Nicholson Construction

CEEcareers; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Maternal and Paternal Leave

401(k) matching

Safe Harbor Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Sick Days

Job summary

Nicholson Construction seeks a civil/construction professional to provide technical, quality control and administrative support on jobsites. The role involves field QC, surveying, material management, and coordination of drawings and change orders.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant BS degree, 2–6 years of construction experience, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel/Outlook; CAD/SketchUp skills are a plus. Expect on-site work and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related degree.
• Experience in construction-related fields (2–6 years) including drawings, specs, surveying or geotechnical work.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook; familiarity with CAD/SketchUp is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Nicholson safety regulations are followed and enforced.
• Performs field quality control tests and day-to-day preconstruction tasks.
• Prepares and manages quality control, production records and scheduling.
• Orders materials, writes purchase orders, and tracks inventory.
• Leads small work crews on technical tasks (water testing, load testing, etc.).
• Resolves drawing interpretation problems, interferences and errors.
• Performs field surveys and resolves geometry issues.
• Prepares drawings and sketches to support construction work.
• Assists in writing change orders and claim analysis.
• Ensures all installations follow Nicholson Quality Control Manual.
• Expands takeoffs/approaches from estimate to constructability level.
• CAD work/SketchUp; expands drawings to shop drawing level.

Skills

Field quality control

Surveying

Budgeting / Costing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related degree

Tools

CAD

SketchUp

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Summary:

Provides technical, quality control and administrative support to Superintendents, Project Engineers and Project Managers on jobsites.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures that all Nicholson and OSHA safety regulations are followed and enforced
• Performs field quality control tests and day to day tasks associated with preconstruction group responsibilities
• Prepares and manage quality control, production records and scheduling
• Orders materials, writes purchase orders, and tracks inventory
• Runs small work crews (technical tasks like water testing, load testing, etc.)
• Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors
• Performs field surveys and resolves geometry issues
• Prepares drawings and sketches to support construction work
• Assists in preparation technical writing of change order documentation and claim analysis
• Ensures all installation follows Nicholson Quality Control Manual
• Expand Takeoffs/Approaches from Estimate to Constructability Level
• CAD Work/Sketchup
• Expand Drawings / Design to Shop Drawing Level on Key Components
• Solicit Vendors/Subs

Education & Training:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related degree

Experience:

• Experience (2-6 years) of construction equipment/ techniques (i.e. drawings, specifications, building materials, surveying, design, or geotechnical work)

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of bidding and job costing procedures
• Knowledgeable in structural and geotechnical designs related to our techniques
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Physical Requirements:

• Lift, carry, pull and push at least 40 pounds
• Travel per the company travel policy, often overnight and away from home

Mental Requirements:

• Converse effectively using both verbal and written communication.
• Make decisions and assume accountability
• Concentrate on tasks
• Demonstrate ability to manage stress and emotions as related to the workplace
• Attention to detail
• Identify and resolve conflict
• Assess safety and risk

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Life Insurance
• Maternal and Paternal Leave
• 401(k)matching
• Safe Harbor Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Days

Nicholson Construction participates in E-Verify.

In an effort to foster a diverse workforce Nicholson Construction encourages applications from minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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