Construction Craft Rep

About the role

Zachry is collecting applications for a Construction Craft Rep to assist the Craft Supervision team (General Foremen, Foremen and Superintendents) with craft work planning, earned value, quantity management, document management, procurement/material management, cost management and technical support. A successful Construction Craft Rep interfaces well with the Craft Supervision team, Design Engineers, and other members of the project team.

Responsibilities

• Perform constructability analysis on high-level Construction Work Packages (CWPs) and develop electronic packages.
• Support the development of CWPs into Installation Work Packages (IWPs) with input from Superintendent.
• Track missing material/equipment for IWPs within 90 days of the plan.
• Estimate resource requirements for each IWP and verify with the General Foreman.
• Work with other craft reps and Workface Planners from other disciplines to ensure that the execution sequence is logical and well-coordinated.
• Verify Material Takeoffs (MTOs) for each IWP and load into the project progressing database (if not using a software program that performs this task).
• Identify constraints and mitigate or verify prior to scheduling the package for execution (materials, scaffolds, equipment, tools, etc.).
• Issue Bill of Materials to Material Management for Trial Allocation and fulfillment of material for IWP’s.
• Ensure correct drawing revisions are included in IWPs before issuance to the field for execution.
• Develop, issue, and track IWPs.
• Help troubleshoot field challenges to mitigate crew downtime.
• Support the development of Requests for Information (RFIs) when appropriate.
• Close out IWPs when complete and reassign tasks to other IWPs if required.
• Capture construction progress in project quantity tracking system Work Packs.
• Perform material takeoffs (MTOs), progress measurement and reporting, development of material requisitions, utilization of 4D modeling program, review of cost codes, communication of design drawing and specification requirements and submittal of time sheets.
• Support the development of plans based upon the project schedule and their craft superintendent’s execution strategy.

Requirements

• Technical Track (Level 1 Planner)
  • Journeyman tradesperson (or equivalent) for 3 years minimum.
  • Supervisory experience (1 year minimum).
  • AWP Training.
  • Adequate computer skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe (.pdf), etc.).
• Engineering Track (Level 1 Planner)
  • 3 years minimum field experience.
  • Recommendation from employer (verified).
  • AWP Training.
  • Adequate computer skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe (.pdf), etc.).
  • (4-year degree).
• Subject Matter Expert Track (Level 1 Planner)
  • 5 years minimum field experience (resume with references).
  • Recommendation from employer (verified).
  • AWP Training.
  • Adequate computer skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe (.pdf), etc.).
• Minimum Education required: High School Diploma.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3 years of field experience in Construction Engineering.
• Experience with scheduling, report writing, data entry, filing and document management.
• Knowledge of Craft Progress-Work Packs, Aconex SIMS, Oracle, scheduling software.

Physical Demands

Employees will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, video chat and software systems. Position will include visits to maintenance sites and industrial facilities requiring mobility (on ground and at heights) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and work boots.

Work Environment

Employees will work in multiple environments including an office, warehouse and in a trailer or building on sites. On work sites noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling and talking, bells, whistles and alarms.