Construction Craft Rep

Zachry Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is hiring a Construction Craft Rep in San Antonio, Texas. The role involves assisting the Craft Supervision team with planning, quantity management, and material requisitions. Candidates should have supervisory experience and be adept in using tools like Microsoft Office.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and a minimum of 3 years in a trades-related role. Zachry Group emphasizes a safe work environment and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Journeyman tradesperson or related field.
• Supervisory experience of at least 1 year is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform constructability analysis on Construction Work Packages.
• Support the development of IWPs with Superintendent input.
• Track and identify missing materials for IWPs.

Skills

Journeyman tradesperson experience

Supervisory experience

Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)

AWP Training

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Scheduling software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

Zachry is collecting applications for Construction Craft Rep to assist the Craft Supervision team (General Foremen, Foremen and Superintendents) with craft work planning, earned value, quantity management, document management, procurement/material management, cost management and technical support. A successful Construction Craft Rep interfaces well with the Craft Supervision team, Design Engineers, and other members of the project team. Specific task assignments include Material takeoffs (MTOs), progress measurement and reporting, development of material requisitions, utilization of 4D modeling program, review of cost codes, communication of design drawing and specification requirements and submittal of time sheets. The Construction Craft Rep reports directly to the Planning Lead and has overall responsibility for supporting the building of Installation Work Packages (IWP’s) and maintaining IWP’s for progress and updates. The Construction Craft Rep is expected to support the development of plans based upon the project schedule and their craft superintendent’s execution strategy. Multiple craft reps on site support the superintendents and the planner assigned to a craft. Opportunities will be available in muti-state to support construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform constructability analysis on high level Construction Work Packages (CWPs) and develop electronic packages.
• Support the development of CWPs into IWPs with input from Superintendent.
• Track missing material/equipment for IWPs within 90 days of the plan.
• Estimate resource requirements for each IWP and verify with the General Foreman.
• Work with other craft reps and Workface Planners from other disciplines to ensure that the execution sequence is logical and well-coordinated.
• Verify MTO’s for each IWP and load into the project progressing database (if not using a software program that performs this task).
• Identify constraints and mitigate or verify prior to scheduling the package for execution. (materials, scaffolds, equipment, tools, etc.)
• Issue Bill of Materials to Material Management for Trial Allocation and fulfilment of material for IWP’s
• Ensure correct drawing revisions are included in IWP’s before issuance to the field for execution.
• Develop, issue, and track IWP’s.
• Help troubleshoot field challenges to mitigate crew downtime.
• Support the development of Requests for Information (RFIs) when appropriate.
• Close out IWPs when complete and reassign tasks to other IWPs if required.
• Capture construction progress in project quantity tracking system Work Packs.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Track (Level 1 Planner)

• Journeyman tradesperson (or equivalent) for 3 years minimum.
• Supervisory experience (1 year minimum)
• AWP Training
• Adequate computer skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe (.pdf), etc.)

Engineering Track (Level 1 Planner)

• 3 years minimum field experience
• Recommendation from employer (verified)AWP Training
• Adequate computer skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe (.pdf), etc.)
• (4-year degree)

Subject Matter Expert Track (Level 1 Planner)

• 5 years minimum field experience (resume w/ references)
• Recommendation from employer (verified)
• AWP Training
• Adequate computer skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe (.pdf), etc.)

Minimum Education required (none, high school, AA, BA, etc.)

• High School Diploma

Preferred Qualifications But Not Required

• 1-3 years of field experience in Construction Engineering
• Experience with scheduling, report writing, data entry, filing and document management
• Knowledge of Craft Progress- Work Packs, Aconex SIMS, Oracle, scheduling software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employees will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, video chat and software systems. Position will include visits to maintenance sites and industrial facilities requiring mobility (on ground and at heights) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and work boots.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees will work in multiple environments including an office, warehouse and in a trailer or building on sites. On work sites noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling and talking, bells whistles and alarms.

The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Construction Craft Rep position. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

Zachry is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.