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: 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: Assistant Project Manager Assist Project Managers in the day to day management of large construction projects and bring them in on time and under budget. Duties and responsibilities Assist the Project Manager in Planning, directing, coordinating, and daily paperwork associated with the managing of a large construction project. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation. Qualifications Undergraduate degree and/or diploma in accounting, business, economics, engineering, finance or related field or equivalent work experience of a minimum of 1-3 years. Qualifications include:
Working conditions If the job requires a person to work in special working conditions this should be stated in the job description. Special working conditions cover a range of circumstances from regular evening and weekend work, shift work, working outdoors, working with challenging clients, and so forth. Job Title: Construction Intern
The Construction Intern position provides students with an introduction to the road construction business. Students will work in several different departments throughout the course of the internship including: estimating, project management, survey, quality control and trucking. Students will support each department by performing takeoffs, completing paperwork and touring different jobsites to become familiar with construction operations. As an intern you will be given the responsibilities of a full-time entry level position. We carefully match students to positions related to their academic and career goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Gain familiarity with plans, specifications and scope of each project managed. • Calculate take off from plans. • Create proposals. • Contribute in pre-construction planning. • Perform project site visits. • Work with Quality control and Survey departments. • Assemble and process project documents. • Place material orders and other daily communications. Experience & Skills Required: • Students must be enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or Construction Management program • Ability to work on multiple projects at one time. • Must be a self-starter, willing to do what it takes to get the job done. • Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies. • Strong leadership skills; ability to develop and motivate a project team. • Highly organized: can handle multiple projects concurrently; demonstrates proficiency in planning needs assessment and communication of both. • Knowledgeable of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. • Must possess strong organizational and time management skills. • Effective verbal and written communication skills. Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: The working conditions for this job entail a combination of working in an office setting and working in the field. Offsite jobsite visits include working outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat with exposure to loud noises and equipment with moving parts. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time, as well as operating a motor vehicle. Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. Job title: Junior Estimator
Job purpose Estimate construction projects and manage contract negotiation and administration. Duties and responsibilities Assist in every aspect of preparing complete bid proposals on small, large, and complex projects including analyzing plans and specifications to develop detailed cost estimates for materials, equipment, and labor required to construct the project.
Qualifications Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technology, or Construction Management; Minimum of 1-2 years estimating experience in Highway, Airfield, Streets and Roads construction
Working conditions If the job requires a person to work in special working conditions this should be stated in the job description. Special working conditions cover a range of circumstances from regular evening and weekend work, shift work, working outdoors, working with challenging clients, and so forth. Job title: Safety Technician
Job purpose The Safety Technician inspects work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with company, state, and federal safety policies and regulations. This position will work to create and enforce a culture of safety within K-Five Construction. Responsibilities also include documenting safety inspections, citing dangerous areas/procedures and recommending corrective procedures, and maintaining safety equipment supply and availability. Duties and responsibilities
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Working conditions The working conditions for this job entail a combination of working in an office setting and working in the field. Offsite jobsite visits include working outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat/cold with exposure to loud noises and equipment with moving parts. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time, as well as operating a motor vehicle. May require evening/weekend work during periods of heavy workload. Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. |
