Master Carpenter – On-Site Design-Build Construction

calistacorp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Brice Highway LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a skilled Carpenter for on-site work on transportation and utility projects. You will perform master-level carpentry tasks according to project plans and supervisor instructions, inspecting work for code compliance and quality.

This evergreen role reviews plans, uses blueprints, and collaborates with a team to build, retrofit, and maintain facilities. Candidates should have strong carpentry skills, read plans, and uphold safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of structural bridge elements and concrete formwork systems.
• All around knowledge of materials, terms, and practices in construction field.
• Excellent understanding of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction.
• Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools.
• Experience with reading plans and understanding tasks at hand.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, both logical and interpersonal.
• Work requires professional verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works well in group problem solving situations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical project performance data to support accurate estimating and future bid development.
• Assist with maintaining historical cost data, bid management systems, and estimating software.
• Work collaboratively with senior company managers to ensure estimating deliverables meet established standards, including bid packages, formats, and budget tracking tools.
• Utilize HCSS HeavyBid in accordance with established processes and procedures.
• Maintain and update HCSS HeavyBid libraries as assigned.
• Update equipment rates annually and labor rates quarterly, accounting for project-specific wage requirements when applicable.
• Ensure project estimates conform to company standards for budget creation and cost data usage.
• Review project plans and specifications to confirm scope completeness.
• Identify potential risks, cost impacts, constructability concerns, and long-lead procurement items.
• Solicit subcontractor and supplier pricing and maintain supporting documentation within estimating software.
• Maintain bid history records and track prospective work opportunities.
• Prepare instructions to bidders, bid forms, and other solicitation documents as required.
• Review general conditions, schedules, scopes of work, site logistics, and related exhibits in coordination with Operations.
• Ensure continuity of project information from estimate through budget handoff.
• Review and evaluate specialty contractor bids and scopes.
• Coordinate technical proposal requirements with the Marketing Department.
• Collaborate with operational staff to review constructability and execution considerations.
• Monitor and communicate construction and material cost trends impacting project estimates.
• Evaluate alternate means and methods to determine cost-effective solutions.
• Build and maintain effective professional relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and perform work safely.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bridge knowledge

Materials knowledge

Carpentry skills

Measurement tools

Reading blueprints

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Brice Highway LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a skilled Carpenter for on-site work on transportation and utility projects. You will perform master-level carpentry tasks according to project plans and supervisor instructions, inspecting work for code compliance and quality.

This evergreen role reviews plans, uses blueprints, and collaborates with a team to build, retrofit, and maintain facilities. Candidates should have strong carpentry skills, read plans, and uphold safety standards on site.