Industry Careers

Admission and Apprenticeship Assistant – Portland, Ore.

Highlights:

• $18.00 per hr / $37,440 annual
• Permanent, Full Time / 40 hrs per week
• Onsite work required / Remote is not available
• PTO, 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Benefits including employer paid medical, vision & dental; 401k; & Costco membership
• 2 yrs clerical/office experience preferred
• Near PDX Airport
• Complete Application Packet: https://nwcoc.com/about-us/employment/

The Northwest College of Construction is accepting applications for a full-time, front office, Admission and Apprenticeship Assistant. The pay for this position is $18.00 per hour, 40 hours per week: M–Th is 9 am–6 pm, and F is 8 am–5 pm during school year and M–F from 8 am–5 pm during summer term.

Position Summary:

This is a front-office position that facilitates phone and walk-in communications, works closely with all departments on a variety of tasks and assists with front office admissions by shepherding interested individuals through all aspects of their apprenticeship application and provides clerical assistance with the administration of apprenticeship programs. 

This position is responsible for the following tasks:

• First point of contact for college phone and window
• Shepherd interested individuals through all aspects of their apprenticeship application, submission of required paperwork and completion of the required process 
• Open and distribute college mail
• Monitor and respond to email inquiries
• Attend or conduct general information sessions
• Assist with college mailings and projects
• Monitor, copy and fill material handouts in copy room

Required Skills, Abilities, Knowledge & Expertise:

• Two years general clerical/front office experience preferred
• High School diploma; Associate’s degree preferred
• Experience with MS Office products
• Experience with File Maker Pro preferred
• Excellent communication, time management and problem-solving skills
• Able to provide friendly and efficient customer service
• Must be detail oriented and action-oriented (i.e. looks for projects rather than waiting for direction)
• Able to work independently, without many detailed instructions
• Able to work cooperatively with a diverse population

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. NWCOC offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, Short-Term Disability, 401k, Paid Time Off and more. 

How to Apply?

For consideration, complete the Application for Employment. Click “Apply Here” and use the web submission form to submit a current resume, cover letter and NWCOC application. Email Katrina Cloud or call 503-256-7300 x222 for more information.

If you have a disability or otherwise require an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process, you may contact us.

Industrial Education (High School) Teacher: Welding Teacher 2022–23 – South – Salem, Ore.

• Position Type: Licensed – Instructional
• Date Posted: 7/22/2022
• Location: South Salem High School (211) Industrial Education, High School

Purpose

Instructs non-vocational high school classes in industrial education and supervises student activities related to the above so that students develop an awareness of the effects of industry on society; discover and develop individual interests, aptitudes, and abilities related to the technology of industry; are aware of industrial organization and production concepts; develop interpersonal skills; and expand their awareness of career opportunities.

This position will teacher Welding in the CTE program at South Salem High School, we encourage you to apply if you have a background in welding. 

Video interview required (email invitation to follow)

• Start Date: August 30, 2022
• Type: Licensed 
• FTE: 1.0
• Status: Permanent 
• Salary is prorated based on FTE: $44,806 – $88,189
• Application Procedure: Apply online

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically, and racially diverse communities.

Salem-Keizer School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer

Click here for more information.

State Construction & Materials Engineer – Salem, Ore.

• Initial Posting Date: 07/18/2022
• Application Deadline: 08/15/2022
• Agency: Department of Transportation
• Salary Range: $9,050 – $14,000
• Position Type: Employee
• Position Title: State Construction & Materials Engineer
• Contact: Oregon Job Opportunities (myworkdayjobs.com)

Job Description:

• Engineering Administrator 1 – State Construction & Materials Engineer
• Oregon Department of Transportation
• Delivery & Operations Division – Statewide Project Delivery Branch
• Construction Section
• Salem

The Role:  

Join the Statewide Project Delivery Branch as the state construction & materials engineer! In this role, you will provide statewide leadership for ODOT’s Construction Program. You will manage our Construction Section of more than 100 employees across six units that establishes policies, standards of practice, provides quality assurance and technical expertise to support the region construction offices and staff administering ODOT construction contracts. Apply today!

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions and hope you will join us on our path to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an agency that embraces social equity through our values, strategic planning, and actions. Leaning into our equity priorities means we continually examine what we do, the impact we have, and our progress toward weaving social equity into who we are. To learn more about our social equity commitments, visit our Social Equity website. 

If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Provide statewide leadership for our agency’s Construction Program.
• Provide technical support and program assistance to regional construction offices.
• Manage and oversee Contract Administration, Quality Assurance, Structural Services, Pavement Services and Lab Services Units.
• Develop and implement statewide construction policies and standards of practice.
• Provide statewide construction training and certification for agency staff, consultants and contractors.
• Provide controls and oversight related to construction contract change orders, increases in construction budgets and claims resolution.
• Ensure systems are in place to maintain records and documentation for agency construction projects.
• Serve as the primary agency point of contact for construction related issues with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Associated General Contractors (AGC) and other key industry partners and stakeholders.
• Serve on national and regional materials and construction committees.
• Ensure offices are resourced appropriately, maintaining competency and outsourcing activities to be able to deliver the construction program.
• Review proposed legislation on construction related issues, prepare testimony, make recommendations and occasionally testify to the legislature.
• Part-time hybrid work options available! Work in an office environment with occasional field work required.
• Field work may involve exposure to highway traffic, highway construction conditions (including high structural work) and all weather conditions.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, hybrid work options, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Click here to learn about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation.
• Live, work and play in Salem, Oregon!

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What we need:

A valid professional engineer’s (PE) license in civil, structural, or transportation-related engineering.

Note: If registered in another state, successful applicants will be required to obtain professional registration within six months of hire.

AND

Five years of management experience;

OR

Two years of management experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What we’d like to see:

If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!

Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.  

• Strong communication skills, being a good listener and speaking effectively in both one on one and large group settings.
• Ability to develop and build partnerships internally with regions and key business partners and externally with industry trade groups and associations.
• Ability to implement effective and efficient conflict resolution. 
• Knowledge, experience and background with administering construction contracts.
• Background and experience managing diverse teams.
• Experience successfully implementing a new policy or program that affects an organization.

How to apply:

• Before applying, click here to visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process.
• Complete the following required steps:
  • Attach a resume. Your resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to attach a document.
  • Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.
  • Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.
  • Please address your cover letter to David Kim, Statewide Project Delivery Manager.
  • Generic cover letters and/or cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
  • If you are an external applicant, you must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/CV’ section of the application.
  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. The task to claim preference will come after the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. Click here for a guide on how to upload your documents. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• For questions, call 971-273-8687 or email ODOTRecruitmentEM@odot.oregon.gov.

The fine print:

• We may also use other factors to help us decide who will move forward, such as transferable skills, experience, education, and alignment with ODOT values.
• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer.
• Don’t attach extra documents. We will only look at documents that we ask for.
• Management positions are currently being reviewed and revised by the DAS Chief Human Resources Office. Based on their review, the classification for this position was recently changed to engineering administrator 1.
• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
• You will become part of the state’s management team.

Human Resources/Recruitment, MS12
355 Capitol St NE
Salem OR 97301-3871
Fax 503-986-3895

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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Industrial Education (High School) Teacher 2022–23 – Salem, Ore.

Instructs non-vocational high school classes in industrial education and supervises student activities related to the above so that students develop an awareness of the effects of industry on society; discover and develop individual interests, aptitudes, and abilities related to the technology of industry; are aware of industrial organization and production concepts; develop interpersonal skills; and expand their awareness of career opportunities.

Video interview required.

• Start date: August 30, 2022
• Type: Licensed 
• FTE: 1.0
• Status: Permanent 
• Location: Crossler Middle School
• Salary is prorated based on FTE: $44,806 – $88,189
• Application Procedure: Apply online

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.  If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.  Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.
 
Salem-Keizer School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer

AGC Safety Management Consultant – Eugene, Ore.

***Must be willing to relocate to the Eugene/Springfield, Ore. area within 60 days**

Located in Eugene, Oregon, within the Willamette Valley area, this position supports the broad range of activities and responsibilities of our safety management consultation team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing fully competent professional consultative and intervention safety and loss control services to construction companies participating in a group workers’ compensation insurance program, and other construction employers, as directed. The activities in this role provide support to firms in their efforts to control losses by establishing and integrating sound, practical, and effective health and safety programs and services.

Job Functions:

• Visit firms’ offices and job sites mainly in the Willamette Valley region, around the Eugene area but may also include some throughout Oregon and SW Washington. There may be times when you cover for your peer(s) in another region of Oregon and SW Washington at the request of the director of Safety Services.
• Maintain effective relationships with firm principals, safety directors, jobsite supervisory personnel, and representatives from workers’ compensation insurance carrier.
• Provide counsel on issues and problems regarding state and federal administrative rules and regulations.
• Analyze injury trends, assess exposures and controls, and assist companies in reduction of injuries and illnesses.
• Consult with employers to recommend safety and health strategies and injury prevention methods.
• Compose detailed letters and reports to policyholders to identify problems and solutions, and outline recommendations and action plans. Establish agreements and action plans.
• Monitor and document the progress made in controlling losses and communicate updates to appropriate individuals.
• Conduct safety training for firms and employees
• Support certain staff requirements or other functions as directed

Required Skills, Abilities, & Knowledge:

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of workplace safety; loss control theory and practice; specific to Oregon, Washington, and federal safety rules and requirements
• Demonstrate working familiarity with general construction procedures and practices.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of workers’ compensation insurance process
• Demonstrate the ability to identify occupational hazards and industrial hygiene exposures, recommend appropriate corrective action, translate loss control principles into action plans, and influence change.
• Show the ability to develop and implement loss reduction strategies.
• Demonstrate ready knowledge and the ability to apply safety and health approaches in a variety of construction-related industries and environments
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work in a multi-task “field” environment
• Must be able to professionally communicate in a clear and concise manner, both oral and written (bilingual Spanish is desired but not mandatory). This includes being comfortable while speaking publicly and demonstrating training competencies, and publication authorship.

Required Licenses & Certificates:

• Must have a valid Oregon driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire
• Five years of increasingly responsible safety and health or loss control experience in construction or related field
• Bachelors’ degree in safety, risk management, or a closely related field
• CSP, ARM, CHST, PE, or CIH designation strongly desired, but not mandatory if other professional work experience demonstrates strong safety knowledge and acumen along with your work skill and abilities.

Physical demands/Work Environment:

• May require extended overnight travel to cover assigned territory or to fulfill essential work functions as directed by the director of Safety Services.
• May require some early mornings or late evenings to assure effective coverage of assigned territory.
• Must be able to function in a variety of construction job environments under varied weather and temperature conditions.
• Requires routine work and safety consultation for members outdoors on active construction worksites both public and occasionally private.
• Requires occasional walking over uneven terrain and around physical obstacles or climbing temporary ramps and ladders. This may be done on construction work sites, in and around office facilities during the course of your workday.
• Must be able to lift and carry moderately weighted articles (i.e., loading and unloading equipment from work vehicles) up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to properly wear and use the appropriate personal protective equipment depending on the specific environment you are visiting.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally, in-person, over the phone, or any computer virtual platform.

AGC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. A formal job offer is not to be considered a contract or definitive offer of employment until all pre-employment expectations and requirements are met.

Job Type:

• Full-time

Pay:

• $78,500.00–$115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Click here to apply.

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.

Restoration Estimator – Tigard, Ore.

Portland Construction Solutions, which renovates residential properties after water damage, fires, natural disasters, and vehicle collisions, is hiring an Estimator to initiate build-back projects in the Portland/Vancouver area.

Duties:

• This is a weekday position – NEVER ON CALL!
• Supervises residential renovation projects after any water damage has been mitigated and insurance estimates have been approved.
• Ensures that construction complies with building codes.
• Complies with insurance industry and Third Party Administrator requirements.
• Assembles, schedules and coordinates resources, including subcontractors, in-house field staff, materials, supplies, equipment, and tools.
• Computes project costs by analyzing labor and material requirements. Maintain solid profit margins.
• Provides daily direction and support to the carpentry team. Provide disciplinary action, incentives and commendations.
• Monitors and reports on project progress, problems and solutions to customers and management.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of renovation knowledge as an estimator, insurance adjuster, or construction professional
• Xactimate estimating proficiency
• Understanding of current building codes and best building practices
• Personable and sales-oriented
• Clean driving record and current local driver license
• Strong spoken and written English.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background check

Helpful Skills:

• Certification in EPA lead-paint renovation and/or IICRC water damage restoration.

Benefits:

• Generous salary is dependent on experience
• Company Truck, Mobile Phone, Laptop
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• AFLAC, Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• 401(k)
• Bonuses, Profit Sharing!

Contact:

Send resumes and application requests to hannah.gonzalez@pdxcs.com.

Ready Mix Sales Manager – Bend, Ore.

Hooker Creek is proud to be a Central Oregon, locally owned full service construction materials provider. We are an award winning company providing sand & gravel, ready-mix concrete, rental equipment and supplies, new and used equipment, and trucking. We always strive to provide excellent customer service and quality products. We are recruiting for a Ready Mix Sales Manager to further develop our sales and marketing strategy.

The Ready Mix Sales Manager will:

• Develop, maintain and nurture relationships with customers through regular job site visits, calls, industry events etc.
• Gain a high level  of business and industry knowledge and continuously build upon that knowledge
• Share critical or relevant information with all stakeholders including Ready Mix Manager, Dispatch, Batching,  Quality Control, and Drivers in a timely and consistent way
• Acquire specifications to create accurate bids for commercial projects
• Review concrete order billing on a daily basis
• Evaluate and develop sales and marketing strategy including addressing local and industry trends

Skills and Experience Required:  

• Strong communication skills
• Proven history of successful relationship-building  and sales in a construction environment
• Analytical and problem solving skills to best meet or exceed our customers’ needs and to set us apart from the competition
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to assess others’ interests, utilize persuasion, tact and professionalism
• Product knowledge with concrete and  aggregates preferred
• Experience in the construction industry and/or with DOT driver regulations is a plus

Benefits include competitive pay, medical, dental, 401k retirement savings plan with company match, group and voluntary life insurance as well as vision, paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.  This is a Drug Free Workplace. 

For consideration for this position, please apply here.

Please contact Margie Liening at 541-749-1607 if you have any questions.

Human Resources Specialist and Accounting Support – Portland, Ore.

Position: Human Resources Specialist and Accounting Support

Department: Accounting / Human Resources

Reports to: Controller

Company: Porter W Yett Company

FSLA: Exempt

Status: Full-Time (40 hours/week)/ Salary

Starting Salary: $60,000 to $70,000+ / year

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, HRA

Position summary:

The HR Specialist works directly with the Controller to ensure that all human resource functions for the organization are carried out in a timely manner to ensure compliance.  This role is key to the organization’s human capital management strategy which includes but not limited to recruiting, on-boarding, compensation & benefits strategies and record-keeping.

This position also serves as the primary support to the Controller and Senior accountant for payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

Essential Job Functions

Human Resources:

• Manage and administer employee benefits programs, including health care plans, long-term disability, worker’s compensation, unemployment, retirement, etc.
• Assist employees regarding benefits, claim issues and plan changes.  Responds to benefits inquiries on plan provisions, benefits enrollment and status changes.
• Serve as main point-of-contact for carrier representatives regarding claims, premium rate changes, etc.
• Facilitate employment process including recruitment, selection and placement, and onboarding of new employees. This may consist of employment advertising, working with employment agencies, skills testing of applicants, interviewing, salary negotiations, reference checking and new employee orientation.  Responsible for processing employee termination paperwork and calculation of final payroll.
• Regularly monitor personnel policies, procedures, and practices to ensure they meet the equal opportunity principles, including but not limited to, compensation strategy, employee handbook revisions, and performance appraisal guidelines.
• Manage personnel permanent files; maintain organizational structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
• Partner with Controller and Vice President to communicate Human Resources policies, procedures, programs, and laws to staff.
• Ensures all up-to-date legal postings are placed in designated areas within established timeframes.

Accounting:

• Provide backup and support to senior accountant for the processing of weekly payroll.
• Assist in maintaining accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Ad hoc projects
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Controller

Education

Required: A bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business Administration or Management, or other associated fields

A certification in Human Resources (e.g. SHRM-CP, PHR) a plus.

Experience:

• At least 2-5 years of progressively responsible experience in human resource administration.
• Experience with payroll and accounting highly preferred.
• Experience in the construction industry a plus.
• Experience with Quickbooks or other ERP (e.g. Vista by Viewpoint, Oracle Net Suite, Microsoft Dynamics) systems preferred

Skills:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 (including Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Possess a high level of analytical and technical capacity
• Superior ethics and business acumen — Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Enthusiastic team player with an “anything is possible” attitude
• Strong research and decision-making skills
• Strong understanding of labor and employment laws specifically in states throughout the Pacific Northwest
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with employees, vendors, partners, and the general public
• Capacity to manage duties and responsibilities dynamically in a team environment
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office 365, databases, the internet, and ability to quickly learn different programs

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, etc. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate verbally and in writing.  In addition, this position requires the ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, sit, and to lift up to 25 pounds.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Applications are available on our website: www.porteryett.com  

For consideration, please email completed applications with a current resume to Lee Merrick, CMA at lmerrick@porteryett.com.  Additionally, applications and resumes may be mailed or delivered to:

Porter W. Yett Co.
Attn: Lee Merrick, CMA
5949 NE Cully Blvd.
Portland, OR 97218

Project Manager – Tigard, Ore.

Portland Construction Solutions, which renovates residential properties after water damage, fires, natural disasters, and vehicle collisions, is hiring a Project Manager to oversee build-back projects in the Portland/Vancouver area.

DUTIES:

• This is a weekday position – NEVER ON CALL!
• Supervises residential renovation projects after any water damage has been mitigated and insurance estimates have been approved.
• Ensures that construction complies with building codes.
• Complies with insurance industry and Third Party Administrator requirements.
• Assembles, schedules and coordinates resources, including subcontractors, in-house field staff, materials, supplies, equipment, and tools.
• Computes project costs by analyzing labor and material requirements. Maintain solid profit margins.
• Provides daily direction and support to the carpentry team. Provide disciplinary action, incentives and commendations.
• Monitors and reports on project progress, problems and solutions to customers and management.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience as a successful leader in construction management or estimation.
• Familiar with OR and WA residential services and materials.
• Experience maintaining quality relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Knowledge of building codes and other regulations.
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong spoken and written English.
• High school graduate or equivalent education.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

HELPFUL SKILLS:

• Familiar with Xactimate estimating software.
• Certification in lead-paint renovation and/or water damage restoration.

BENEFITS:

• Generous salary is dependent on experience
• Company Truck, Mobile Phone, Computer
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• AFLAC
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• 401(k)
• Bonuses, Profit Sharing!

CONTACT:

Send resumes and application requests to hannah.gonzalez@pdxcs.com.

 Welder/Fabricator – Hillsboro, Ore.

Building Material Specialties, Inc. is looking for a Welder/Fabricator ($20 to $22 per hour DOE). Includes a $500 signing bonus paid after 90 days in next two payrolls.

Overview:

The Welder/Fabricator should be able to accurately cut, assemble, and weld to specifications from shop orders.

Duties:

• Demonstrates independent fitting, fabrication, and skills required for the trade
• Fill work orders to certain specifications
• Measure and cut material accurately
• Read and comprehend shop drawings, production packets, safety information, and manufacturing data.

Skills:

• Ability to show up every day ready to work
• Willingness to work overtime if needed
• Ability to calculate figures, such as sums, differences, quotients, percentages
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to MIG weld
• Ability to lift 100 pounds by yourself – we do promote team lifting
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment
• Ability to use Vertical Band Saw and XY Coordinates Router
• Ability to use and operate hand tools and grinders
• Ability to maintain a clean, safe workstation
• Passionate, enthusiastic, team player, with good judgment and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing needs and priorities; proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, have strong communication skills and the ability to interact with a variety of different personality types. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Organizational Structure:

The Welder/Fabricator will be assigned to and answer directly to the Production Manager and Department Lead for supervision and training.

Education/Experience/Requirements:

• High School or equivalent
• One year general welding experience preferred
• Ability to follow direction and retain procedures
• Familiarity with all safe welding procedures

Physical demands for this position:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods and lift 100 pounds, we do promote team lifting.

BMS Benefits:

• Medical
• HAS
• Dental
• Vision
• LTD
• PTO
• 401(K)/Profit share

Click here for the application. Please email resume and/or application to Linda@bms-oregon.com

Helper Welder/Fabricator – Hillsboro, Ore.

Building Material Specialties, Inc. is looking for a Helper Welder/Fabricator ($16 to $19 per hour DOE). Includes a $500 signing bonus paid after 90 days in next two payrolls.

Overview:

The Welder/Fabricator Helper should be able to support the activities of our welding team.

Duties:

The Welder/Fabricator Helper will ensure an organized work environment, and adequate maintenance of equipment and materials. You will guarantee welders have tools and materials, such as rods and grinding discs available, and operate welding machines, grinders, hammers, torches, and drills. You will be familiar with various metals such as galvanized, carbon and stainless steel.

Skills:

• Following welders’ instructions
• Prep material and work areas for fabricators
• Maintaining cleanliness of work areas
• Grind welds
• File Corners
• Install windows in doors
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Learn to weld overtime
• Operating various tools and types of equipment
• Identifying safety risks and hazards and complying with relevant safety procedures and regulations

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, have strong communication skills and the ability to interact with a variety of different personality types. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Organizational Structure:

The Welder/Fabricator Helper will be assigned to and answer directly to the Production Manager and Department Lead for supervision and training.

Education/Experience/Requirements:

• 6 months of work experience
• Ability to work in an industrial setting, around sanders and welders
• Basic English reading and writing skills and math skills

Physical demands for this position:

While performing the duties for this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods and lift 100 pounds, we do promote team lifting.

BMS Benefits:

• Medical
• HAS
• Dental
• Vision
• LTD
• PTO
• 401(K)/Profit share

Click here for the application. Please email resume and/or application to Linda@bms-oregon.com

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
• Must hold an LE-B, or higher electrical license, or be a retired license holder  
• Experience with HVAC systems and procedures including:
  • Refrigerants, oils, and compressors
  • Retail refrigeration systems
  • Various metering devices
  • Commercial hydronic systems
  • Steam systems
  • Water treatment encountered in heating and cooling systems
  • Heat pumps
  • Oil heating systems
  •  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.  Email Katrina Cloud or call 503-256-7300 x222 for more information.