General Contractor Opportunities- Petra Custom Builders

Superintendent 1

Please see details below and submit resume to info@petracustombuilders.com if interested.

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Compensation: $65,000 to $75,000 salary per year plus standard full-time benefits

Objectives And Purpose:

Superintendent One provides supervision and management services to the job site. This position has a skill set sufficient to handle many projects without the need for additional supervision, but relies on the expert input of the Director of Production or higher level superintendent for technically challenging or high value construction tasks. Examples could be a full competency in basement finishes, most interior remodels with light structural involvement, and minor additions.

Position Duties And Responsibilities:

Meets or exceeds expectations set by the Director of Production
Self-sufficiently manages projects within their skillset
Maintains a complete understanding of the contract scope of work and budget
Maintains and forecasts an accurate project schedule
Displays advanced knowledge of task sequencing
Coordinates all material, subcontract, and labor resources needed to perform the project
Reliably and consistently recovers schedule slips, sometimes with help or direction from others
Proactively identifies changes in the scope of work
Drafts change orders for review by the Director of Production
Presents and facilitates the timely acceptance or rejection of change orders with clients
Maintains an understanding of contractual terms regarding change orders, allowances, contingency, and exclusions
Maintains ongoing task lists and cost code designation for PCB labor resources
Forecasts labor demands with approximately 95% accuracy for the upcoming week, 90% for the following week, and 80% for the third week out
Maintains a knowledge of budget impacts and forecasts end performance
Manages client expectations on timelines and outcomes
Maintains exceptional communication with client, architect, and other involved parties
Provides advanced notice to parties of selection deadlines or other time sensitive tasks
Enforces quality, safety, and timeliness of all aspects of the project
Utilizes all field and administrative resources necessary to efficiently drive project schedules
Maintains a satisfactory KPI performance across all categories
Exercises sound judgment, discretion, and problem solving skills
Reviews, approves, codes, and submits subcontractor invoices for payment
Codes and submits other project expenses such as credit card receipts

Required Skills And Competencies:

Possess one to three years experience or the equivalent skillset in construction management
Comfortable in a personnel management role
Understands and exercises the principles of project management
Maintains a positive attitude
Dresses in clean and well-kept attire
Understands blueprint drawings and project specifications at an expert level
Proactively identifies discrepancies and complications
Maintains a safe and clean jobsite at all times
Maintains a valid driver’s license

Superintendent 2

Please see details below and submit resume to info@petracustombuilders.com if interested.

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Compensation: $75,000 to $85,000 salary per year plus standard full-time benefits

Objectives And Purpose:

Superintendent Two provides supervision and management services to the job site. This position has a skillset sufficient to handle most projects without the need for additional supervision, but occasionally relies on the expert input of the Director of Production or higher level superintendent for technically challenging or high value construction tasks. Examples could be a full competency in large remodels, foundations, structural interactions, and ground-up custom homes.

Position Duties And Responsibilities:

Meets or exceeds expectations set by the Director of Production
Self-sufficiently manages projects within their skillset
Maintains a complete understanding of the contract scope of work and budget
Maintains a complete understanding of each subcontractor’s scope of work and bid
Maintains and forecasts an accurate project schedule
Displays expert knowledge of task sequencing
Coordinates all material, subcontract, and labor resources needed to perform the project
Reliably and consistently recovers schedule slips
Proactively identifies changes in the scope of work
Drafts change orders for review by the Director of Production that require little or no revision
Presents and facilitates the timely acceptance or rejection of change orders with clients
Maintains an understanding of contractual terms regarding change orders, allowances, contingency, and exclusions
Maintains ongoing task lists and cost code designation for PCB labor resources
Forecasts labor demands with approximately 95% accuracy for the upcoming week, 90% for the following week, and 80% for the third week out
Maintains a knowledge of budget impacts and forecasts end performance with a high level of accuracy
Manages client expectations on timelines and outcomes
Maintains exceptional communication with client, architect, and other involved parties
Provides advanced notice to parties of selection deadlines or other time sensitive tasks
Enforces quality, safety, and timeliness of all aspects of the project
Utilizes all field and administrative resources necessary to efficiently drive project schedules
Maintains an outstanding KPI performance across all categories
Exercises exceptional judgment, discretion, and problem solving skills
Reviews, approves, codes, and submits subcontractor invoices for payment
Codes and submits other project expenses such as credit card receipts
Meets with Director of Production at construction milestones to ensure quality control

Required Skills And Competencies:

Possess three to five years experience or the equivalent skillset in construction management
Utilizes excellent communication skills
Comfortable in a personnel management role
Displays a very high proficiency in the principles of project management
Maintains a positive attitude
Dresses in clean and well-kept attire
Understands blueprint drawings and project specifications at an expert level
Proactively identifies discrepancies and complications
Maintains a safe and clean jobsite at all times
Maintains a valid driver’s license

Superintendent 3

Please see details below and submit resume to info@petracustombuilders.com if interested.

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Compensation: $85,000 to $95,000 salary per year plus standard full-time benefits

Objectives And Purpose:

Superintendent Three is the expertly honed specialist of construction management services. This position has a master level skill set sufficient to handle all projects with only a rare need for input from the Director of Production on technically challenging or high liability construction tasks. Examples could be a full competency in extensive remodels, technically difficult foundations, complicated structural interactions, and high end ground-up custom homes. This position can take underdeveloped high stakes projects and navigate them to successful completion if needed.

Position Duties And Responsibilities:

Routinely exceeds expectations set by the Director of Production
Self-sufficiently manages projects within their skillset
Maintains a complete understanding of the contract scope of work and budget
Maintains a complete understanding of each subcontractor’s scope of work and bid
Negotiates favorable outcomes where scope holes are discovered
Maintains and forecasts project schedule with very high accuracy
Reliably and consistently recovers schedule slips
Displays expert knowledge of task sequencing
Coordinates all material, subcontract, and labor resources needed to perform the project
Proactively identifies changes in the scope of work
Drafts change orders for review by the Director of Production that require little or no revision
Presents and facilitates the timely acceptance or rejection of change orders with clients
Maintains an expert knowledge of contractual terms regarding change orders, allowances, contingency, and exclusions
Maintains ongoing task lists and cost code designation for PCB labor resources
Forecasts labor demands with approximately 95% accuracy for the upcoming week, 90% for the following week, and 80% for the third week out
Maintains a knowledge of budget impacts and forecasts end performance with a high level of accuracy
Manages client expectations on timelines and outcomes
Maintains exceptional communication with client, architect, and other involved parties
Provides advanced notice to parties of selection deadlines or other time sensitive tasks
Enforces quality, safety, and timeliness of all aspects of the project
Utilizes all field and administrative resources necessary to efficiently drive project schedules
Maintains an outstanding KPI performance across all categories
Exercises exceptional judgment, discretion, and problem solving skills
Reviews, approves, codes, and submits subcontractor invoices for payment
Codes and submits other project expenses such as credit card receipts
Meets with Director of Production at construction milestones to ensure quality control
Follow and suggest improvement in other company construction processes

Required Skills And Competencies:

Possesses five years or more experience or the equivalent skillset in construction management
Possesses knowledge of means and methods to accomplish very creative architecture and engineering
Exercises an uncommonly strong attention to detail and thoroughness in their work
Utilizes excellent communication skills
Highly developed in a personnel management role
Displays an expert level proficiency in the principles of project management
Maintains a positive attitude
Dresses in clean and well-kept attire
Understands blueprint drawings and project specifications at an expert level
Proactively identifies discrepancies and complications
Thoroughly trained in safety requirements
Maintains a valid driver’s license

Design Project Manager

Please see details below and submit resume to info@petracustombuilders.com if interested.

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Compensation: $75,000 – $105,000 salary with standard benefits

Report: Director of Operations

Objectives And Purpose:

The Design Project Manager is a blend of organization, collaboration, creativity and construction. They effectively guide clients through the design process from the time the initial Design Service Agreement is signed to the time it is turned over for construction. Their primary role is to organize the design process, allocate resources, and maintain timelines for successful project completion. The Design Project Manager does not design the project, but oversees that resources are each doing their part in the total creation of the design.

Position Duties And Responsibilities:

Manage design partners and in house resources to create a quality set of design documents with specified finishes.
Manages the production of design documents through the process of as-built documentation, architectural/space development, and finish selections.
Maintains clear definition of the scope of design services sold to the client and matches partners and other resources to fulfill the scope of service
Proactively identify and negotiate changes in the scope of work between design partners and clients.
Monitors and negotiates the cost of resources against the project budget.
Establish and maintain clear and effective communication channels with all parties both internal and external.
Manages project schedules and proactively identifies solutions to upcoming problems
Ensure the stages of projects are met according to all stakeholders.
Leverage in house estimation and production resources to monitor feasibility and cost drivers of design projects.
Demonstrate outstanding time management and organisational skills, ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, adhere to deadlines and work within budgetary constraints.
Manage the production of final construction plans
Oversee the translation of client objectives into thoughtful and strategic creative designs which are produced timely and within brand guidelines.

Required Skills And Competencies:

Three or more years of experience
Strong communication skills
Ability to set and manage expectations for clients and teams
Proficient in reading construction drawings
Ability to draw, read, redline: Dimensioned floor plans with Notes and General Conditions, Elevations, Millwork, and Finish Schedule
Architectural/drafting experience is highly preferred
High level knowledge of construction costs

Carpenter 3

Please see details below and submit resume to info@petracustombuilders.com if interested.

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Compensation: $28 to $35 per hour plus standard full-time benefits

Objectives And Purpose:

Carpenter Three provides expert level carpentry services and assistance to the supervisor on the job site. Carpenter Three is the acting supervisor while the superintendent is not present and is thoroughly versed in all aspects of the assigned project.

Position Duties And Responsibilities:

Follows instruction from supervisor quickly and efficiently
Provides feedback to the supervisor on labor and material resource utilization
Understands and influences the project schedule by coordinating labor resources in the supervisor’s absence
Thoroughly understands the scope of work, project schedule, and budget. Assists in identifying influential factors
Shows an expert level skill set of rough and finish carpentry methods and techniques
Capable of all framing duties and performs interior trim and cabinetry with expert craftsmanship
Has a highly developed skill set in multiple additional trades such as drywall, tile, paint, flooring, etc.
Capable of performing and directing others on all carpentry tasks
Able to train and advise Carpenter One and Two on techniques and methods
Interacts well with subcontractors, and clients; uses good communication skills including empathy and critical thinking
Keeps supervisor updated about the build process both verbally and through messaging
Actively engages in future planning of the project by offering assistance to supervisor in construction sequence, materials, and labor demands
Uses tools, technology, and personnel to efficiently complete assigned tasks
Uses company tools and resources as intended and without undue wear and tear
Follows industry standard safety protocols
Maintains company standards of cleanliness and job site conduct
Enforces company policies and procedures in the supervisor’s absence
Communicates with clients, subcontractors, and other employees in the supervisor’s absence

Required Skills And Competencies:

Has five years of carpentry experience and demonstrates an equivalent proficiency in workmanship or better
Maintains a positive attitude
Keeps physically fit; can regularly lift 50 lbs. overhead
Dresses in clean and well-kept attire
Understands blueprint drawings and project specifications
Brings discrepancies and special conditions to the attention of the supervisor
Demonstrates expert skills with basic measurements and tools such as tapes, squares, and levels
Demonstrates expert skills with the use of common hand and power tools such as drills, chop saws, circular saws, table saws, sanders, etc.
Maintains a safe and clean jobsite at all times
Maintains a valid driver’s license

Senior Estimator

Please see details below and submit resume to info@petracustombuilders.com if interested.

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Compensation: $85,000 to $105,000 salary per year plus standard full-time benefits

Objectives And Purpose:

The Senior Estimator builds accurate estimates for upcoming proposals. This role efficiently coordinates a team to accomplish a high volume and speed of estimation. The Senior Estimator has an advanced knowledge of construction methods and cost components. This role has final ownership of information being handed off to the sales department prior to a proposal delivery.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Prepare accurate estimates of the projected cost of materials, equipment, labor, subcontractors and other resources for each specific project
Forecast and price the most reasonable means and methods of construction
Effectively and consistently communicate the status of estimates with Sales and their projected completion
Use historical data to efficiently generate rough estimates
Coordinate subcontractor bidding to maximize competitive pricing and improve budget accuracy
Conduct trade walks with Production Manager, Superintendent, Designer, and Estimator
Build final proposals with key cost component budgets backed by subcontractor bids
Recommend and incorporate a reasonable contingency considering risks and unknowns
Thoroughly review subcontractor bids for scope consistency
Consult Director of Production to evaluate scope difficulties, project schedule, and labor resources
Attend all Estimation Kickoff meetings, Design/Estimation Reviews, and Production Kickoff.
Lead the Design/Estimation/Sales handoff meeting to present completed work
Oversee and perform the conversion of the Estimation (Drive folder) to Job Book
Enforce high standards of organization throughout all working estimation documents
Verify the consistency between the estimate, scope of work, and finish schedule
Verify all subcontractor bids and budgets are in alignment with the estimate, scope of work, and finish schedule
Review and endorse all products of the estimation department before handing off to subsequent departments
Thoroughly document all assumptions, exceptions, and exclusions used during the estimating process
Ensure estimates are contractually valid and in alignment with expectations set
Research and propose new policies, practices, and procedures to improve the department performance
Expand construction resources by investigating new trade contractors and suppliers
Apply new knowledge technological developments to the department

Required Skills And Competencies:

Highly organized – capable of managing a large amount of information through great organization and reliable systems
Comfortable and experienced in a personnel management and leadership position
Highly knowledgeable in construction methods and process
Savvy with technology and software like Excel, Word, Bluebeam, Buildertrend, and others
Highly developed skill set of interpreting architectural and structural plans
Strong prioritization of tasks and management of deadlines
Exceptional data management skills
Driven to improve the departmental processes
Practices thorough documentation and notation
Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Estimator

Please see details below and submit resume to info@petracustombuilders.com if interested.

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Compensation: $55,000 to $85,000 annual salary plus benefits

Reporting Relationship: Senior Estimator

Objectives and Purpose

The Estimator is able to dissect a construction project into components and calculate costs. This role requires a technically strong and detail oriented mindset to make sure as much as possible is accounted for in the estimate. This role works through the project theoretically and defines construction means and methods for each step before being handed off to the superintendent. The Estimator leverages software resources, historical data, trade partners, and other construction professionals in the company to assemble the most accurate, complete, and clear cost information about a proposed scope of work.

Overview & Principal Responsibilities

Assist Senior Estimator in preparation of project estimates. Manage data of projected costs as determined by Senior Estimator.
Coordinate bidding of subcontractors and suppliers. Take the total project scope of work and define it by trade.
Track which plan sets have been circulated to which vendors and which vendors have returned a bid.
Effectively communicate the status of estimates with the Senior Estimator. Provide information regarding the development and progression of estimates through completion.
Assist the Senior Estimator in identifying scope inconsistencies with returned bids from subcontractors.
Manage incoming information regarding updates to design documents, structural drawings, building department redlines, and architect responses.
Translate and incorporate the subcontractor bids into the project estimate.
Schedule trade walks with suppliers and subcontractors.
Assist Senior Estimator in managing and achieving completion or proposals by the deadlines as updated in the weekly pipeline meetings.
Verify the Scope, Cost Summary, and Plans are consistent. Ensure that all documents are completely prepared before the turnover to sales.
Assist Senior Estimator in expanding the trade contractor resource database. Assist in developing new trade contractor relationships.
Assist in tracking changes to the scope of work from the initial estimate to the final proposal. Work with Senior Estimator to break out additions and alternatives when needed.
Assist in maintaining the filing standards of the Google Drive database. Ensure the Estimation folder is prepared and converted to the Job Book folder at the appropriate time.

Skills, Abilities, and Key Competencies for Success

Prioritizes accuracy of information and projected job costs
Exceptional data management skills
Driven to improve the departmental processes
Technically oriented and software savvy. Applies technology to advance the efficiency of the role and department
Practices thorough documentation and notation
Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Basic to intermediate knowledge of the building and construction process
Highly developed organizational and self-management skills

“for the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack”

– R. Kipling