Construction Laborer

About the role

We are seeking hard-working, hands-on individuals in the Houston, Texas area to provide general labor services to support commercial construction and renovation projects for financial institutions. Project work takes place after hours and on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys to determine initial project plan with Project Manager
• Ensure all required materials orders, equipment delivery, and inspections occur to support the project schedule
• Responsible for site safety and ensuring the overall jobsite is safe for workers and visitors
• Manage compliance with established company safety policies
• Understand, review, and manage project plans, specifications, and manufacturer's data and execute project based upon said documentation
• Review construction documents for completeness and constructability
• Manage the overall project and 3-week look ahead schedules, including working in master schedules and updating it on a weekly basis
• Generate RFI's (Requests for Information) as required to ensure completeness of the project documents and identifying and clarifying any discrepancies
• Work with the project team to follow the company’s quality control program for the project
• Conduct preconstruction planning meetings and on-site project meetings with subcontractors and construction trades lead personnel
• Manage subcontractors for all work performed on-site
• Set an example in keeping the job site organized and clean, including meeting standards for waste disposal and environmental protection
• Track site progress, capture progress photos and report subcontractor onsite manhours utilizing an app on your phone
• Prepare construction sites as needed
• Clean the construction site nightly so they are available to be open the following day
• Removing and properly disposing of debris and waste materials
• General demolition work
• Moving furniture on the job site to accommodate subcontracted trades
• Follow all safety procedures on the job site and report violations immediately to management

Requirements

• Minimal construction experience necessary
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools
• Ability to assist carpenters, painters, or other tradespeople on-site
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritize a workload
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Able and willing to work nights and weekends
• Clean DMV/Background Check back to the age of 18
• No DUI in past 7 years
• New Hire drug screen required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move 50 or more pounds
• Ability to work indoors and outside (including during inclement weather)
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and reach freely