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Bilingual Craft Instructor – Portland, Ore.
The Northwest College of Construction has an opening for a skilled Bilingual Craft Training Instructor. This is a part-time position. Classes are typically 4-hours in length and held one evening per week, September thru June. Occasional one-off classes could be scheduled as needed.
Required Skills, Abilities, Knowledge & Expertise:
- Verifiable journey-level experience for a minimum of three (3) years in the general construction
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required
- Preference is given to graduates of approved apprenticeship programs
- Paid attendance at an Instructor Certification Training Program class is required before teaching
- Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
How to Apply?
- Complete Application Packet. Click “Apply Here” and submit a current resume, cover letter and NWCOC application.
- If you have a disability or otherwise require an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process, you may contact us.
Why Join Us?
We are a privately funded, non-profit educational facility. Our Mission is to recruit, train and retain a highly skilled workforce for the construction industry by promoting life-long learning and excellence through career and technical education.
We are a leading provider of construction education and training at the craft, technical and professional levels of the industry. The great majority of our instructors are current full-time journey-workers, foreman, managers, and owners of construction firms.
Questions?
Email Katrina Cloud at KatrinaC@nwcoc.com or call 503-256-7300 x222 for more information.
05/05
Sheet Metal Craft Instructor – Portland, Ore.
The Northwest College of Construction has an opening for a skilled Commercial Sheet Metal Craft Instructor. This is a part-time position for one five-hour class, one night per week.
Required Skills, Abilities, Knowledge & Expertise:
- Verifiable journey-level experience for a minimum of three years in the Sheet Metal trade
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required
- Preference is given to graduates of approved apprenticeship programs
- Paid attendance at an Instructor Certification Training Program class is required before teaching
- Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
How to Apply?
- Complete the Application Packet
- Click “Apply Here” and submit a current resume, cover letter and NWCOC application.
- If you have a disability or otherwise require an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process, you may contact us.
Why Join Us?
We are a privately funded, non-profit educational facility. Our Mission is to recruit, train and retain a highly skilled workforce for the construction industry by promoting life-long learning and excellence through career and technical education.
Questions?
Email Katrina Cloud or call 503-256-7300 x222 for more information.
05/05
HVAC Craft Instructor – Portland, Ore.
The Northwest College of Construction has an opening for a skilled Commercial HVAC Craft Instructor. This is a part-time, evening position, teaching a 4-hour class one night per week.
Required Skills, Abilities, Knowledge & Expertise:
- Verifiable journey-level experience for a minimum of three (3) years in the trade
- First, second and third year instructors are preferred to have an LE-B or higher electrical license but it is not required
- Fourth year instructors must hold an LE-B, or higher electrical license, or be a retired license holder
- Experience with HVAC systems and procedures including:
- Refrigerants, oils, compressors and various metering devices
- Retail refrigeration systems and commercial hydronic systems
- Water treatment encountered in heating and cooling systems
- Steam systems, heat pumps, oil heating systems, and electronic controls
- Troubleshooting humidifiers, electronic air cleaners, economizers, zone controls, and heat recovery ventilators
- Planned maintenance for the systems described above
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required
- Preference is given to graduates of approved apprenticeship programs
- Paid attendance at an Instructor Certification Training Program class is required before teaching
- Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
For consideration, complete the Application for Employment located here. Click “Apply Here” and use the web submission form to submit a current resume, cover letter and NWCOC application. If you have a disability or otherwise require an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process, you may contact us.
We are a privately funded, non-profit educational facility. Our mission is to recruit, train and retain a highly skilled workforce for the construction industry by promoting life-long learning and excellence through career and technical education.
Email Katrina Cloud or call 503-256-7300 x222 for more information.
05/05
Superintendent – Tualatin, Ore.
Perlo Construction oversees and constructs new buildings in nearly all commercial market segments, including tenant improvements, existing building renovations and healthcare. With continued positive growth, we are looking for talented, like-minded professionals to join our team in the eternal pursuit of excellence. Perlo offers the opportunity to build a career in a supportive culture empowering self-starters who thrive in a fun and fast-paced environment. Recently, Perlo was listed as a Top Workplace by the Oregonian, one of the 100 Best Companies to work for in Oregon as well as one of Oregon’s 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies.
The Project Superintendent coordinates all on-site construction activities required to successfully complete the project safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest level of quality. This includes supervising all trade and field personnel.
Essential Duties:
- Promotes and enforces craft and subcontractor’s compliance with project safety program requirements; documents and ensures corrective measures are implemented and rectifies jobsite hazards immediately.
- Coordinates and supervises all construction activities.
- Directs all field personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, with quality workmanship that conforms to plans and specifications.
Additional Duties:
- Mentors and coaches foreman and other site leads as it relates to company policies and procedures and work requirements.
- Conducts and directs project safety meetings.
- Supervises foremen assigned to area of responsibility and provides liaison between field engineering, estimating, and crafts to ensure compliance of construction with drawings and specifications.
- Plans, directs, and supervises crews and subcontractors on a daily basis. Activities include planning, organizing, directing, and controlling methods of construction, manpower levels, material quantities equipment, work schedule and reviewing documentations.
- Inspects work areas to determine type of work required and materials and equipment to be used. May coordinate with foreman to insure constant flow of materials.
- Ensures that workers are supplied with tools, materials, and equipment for completion of project.
- Supervises jobsite setup.
- Identify and respond to quality assurance issues throughout the life of the project.
- Maintains liaison with other departments (i.e., Project Management, Risk Management, Accounting, Estimating) and directly reports to Project Manager to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, etc., support craft activities and project schedules.
- Ensures workers for each task are fully qualified to perform assigned duties.
- Maintains construction schedule including identifying schedule constraints and resolving the constraints.
- Orders materials and schedules inspections as necessary throughout the process.
- Ability to read and understands the project plans, submittals, and specifications.
- Reviews and markups submittals and shop drawings.
- Maintains positive relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
- Prepares and presents project look-ahead schedule to client and architect.
- Collaborates with the architect, subcontractors and construction crew to ensure feasibility of each project.
- Identifies and responds to potential issues throughout the life of the project to minimize potential negative impacts and help ensure the safety of the works.
- Facilitates quality assurance coordination meetings.
- Implements, monitors, benchmarks, and enforces standards of production for self-performed work to ensure field personal are operating efficiently and effectively.
- Prepares, schedules, and supervises completion of a final punch list.
Reports any applicable status and project updates, including delays and cost exposure back, to the Project Manager. - Maintains an organized job site, including the construction office.
Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation. - Respectfully takes direction from Project Manager and General Superintendent.
- Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
- Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally
- Exhibits good listening and comprehension
- Selects and uses appropriate communication methods
- Varies communication style to meet needs
- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
- Establishes and maintains effective relations
- Exhibits tact and consideration
- Works cooperatively in group situations
- Works actively to resolve conflicts
- Contributes to building a positive team spirit
- Builds morale and group commitments to goals and objectives
- Communicates changes effectively
- Prepares and supports those affected by change
- Builds commitment and overcomes resistance
- Exhibits confidence in self and others
- Inspires and motivates others to perform well
- Displays passion and optimism
- Inspires respect and trust
- Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates
- Confronts difficult situations
- Adapts to changes in the work environment
- Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Changes approach or method to best fit the situation
- Displays ability to influence key decision-makers
- Uses authority appropriately to accomplish goals
- Displays original thinking and creativity
- Displays willingness to make decisions
- Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
- Includes appropriate people in decision-making process
- Makes timely decisions
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Directly supervises employees in the field department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications:
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education & Experience:
High School diploma and five to eight years related experience in general commercial construction and tenant improvements, of varying sizes.
Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations:
Certifications as required by the Company Safety program.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, co-workers, and government officials.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Computer Skills:
Job requires specialized computer skills. Must be adept at using various applications including database, spreadsheet, report writing, word processing, and communicate by e-mail.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use stairways to climb to multiple floors within office building, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to type or dial, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including salary, bonus, medical/dental/vision, vacation/sick/pay and retirement. Perlo is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries with be handled confidentially.
Application:
To apply, click here.
11/17
Receptionist – Tualatin, Ore.
As one of the longest standing commercial general contractors in Oregon, Perlo Construction has established a reputation of quality, professionalism, and integrity. Building and growing in nearly every industry, Perlo offers career opportunities in a supportive culture empowering self-starters who thrive in a fun and fast-paced environment. Perlo is consistently listed as a Top Workplace by the Oregonian, one of the 100 Best Companies to work for in Oregon as well as one of Oregon’s 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies, achieving their coveted Lighthouse Award in 2020.
The Receptionist manages the front desk by handling administrative tasks, including greeting visitors, answering the phone, scheduling meetings and events, and general office organization. The Receptionist will also provide general office support by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties:
- Greet guests and visitors
- Answers all incoming calls
- Assists with administrative tasks as needed
Additional Duties:
- Greets guests and visitors, determines nature of business, and announces visitors to appropriate personnel
- Answers phones pleasantly and promptly, determines purpose of callers, and forwards calls appropriately
- Retrieves, sorts, and delivers all incoming and outgoing mail and packages
- Maintains office security and monitors visitor access and issues passes when required
- Maintains multi-line phone system and manages all incoming calls
- Maintains general areas, bathrooms, meeting rooms, kitchens, and breakrooms in regard to inventory, stock and cleanliness
- Answers questions about the organization and provides callers with the address, directions, company fax numbers, company website, and other related information
- Organizes and places office supply orders and service calls from vendors
- Maintains petty cash box
- Prepares meeting and conference rooms with set up, tech, and catering needs
- Keeps office, reception, and conference rooms safe and clean
- Assists in coordinating multi-department projects and internal/external events, as needed
- Performs other clerical duties, such as filing, photocopying, and collating as needed
- Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation
- Respectfully takes direction from HR Manager
- Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance
- Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor
- Other duties as assigned
Interpersonal Skills:
- Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally
- Exhibits good listening and comprehension
- Selects and uses appropriate communication methods
- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
- Varies communication style to meet needs
- Establishes and maintains effective relations
- Balances team and individual responsibilities
- Ability to effectively multi-task
- Displays passion and optimism
- Adapts to changes in the work environment
- Displays ability to influence key decision-makers
- Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Displays original thinking and creativity
Qualifications:
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education & Experience:
High School Diploma or GED. One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of email, word processing, spreadsheet software, inventory software, and database software.
Reasoning Ability :
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to professionally administer all incoming calls and ensure phone calls are redirected accordingly.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including salary, bonus, medical/dental/vision, vacation/sick/pay and retirement. Perlo is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries with be handled confidentially.
02/15
Communications Coordinator – Tualatin, Ore.
As one of the longest standing commercial general contractors in Oregon, Perlo Construction has established a reputation of quality, professionalism, and integrity. Building and growing in nearly every industry, Perlo offers career opportunities in a supportive culture empowering self-starters who thrive in a fun and fast-paced environment. Perlo is consistently listed as a Top Workplace by the Oregonian, one of the 100 Best Companies to work for in Oregon as well as one of Oregon’s 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies, achieving their coveted Lighthouse Award in 2020.
The Communications Coordinator will be responsible for on-brand messaging, copywriting and editing in-depth project proposals, writing content for a variety of marketing campaigns and programs content for social media, and support business development efforts. Additionally, they will provide support for general internal and external communications and public relations.
Essential Duties:
- Develops, edits and proofreads RFP/RFQ responses, proposals and other marketing collateral of a moderately complex and technical nature.
- Develops internal and external communications for ads, social media, weekly newsletter, web pages, events, promotional materials, presentations, and award submissions.
- Creates and publishes creative content across social media channels and blogs.
Additional Duties:
- Develops overall company content for internal and external communications to elevate brand awareness.
- Creates communication and marketing strategies for campaigns, proposals, events, materials and more.
- Compiles, updates and maintains accurate project descriptions and company employee resumes to be used in project proposals and other internal and external communications.
- Provides copywriting, content creation and editing support to additional departments, as needed.
- Develops and assists with awards submissions by interviewing internal and external project teams and gathering data for impactful nominations/submissions.
- Responds to communication-related issues in a timely manner.
Conducts regular research about the industry and competitors for continued growth and ways to improve communications. - Supports the Executive team and HR with communications and editing.
- Assists with promoting, planning, coordinating company culture events.
- Routinely monitors, prepares, and updates employee experience lists.
- Assists Marketing with company culture events, swag and administrative tasks as needed.
- Generates public relations with local media outlets, written press releases and announcements.
- Strong project and time management with attention to detail and ability and meet every deadline.
- Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
- Respectfully takes direction from the Marketing Coordinator.
- Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
- Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally
- Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form
- Exhibits good listening and comprehension
- Selects and uses appropriate communication methods
- Writes clearly and informatively
- Varies communication style to meet needs
- Establishes and maintains effective relations
- Works cooperatively in group situations
- Balances team and individual responsibilities
- Exhibits confidence in self and others
- Displays passion and optimism
- Adapts to changes in the work environment
- Displays ability to influence key decision-makers
- Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Displays original thinking and creativity
- Displays willingness to make decisions
- Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
- Makes timely decisions
Qualifications:
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or similar field preferred. A minimum of three years’ experience working in architecture, engineering, construction firm, or other professional field is preferred.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of email, word processing, spreadsheet software, inventory software, and database software. Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel are mandatory. Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, InCopy, and WordPress experience preferred.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including salary, bonus, medical/dental/vision, vacation/sick/pay and retirement. Perlo is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries with be handled confidentially.
02/15
Project Engineer – Tualatin, Ore.
Perlo Construction oversees and constructs new buildings in nearly all commercial market segments, including tenant improvements, existing building renovations and healthcare. With continued positive growth, we are looking for talented, like-minded professionals to join our team in the eternal pursuit of excellence. Perlo offers the opportunity to build a career in a supportive culture empowering self-starters who thrive in a fun and fast-paced environment. Recently, Perlo was listed as a Top Workplace by the Oregonian, one of the 100 Best Companies to work for in Oregon as well as one of Oregon’s 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies.
A Project Engineer’s job is to assist and support the Project Manager in executing the construction procedures and ensuring they are completed in a timely and efficient manner by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties:
- Assists and supports the Project Manager in oversight of each project from conception to the finished structure.
- Reads blueprints, structural drawings, and plan sets.
- Identifies and responds to potential issues throughout the life of the project.
Additional Duties:
- Assists and supports the Project Manager in oversight of each project from conception to the finished structure.
- Reads blueprints, structural drawings, and plan sets.
- Identifies and responds to potential issues throughout the life of the project to minimize the potential negative impacts and help ensure the safety of the work.
- Assists the Project Manager in estimating both construction management and self-perform work items.
- Assists the Project Manager in updating the project schedule.
- Assists the Project Manager in reviewing and evaluating subcontractor bid proposals.
- Processes subcontracts and subcontractor change orders for review by the Project Manager.
- Reviews and processes submittals and RFI’s.
- Tracks down and assembles pricing for change orders for review by the Project Manager.
- Prepares project meeting minutes for review by the Project Manager.
- Participates in onsite meetings with the client, architect, subcontractors, and construction crew.
- Collaborates with the architect, subcontractors, and construction crew to ensure feasibility of each project.
- Supports the quality control and punch list process.
- Prepares and submits project billings for review by the Project Manager.
- Prepares and submits cost projections for review by the Project Manager.
- Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
- Respectfully takes direction from the Project Manager and Vice President of Construction Services.
- Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
- Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally
- Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form
- Exhibits good listening and comprehension
- Selects and uses appropriate communication methods
- Writes clearly and informatively
- Varies communication style to meet needs
- Establishes and maintains effective relations
- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
- Exhibits tact and consideration
- Works cooperatively in group situations
- Works actively to resolve conflicts
- Balances team and individual responsibilities
- Communicates changes effectively
- Prepares and supports those affected by change
- Exhibits confidence in self and others
- Inspires and motivates others to perform well
- Cost management
- Able to effectively multitask
- Displays passion and optimism
- Inspires respect and trust
- Confronts difficult situations
- Uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts
- Adapts to changes in the work environment
- Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Changes approach or method to best fit the situation
- Displays ability to influence key decision-makers
- Uses authority appropriately to accomplish goals
- Displays original thinking and creativity
- Displays willingness to make decisions
- Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
- Includes appropriate people in decision-making process
- Makes timely decisions
Qualifications:
- Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education & Experience:
- 0 to 2 year(s) related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer Skills:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Project; and Bluebeam. Viewpoint and/or AIA Construction Software knowledge preferred.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to make quick decisions and commit to a clear course of action.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use stairways to climb to multiple floors within office building, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to type or dial, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including salary, bonus, medical/dental/vision, vacation/sick/pay and retirement. Perlo is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries with be handled confidentially.
Application:
To apply, click here.
02/15
Project Manager – Tualatin, Ore.
Perlo Construction oversees and constructs new buildings in nearly all commercial market segments, including tenant improvements, existing building renovations and healthcare. With continued positive growth, we are looking for talented, like-minded professionals to join our team in the eternal pursuit of excellence. Perlo offers the opportunity to build a career in a supportive culture empowering self-starters who thrive in a fun and fast-paced environment. Recently, Perlo was listed as a Top Workplace by the Oregonian, one of the 100 Best Companies to work for in Oregon as well as one of Oregon’s 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies.
A Project Manager’s job is to plan and supervise a wide range of construction projects from start to finish. You will organize and oversee construction procedures and ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties:
- Oversees each project from conception to the finished structure.
- Interfaces with both construction professionals and the client on a day-to-day basis.
- Reads blueprints, structural drawings, and plan sets.
Additional Duties:
- Maintains a strong knowledge of construction materials, processes, verbiage, and equipment.
- Creates and updates the project budget.
- Estimates both construction management and self-perform work items.
- Creates and updates the project schedule.
- Reviews and negotiates with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Prepares and presents the project proposal, clarifications, alternates, and value engineering to clients and architects.
- Works with the Senior Project Manager and Executive Leadership to negotiate owner contracts.
- Reviews and processes subcontracts and subcontractor change orders.
- Reviews and processes submittals, RFI’s, change proposals, and owner change orders.
- Authors project meeting minutes.
- Conducts onsite meetings with the client, architect, subcontractors, and construction crew.
- Collaborates with the architect, subcontractors, and construction crew to ensure feasibility of each project.
- Identifies and responds to potential issues throughout the life of the project to minimize the potential negative impacts and help ensure the safety of the work.
- Prepares and submits project billings to clients.
- Reviews and approves vendor and subcontractor payments.
- Prepares and submits cost projections.
- Supports the quality control and punch list process.
- Assists in marketing and business development efforts.
- Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
- Respectfully takes direction from the Senior Project Manager and Vice President of Construction.
- Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
- Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally
- Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form
- Exhibits good listening and comprehension
- Selects and uses appropriate communication methods
- Writes clearly and informatively
- Able to effectively multitask
- Displays passion and optimism
- Inspires respect and trust
- Confronts difficult situations
- Uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts
- Adapts to changes in the work environment
- Varies communication style to meet needs
- Establishes and maintains effective relations
- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
- Exhibits tact and consideration
- Works cooperatively in group situations
- Works actively to resolve conflicts
- Balances team and individual responsibilities
- Communicates changes effectively
- Prepares and supports those affected by change
- Exhibits confidence in self and others
- Inspires and motivates others to perform well
- Cost management
- Risk-management
- Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Changes approach or method to best fit the situation
- Displays ability to influence key decision-makers
- Uses authority appropriately to accomplish goals
- Displays original thinking and creativity
- Displays willingness to make decisions
- Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
- Includes appropriate people in decision-making process
- Makes timely decisions
- Ability to work independently
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Directly supervises project engineers in the Construction Services Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications:
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education & Experience:
3 to 5 year(s) related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Project; and Bluebeam. Viewpoint and/or AIA Construction Software knowledge preferred.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to make quick decisions and commit to a clear course of action.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use stairways to climb to multiple floors within office building, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to type or dial, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including salary, bonus, medical/dental/vision, vacation/sick/pay and retirement. Perlo is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries with be handled confidentially.
Application:
To apply, click here.
02/15
Survey Technician – 3D Scanning (Office): Signing Bonus
Westlake Consultants is currently hiring for a CAD Technician to join our specialty Industrial Measurement Division (IMD). This team performs state-of-the-art industrial surveying for an array of diverse clients from high-tech, manufacturing and fabrication facilities, to the marine industry.
If you are a detailed-orientated individual who enjoys teamwork, this is an excellent opportunity to grow professionally within a company culture that supports work/life balance.
The Ideal Candidate Will Offer:
- 2-5 years proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D (Autodesk – 2010+ versions)
- Experience with construction calculations, topographic mapping, and drafting
- Excellent understanding of AutoCAD COGO points
- Strong listening, writing, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple, concurrent projects in an efficient manner
Typical Responsibilities Include:
- AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting
- Performing office calculation
Westlake is a locally-owned company since 1983, Westlake offers professional surveying, civil engineering and land use planning services. Specialty areas include 3D laser scanning, precision industrial measurement and wind energy development services. Through our years of successful project experience, we have built a ‘can do’ reputation within our industry. We are known for true collaboration with our clients, and we welcome those professionals who share our passion to excel.
What You Can Expect at Westlake:
- A common drive: As an ‘Innovative Small Business’ award-winner, we share a passion to be more than average.
- A tightly-knit team: Together, we embrace the hard work it takes to be an industry leader. Together, we celebrate our accomplishments with killer barbeques, holiday parties and community events.
- A horizontal organizational style: Contributions of all team members are valued and integral to our success.
- Investment in you and the technology you use: We’re committed to your training and professional development, and to making sure you have the state-of-the-art equipment you need to do your job.
We are parents, youth league coaches, volunteer board members, and dog lovers. We work together to achieve scheduling flexibility in order to meet personal and professional goals. We maintain a commitment to your:
- Work /Life Balance
- Paid vacation time, sick leave, & paid holidays
- Company-sponsored events & volunteer opportunities
- Professional Development
- Professional education & licensure allowances
- In-house continuing education opportunities & networking
- Financial Well Being
- Profit share & 401(k)
- Company-paid term life & AD&D insurance
- Health & Wellness
- 100% employee paid company benefits, competitive benefit package
- Medical & dependent care flexible benefit plan
- Company-paid short term disability insurance
Job Type:
- Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- AutoCAD: 2 years (Preferred)
Applications:
- Applications can be sent to hr@westlakeconsultants.com
11/17
Instrument Person – Level 1: Signing Bonus
Westlake Consultants looking for an entry-level Survey Instrument Person to join our specialty Industrial Measurement Division (IMD). This position requires 1-2 years experience in surveying.
If you are a detailed problem-solver who likes to be challenged, this is an exceptional opportunity to start building a professional career within a company culture that supports work/life balance.
As an entry-level Survey Instrument Person, you’ll learn about 3D dimensioning, layout, and industrial measurement while using state-of-the-art equipment. You’ll be part of a team performing surveying for a diverse group of clients, from high-tech, manufacturing and fabrication facilities, to the marine industry.
The Ideal Beginning Level Candidate Will Have:
- A genuine interest in 3D surveying and a commitment to teamwork;
- High school diploma or GED (required);
- Strong listening, writing, and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to work in all types of environments (i.e., indoors, outdoors, extreme weather conditions);
- Ability to lift and move 50 lbs.;
- Ability to be badged for work in sensitive/restricted areas (i.e., drug testing, provide proof of COVID vaccinations, background screening);
- A valid driver’s license (a valid state-issued license is required at time of hire/ obtaining an Oregon license is required within 30 days of hire);
- Ability to work extended hours (schedule occasionally requires 10-hour shift and/or Saturday work).
- Availability for occasional travel within the United States and/or overseas.
Westlake is a locally owned company since 1983, Westlake offers professional surveying, civil engineering, and land use planning services. Specialty areas include 3D laser scanning, precision industrial measurement and wind energy development services. Through our years of successful project experience, we have built a ‘can do’ reputation within our industry. We are known for true collaboration with our clients, and we welcome those professionals who share our passion to excel.
What You Can Expect at Westlake:
- A common drive: As an ‘Innovative Small Business’ award-winner, we share a passion to be more than average.
- A tight knit team: Together, we embrace the hard work it takes to be an industry leader. Together, we celebrate our accomplishments with killer barbeques, holiday parties and community events.
- A horizontal organizational style: Contributions of all team members are valued and integral to our success.
- Investment in you and the technology you use: We’re committed to your training and professional development, and to making sure you have the state-of-the-art equipment you need to do your job.
We are parents, youth league coaches, volunteer board members, and dog lovers. We work together to achieve scheduling flexibility to meet personal and professional goals. We maintain a commitment to your:
- Work /Life Balance
- Paid vacation time, sick leave, & paid holidays
- Company-sponsored events & volunteer opportunities
- Professional Development
- Professional education & licensure allowances
- In-house continuing education opportunities & networking
Financial Well Being
- Profit share & 401(k)
- Company-paid term life & AD&D insurance
- Health & Wellness
- 100% employee paid company benefits, competitive benefit package
- Medical & dependent care flexible benefit plan
- Company-paid short term disability insurance
Job Type:
- Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Experience:
- Surveying: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Applications:
- Applications can be sent to hr@westlakeconsultants.com
11/17
Instrument Person – Level 2: Signing Bonus
Westlake Consultants is looking for a Survey Instrument Person with some experience to join our specialty Industrial Measurement Division (IMD). We are willing to train the right individual who is committed to learning and who has a true interest in 3D scanning and precision measurement surveying.
If you are a detailed problem-solver who likes to be challenged, this is an exceptional opportunity to build a professional career within a company culture that supports work/life balance.
As an intermediate-level Survey Instrument Person, you’ll learn about 3D dimensioning, layout, and industrial measurement while using state-of-the-art equipment. You’ll be part of a team performing surveying for a diverse group of clients, from high-tech, manufacturing and fabrication facilities, to the marine industry.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- A genuine interest in 3D surveying and a commitment to teamwork;
- A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in the surveying field;
- Basic skills using survey equipment and software including instruments, data collectors, electronic levels, and 3D scanners;
- Basic skills in construction layout and as-builts;
- High school diploma or GED (required);
- Strong listening, writing, and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to work in all types of environments (i.e., indoors, outdoors, extreme weather conditions);
- Ability to lift and move 50 lbs.;
- Ability to be badged for work in sensitive/restricted areas (i.e., drug testing, provide proof of COVID vaccinations, background screening);
- A valid driver’s license (a valid state-issued license is required at time of hire/ obtaining an Oregon license is required within 30 days of hire);
- Ability to work extended hours (schedule occasionally requires 10-hour shift and/or Saturday work);
- Availability for occasional travel within the United States and/or overseas.
Representative Job Responsibilities Include:
- Assisting Crew Chief with management of files and data;
- Assisting Crew Chief with operation of instrument for a variety of construction layout and as-built surveys;
- Set up, adjustment, and breakdown of survey equipment;
- Organizing, stocking, maintaining survey gear, equipment, supplies, and trucks to keep them in good repair;
- Assisting in training entry-level instrument persons;
- Continually advance knowledge with upgrades in technology.
- Maintaining safety standards and site safety protocol.
Westlake is a locally owned company since 1983, Westlake offers professional surveying, civil engineering, and land use planning services. Specialty areas include 3D laser scanning, precision industrial measurement and wind energy development services. Through our years of successful project experience, we have built a ‘can do’ reputation within our industry. We are known for true collaboration with our clients, and we welcome those professionals who share our passion to excel.
What You Can Expect at Westlake:
- A common drive: As an ‘Innovative Small Business’ award-winner, we share a passion to be more than average.
- A tight knit team: Together, we embrace the hard work it takes to be an industry leader. Together, we celebrate our accomplishments with killer barbeques, holiday parties and community events.
- A horizontal organizational style: Contributions of all team members are valued and integral to our success.
- Investment in you and the technology you use: We’re committed to your training and professional development, and to making sure you have the state-of-the-art equipment you need to do your job.
We are parents, youth league coaches, volunteer board members, and dog lovers. We work together to achieve scheduling flexibility to meet personal and professional goals. We maintain a commitment to your:
- Work /Life Balance
- Paid vacation time, sick leave, & paid holidays
- Company-sponsored events & volunteer opportunities
- Professional Development
- Professional education & licensure allowances
- In-house continuing education opportunities & networking
Financial Well Being
- Profit share & 401(k)
- Company-paid term life & AD&D insurance
- Health & Wellness
- 100% employee paid company benefits, competitive benefit package
- Medical & dependent care flexible benefit plan
- Company-paid short term disability insurance
Job Type:
- Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Experience:
- Surveying: 1 year (Preferred)
Applications:
- Applications can be sent to hr@westlakeconsultants.com
11/17
Project Manager – Heavy Construction – Tigard, Ore.
- A current Oregon Professional Land Surveying license is preferred; an LSIT is required
- A college degree is preferable
- A minimum 4 – 7 years’ experience in responsible charge for managing heavy construction projects (i.e. bridges, highways, high rise buildings, hospitals, shopping malls)
- Proficient with AutoCAD/Civil 3D
- Proficient in performing calculations using construction plans and/or CAD design drawings
- Proficient in checking calculations and field data in CAD drawings
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Experience in preparing cost estimates, staking scopes, and proposals for bidding purposes
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Research and develop work plans for survey projects;
Perform survey and utility research; - Coordinate with survey crews to accomplish project goals;
- Manage, supervise and train field and office staff for efficient completion of projects;
- Maintain relationships with Contractors, Project Managers, and Superintendents
- Estimate and budget man-hours for survey projects, review monthly job costing report for invoicing and project management.
Westlake Consultants is a locally owned company since 1983, Westlake offers professional surveying, civil engineering, and land use planning services. Specialty areas include 3D laser scanning, precision industrial measurement and wind energy development services. Through our years of successful project experience, we have built a ‘can do’ reputation within our industry. We are known for true collaboration with our clients, and we welcome those professionals who share our passion to excel.
What You Can Expect at Westlake:
- A common drive: As an ‘Innovative Small Business’ award-winner, we share a passion to be more than average.
- A tight knit team: Together, we embrace the hard work it takes to be an industry leader. Together, we celebrate our accomplishments with killer barbeques, holiday parties and community events.
- A horizontal organizational style: Contributions of all team members are valued and integral to our success.
- Investment in you and the technology you use: We’re committed to your training and professional development, and to making sure you have the state-of-the-art equipment you need to do your job.
We are parents, youth league coaches, volunteer board members, and dog lovers. We work together to achieve scheduling flexibility to meet personal and professional goals. We maintain a commitment to your:
- Work /Life Balance
- Paid vacation time, sick leave, & paid holidays
- Company-sponsored events & volunteer opportunities
- Professional Development
- Professional education & licensure allowances
- In-house continuing education opportunities & networking
Financial Well Being
- Profit share & 401(k)
- Company-paid term life & AD&D insurance
- Health & Wellness
- 100% employee paid company benefits, competitive benefit package
- Medical & dependent care flexible benefit plan
- Company-paid short term disability insurance
Job Type:
- Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental Pay Types:
- Signing bonus
Experience:
- Project management: 4 years (Preferred)
- Construction Project Managers: 4 years (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Applications:
- Applications can be sent to hr@westlakeconsultants.com
11/17
Project Surveyor – Development Department with Signing Bonus
At Westlake Consultants, land surveying is not just another service – it’s central to our identity. We’re currently looking for an individual as committed to surveying as we are to join us as a Project Surveyor. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to contribute at a high level on a variety of interesting projects, within a culture that supports professional growth and work/life balance.
As a woman-founded firm, we believe that diverse teams produce successful project outcomes. We work to foster an atmosphere where every team member feels respected and appreciated, and has equal access to opportunity for professional growth. If you’re passionate about the survey profession and looking to grow professionally while making a positive difference in the community, we’d like to talk to you.
- Signing bonus & relocation assistance may be available.
The Ideal Candidate Will Offer:
- A minimum of 4 years surveying experience with topographic mapping, boundary resolution, subdivision platting, Records of Survey, and heavy construction projects;
- Experience surveying for site development (residential, retail, commercial, industrial), transportation, and utilities;
- Skills including research for maps and deeds, ALTA/NSPS surveys, ROW surveys, design surveys, land development, topographic surveys, platting, and construction staking;
- Knowledge of principles of boundary control, map preparation, and land surveying techniques;
- Knowledge of Oregon laws and regulations related to land surveying;
- Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil, GPS (Trimble Business Center, Trimble Access field software, Trimble R8 GNSS equipment) and CORS network;
- Proficiently with cadastral section breakdown calculations, and with AutoCAD Civil 3D;
- Strong organizational and writing skills, as well as project management skills;
- Ability to manage and coordinate survey technicians and field personnel work activities;
- Ability to take on responsibilities of CAD drafting, calculations, estimating, proposal preparation, and budgeting tasks;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills including willingness to network with clients and survey colleagues;
- Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
- A high level of production ability, along with a strong work ethic and sense of professional integrity;
- A 4-year or 2-year degree/certification in Geomatics/Land Surveying, Geography, or related/relevant field;
- A current Oregon Professional Land Surveying License is preferred; an LSIT is required.
Typical Responsibilities Include:
- Using AutoCAD Civil 3D, prepares a variety of survey documents including boundary surveys, Records of Survey, exhibits, subdivision plats, and topographic maps (including ground models/property features);
- Reduces field data using Trimble Business Center and imports data/exports data for field work through AutoCAD Civil 3D;
Performs office calculations; - Prepares legal descriptions of real property;
- Directs survey field crew work and performs field work (as needed);
- Supports field crew as needed for monumentation and/or construction staking.
Westlake is a locally owned company since 1983, Westlake offers professional surveying, civil engineering, and land use planning services. Specialty areas include 3D laser scanning, precision industrial measurement and wind energy development services. Through our years of successful project experience, we have built a ‘can do’ reputation within our industry. We are known for true collaboration with our clients, and we welcome those professionals who share our passion to excel.
What You Can Expect at Westlake:
- A common drive: As an ‘Innovative Small Business’ award-winner, we share a passion to be more than average.
- A tight knit team: Together, we embrace the hard work it takes to be an industry leader. Together, we celebrate our accomplishments with killer barbeques, holiday parties and community events.
- A horizontal organizational style: Contributions of all team members are valued and integral to our success.
- Investment in you and the technology you use: We’re committed to your training and professional development, and to making sure you have the state-of-the-art equipment you need to do your job.
We are parents, youth league coaches, volunteer board members, and dog lovers. We work together to achieve scheduling flexibility to meet personal and professional goals. We maintain a commitment to your:
- Work /Life Balance
- Paid vacation time, sick leave, & paid holidays
- Company-sponsored events & volunteer opportunities
- Professional Development
- Professional education & licensure allowances
- In-house continuing education opportunities & networking
Financial Well Being
- Profit share & 401(k)
- Company-paid term life & AD&D insurance
- Health & Wellness
- 100% employee paid company benefits, competitive benefit package
- Medical & dependent care flexible benefit plan
- Company-paid short term disability insurance
Job Type:
- Full-time
Salary:
- $80,000.00 – $92,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- AutoCAD: 4 years (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Applications:
- Applications can be sent to hr@westlakeconsultants.com
11/17
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