify erection drawings and piece tickets for accuracy, completeness, and approvals
• Identify opportunities to improve constructability and reduce project costs
• Compare drawings to bid estimates and flag material or quantity discrepancies
• Ensure piece drawings are released at least two days prior to scheduled production
• Confirm embed plates and loose materials are fully detailed and released before fabrication
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Coordinators, Engineers, and Schedulers to meet timelines
• Accurately interpret construction documents and contracts
• Verify dimensions, scope, and details in drawings prepared by internal teams or consultants
• Collaborate throughout the drawing development process to resolve issues efficiently
• Maintain positive working relationships with engineers, architects, and contractors

COUNTY Core Competencies: The expected behaviors of all COUNTY team members that align with Our Values and Our Commitments:

• Integrity & Organizational Awareness
• Customer First Focus
• Results Driven Orientation
• Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Creativity & Innovation

Job-Based Competencies:

• Design & Innovation
• Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Professional Skills
• Sales & Business Development

Experience & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in precast concrete drafting, detailing, or checking
• Experience using AutoCAD or Revit (Autodesk certification preferred)
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong understanding of construction documents and precast systems
• Knowledge of LecWall systems is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills

Work Environment:

• Primarily office-based

• Collaboration with cross-functional project teams

Physical & Work Expectations:
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, or handling materials/equipment.
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, or lifting/moving up to 10-40 pounds.
• Ability to concentrate, follow detailed instructions, communicate effectively, and safely perform job duties.
• May require the operation of specific tools, equipment, or vehicles associated with the position.

The County Materials Family of Companies connects candidates with rewarding careers in concrete manufacturing, an industry that's growing faster than most. We work alongside individuals to leverage their skills and align them with diverse job opportunities in production, transportation, safety, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, risk management, and more.
Military service members and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Benefits Overview:
Central Processing Corporation is the payroll and benefit service of the County Materials Family of Companies.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Short-term & Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• 8 Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Referral rewards program
• Wellness program with rewards
• Flexible Savings Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Life Insurance
• $200 Boot Allowance
• Safety focused: GUARD for Life
• Voluntary critical illness & accident insurance
• Optional Uniform Program

2026 Benefits at a glance - English
County Materials Family of Companies is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all new hires.