Careers at K-Five Construction
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K-Five Construction is rapidly growing and seeks experienced professionals and talented crafts people to join our rapidly growing team. Please fill out the general application below to be considered for the following open positions, or for possible open positions in the future!
Job Title: ESTIMATOR
K-Five Construction, a leading heavy highway paving company, currently has a full time opening for an experienced Estimator at our headquarters in Westmont, Illinois (located near Ogden Ave/Route 83). We offer a competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits in a fast-paced, casual, yet professional environment. The Estimator helps drive business by preparing complete and responsive bid proposals on large and complex projects including analyzing plans and specifications to develop detailed cost estimates for materials, equipment and labor required to construct the project. This is accomplished by working closely with Operations, Project Managers, and Materials Managers during the bidding process to ensure accuracy of data used to estimate the project. Once a bid has been accepted, the Estimator will promptly work up and obtain execution of subcontracts and material purchase orders including insurance compliance. Additionally, the Estimator will lead the hand-off of information to project management to be fully educated in all strategies, opportunities and risks that were recognized in the bidding process. To be considered for the Estimator position, candidates must possess the following:
The working conditions for this job entail performing work in an office setting, most often in a seated position. Occasional offsite visits to jobsites with exposure to a variety of weather conditions. Such offsite visits will require operating a motor vehicle. Occasionally lifting up to 10 lbs. Job Title: SUPERINTENDENT
Reports to: General Superintendent Employment Type: FT Union, 40+ weeks Relevant Work Experience: 3-5 yrs as Crew Foreman Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
spread sheet updated weekly, and copies to PM for current evaluation of progress payments and CPM updates. Maintain material ticket files. ● Coordinate Subcontractors to maintain progress per approved CPM and enable efficient “as bid” performance of K-Five work. ● Provide PM with actual start and actual finish dates for CPM activities for mandatory two (2) week updates. ● Identify extra work/plan errors/differing site condition, and advise PM. Work with PM to quantify potential impact. ● Prepare and obtain signatures on daily work reports for T&M work. Prepare T&M invoice (submit to PM) and/or submit work report to PM for invoice preparation and submittal. ● Assist PM with the obtaining of required documentation to substantiate potential change order and/or claim. ● Identify back-charge, if required, and provide PM with information to notify Subs in writing and invoice. ● Work with PM on preparation of Job Status Report when required. ● Work together with PM on final documentation (K-Five’s quantities and material deficiencies). ● Has overall responsibility for profitability of K-Five items. Experience & Skills Required:
Job title: Asphalt Paving Foreman
Reports to Area Superintendent Position Status Full Time Union, 30+ weeks Job purpose Plans, directs, and coordinates a paving crew’s daily activities for road construction or maintenance project(s). Duties and responsibilities
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Working conditions This job requires working outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat. May require evening and weekend work on a regular basis. Physical requirements Incumbent is required to stand for extended periods of time, lift heavy objects on a regular basis with few breaks. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Job title: Concrete Paving Foreman
Job purpose Plan, direct, or coordinate the concrete paving crew’s daily activities concerned with the construction or maintenance project. Duties and responsibilities
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Working conditions This job requires working outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat. May require evening and weekend work on a regular basis. Physical requirements Incumbent is required to stand for extended periods of time, lift heavy objects on a regular basis with few breaks. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Job title: Project Administrator Department Project Management Position Status Full-Time, Non-Exempt Job purpose Support the project management staff in completing paperwork to execute the project. Other miscellaneous duties as needed. Duties and responsibilities List the primary job duties and responsibilities using headings and then give examples of the types of activities under each heading. Using headings and giving examples of the types of activities to be done allows you to develop a flexible job description that encourages employee to ‘work outside the box’ and within reason, discourages “that’s not my job”.
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This position is in an office environment. Majority of time is spent in seated position, with occasional walking, standing and reaching. Physical requirements Ability to occasionally lift 10 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job title: Office Administrator
Department Human Resources Supervisor/Coordinator HR Generalist & Billing Administrator Position Status Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Job purpose The office administrator role facilitates a variety of administrative tasks, including billing on plants sales with support, greeting all guests, managing multiline telephone system, updating office lists, tracking office supplies and package orders, off-season assistance with billing audits and oversees scheduling of in-house meeting rooms. Duties and responsibilities Handles material billing of plants sales Answers phone, determines purpose of calls, directs, takes and delivers messages Welcomes visitors, notifying staff of arrival and accompanies to designated room Manages all meeting room availability and scheduling Assists with off-season subcontractor certified payroll tasks Oversees communication with office service providers Updates office communications lists Manages incoming and outgoing mail and package shipments Handles ordering of office supplies Other duties as assigned Qualifications Familiarity with office management procedures and basic accounting principles Proven experience as an office assistant or relevant role, including phone systems Outstanding professional communication and interpersonal abilities Knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel Good organizational skills and ability to multi-task This position requires a combination of sitting, walking and occasionally lifting and bending Working conditions This position is in an office environment. Majority of time is spent in seated position, with occasional walking, standing and reaching. Physical requirements Ability to occasionally lift 15 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job title: Trucking Operations Coordinator Department Trucking Reports to Head of Field Operations Position Status Full Time / Exempt Job purpose Work in collaboration with the Trucking Superintendent and Trucking Dispatcher to enhance efficiency of trucking operations. Monitor, review and analyze truck cycle times, trucking costs and impact of truck scheduling on paving and field operations. Provide real-time data and continuous communications to field supervisors to optimize overall job performance and profitability related to trucking operations. Act as the primary administrator of Fleetwatcher Construction Fleet Management Software. Duties and responsibilities • Maintain and update data in Fleetwatcher Materials Delivery System, specific to projects and geo-zones • Work with Trucking Dispatcher to obtain Daily Truck Takeoff Schedule by end of day for next day’s crews; enter and schedule shifts daily in Fleetwatcher • Verify that all GPS devices are plugged in and sending signals daily at the start of each crew’s shift; reach out to appropriate field contacts if drivers need to be told to plug their device in • Monitor live data on Fleetwatcher LCA reports throughout the day; communicate with Field Operations on daily shift trucking trends and issues; collaborate on real time decisions regarding number of trucks and mid-shift redirecting of trucks • Provide continuous feedback to Trucking Dispatcher and Field Operations staff on trucking operations performance and ways to improve related KPI’s (i.e., trucking cost per ton, TPH, wait time per geo-zone, average RT times, etc.) to maximize cost savings, efficiency and job profitability • Foster, develop and maintain new and existing partnerships with hired haulers • Distribute hired hauler agreements annually, collect executed agreements, distribute and collect devices to/from hired haulers annually and throughout season, as required • Work with Fleetwatcher Rep on product launches, enhancements and ongoing product training • Co-lead implementation of Virtual Shift Tickets with Continuous Improvement Specialist • Post Virtual Shift Ticket Implementation: review and approve Virtual Shift Tickets daily in Fleetwatcher; export payroll data from Fleetwatcher weekly for processing by Payroll Administrator; export Virtual Shift Ticket files daily for hired haulers and send to Accounts Payable • Offseason responsibilities: collect and inventory plug in GPS devices, create new hired hauler agreements for following season, perform system and data cleanup on Fleetwatcher site, participate in Fleetwatcher provided training, compile and provide historical KPI reporting for Estimating department, review past season trucking operations performance with Field Operations, prepare and provide refresher training at Annual Start Up Meeting for Field Operations on use of Fleetwatcher App as a job monitoring tool, meet with hired haulers • Other duties as necessary Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED equivalent, minimum • Minimum of five years’ experience in road construction and/or trucking/dispatch/logistics • Strong computer skills required • Past Fleetwatcher experience a plus (or similar logistics management software) • Ability to read maps, graphs, charts and interpret data • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; solid speaking and presentation skills • Strong organizational and time management skills • High degree of integrity, strong work ethic and ability to work independently with minimal supervision • A collaborative and team centric attitude • Good understanding of equipment, and labor used in road construction projects of various size and scope • Basic knowledge of Teamsters Union Contracts a plus • Must be a self-starter, willing to do what it takes to get the job done. Working conditions This position is in an office environment. Majority of time is spent in seated position, with occasional walking, standing and reaching. The role requires an early start during construction season to coincide with field work/pave start times. Physical requirements Ability to occasionally lift 10 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. |
