Associate, Strategic Initiatives - Atlanta, GA

Evans Construction - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Atlanta, GA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Associate, Strategic Initiatives position at Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is designed to support the Architectural Product Group's efforts in establishing enduring competitive advantages within the global building product industry. This role encompasses a variety of strategic functions, including organic strategy, capital investment evaluation, strategic planning, and inorganic strategy. The successful candidate will engage in market research, operational analyses, and customer interviews to identify pain points and potential solutions, thereby contributing to the company's strategic priorities. In terms of capital investment, the Associate will evaluate market demand and supply to inform investment decisions for the next 5 to 10 years. This includes authoring memorandums for major capital expenditure approvals and utilizing data analytics for site selection. The role also involves supporting the implementation of commercial and operational excellence initiatives, collaborating with APG's operating companies to develop localized strategic plans tailored to each market and business. Additionally, the Associate will assist in the integration of new acquisitions and evaluate the existing portfolio to ensure alignment with strategic goals. This position is ideal for a high-performing, self-driven individual who is eager to join a dynamic global manufacturing company. Success in this role will require a combination of intelligence, grit, strong communication skills, data-driven analysis, and thoughtful problem-solving abilities. The Associate will play a key role in capturing insights, guiding decisions, and driving significant impact across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Learn the intricacies of a global building product enterprise and become a key member of a team that captures insights, guides decisions, and drives significant impact.
• Support communication, analysis, and presentation of strategic initiatives across APG and up to CRH's leadership.
• Prepare financial models and presentation documents to communicate APG's strategic plan and strategic reviews.
• Conduct analysis, research (both internal and external), and critical assessment to prioritize a portfolio of impactful initiatives, strategic projects, and investment opportunities.
• Support customized integration and implementation efforts related to new acquisitions, major capital projects, and strategic pilots.
• Undertake tailored analysis to guide decision making.
• Participate in problem-solving sessions to support APG's President.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Finance preferred.
• Two+ years of experience in any combination of investment banking, corporate finance, consulting, or business development.
• Exposure to experiences that have built genuine business acumen across multiple functions.
• Strength with financial modeling, commercial diagnostics, and operational analysis.
• Distinctive Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Comfort operating in ambiguous environments and managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Desire to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion