Lead Construction Representative jobs in Cedar Falls, IA

POSITION PURPOSE

Our Services & Repair Lead Carpenter collaborate with management, sales staff, engineers, architects, and the customers to determine the scope and specifications of the project. They self-perform building repairs, review potential projects, prepare proposals (as needed), and negotiate remodeling and repair contracts with subcontractors to reach profitable agreements. This multi-faceted position focuses on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations by adhering to financial projections, scheduling requirements, and ensuring that projects are completed in a quality, profitable and safe manner.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Project Management (30%)

• Assists Senior PM, Sales, or Business Development team members with reviewing potential projects, and identifying the scope of work, materials, subcontractors, and equipment needed to produce accurate proposals.
• Qualifies subcontractors/supplier’s bids and proposals
• Assists with preparation of estimates and project budgets for customer review
• Assists with labor requirements and creation of field staff weekly scheduling
• Coordinates and communicates with management, sales staff, clients, field staff and subcontractors to ensure successful completion of projects.
• Ensure project materials and resources are delivered to job site in timely manner and subcontractors are compliant with, Rice Companies requirements
• Maintain project schedule and project budgets to ensure job is being completed in a timely and cost-effective manner; also ensures customer scheduling requirements are being met
• Review job costs weekly and approves subcontractor/vendor billings
• Meet weekly with Services Management to quickly identify areas of concern and resolve potential problem situations related to job/s
• Works with subcontractors and customers regarding changes to project and their eventual addition (or decrease) to overall project cost, ensuring potential Change Order is understood/accepted by all parties.
• Oversee project completion and approves final invoicing sent to client

Service Project – Self Performed Work (70%)

Field service work may consist of but is not limited to:

• Metal and wood stud framing and layout
• Drywall hanging, wall sheathing, backing, blocking, and other rough carpentry
• Doors and hardware installation including metal and wood doors, exit devices, closers, etc.
• FRP installation and the installation of bath accessories and bath partitions
• Finish carpentry including the installation of cabinetry, running trim, or finishes
• Selective demolition including removing walls, flooring, ceilings, doors, finishes
• Occasional Pre-Engineered steel building erection or repair, which may include structural steel setting, metal wall and roof panel installation, building insulation and metal trim, flashing installation, and miscellaneous repairs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated commercial construction experience
• Four (4) year construction management degree or its equivalent preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency of construction tools and equipment, including but not limited to saws, drills, levels, transits, hand tools, etc.
• Equipment certifications (scissor lift, forklifts, boom lifts, skid steer, etc.) preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Familiar with basic office
• Timberline/Sage 300 Estimating, QuickBooks skills are a plus
• Demonstrated performance of multiple tasks in a fast-paced construction services environment with accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work closely and collaborate with team members, subcontractors, and customers in a professional manner
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lead and provide direction to others