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Weekend Shift | Beaver Dam

Friday - Sunday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Materials Supervisor is responsible for all internal material flow from incoming receiving/inspection to line side presentation for production including end-of-line pick, pack and ship, de-trashing, all material movements, supermarket sizing and replenishment, and order picking for intra-plant deliveries. Success in this role is defined by driving significant continuous improvement in material handling, inventory accuracy, cycle counting and timely transactional reporting. This will be measured by ongoing improvements in delivery performance (internal and external), cycle count progress, cycle count accuracy, uninterrupted material movement for production lines and efficient use of labor resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 2 years of materials leadership
• 2 years of experience leading teams, developing people or organizing tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office.
• Formal leadership or team development training.
• Oversee inventory management and control, accuracy, and established inventory guidelines and procedures.

Essential Duties:

• Ensure timely material flow within the facility as well as timely delivery in receiving material from other locations as well as preparation for shipment of parts to other facilities.
• Develop and implement standard process and strategies that enable production efficiency improvements.
• Lead, Supervise, and direct materials staff development through education, training, coaching, mentoring and certification in the execution of improvement priorities and the achievement of key performance indicators.
• Manage and optimize daily warehousing operations including staging, cycle count, and storage of materials.
• Ensure efficient and accurate materials presentation to support production operations.
• Partner with Quality, Purchasing and Production to develop effective and efficient solutions to customer quality and delivery issues and to achieve objectives and KPIs.
• Ensure high level of communication between planning, purchasing and production to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction
• Lead and improve Material/Inventory Management best practices including Warehouse Management (Cycle Count Accuracy, Transactions, Bar Coding, RFID) and Fill Rate.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels for daily material management balancing resource capacity to workload.
• Act as SAP SuperUser within functional area as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Relationship Building and Earning Trust – Consistently follows through on team commitments, communicates, and demonstrates accountability. Builds trust and sets the example for the team by being inclusive and fair.
• Accountability – Remains outcome focused, holding the team accountable while removing barriers to success.
• Plays to win by defining team objectives/scope and clear milestones. Keeps leadership apprised of progress and brings options/solutions for issues when elevated.
• Ask, Listen, and Follow Up – Actively listens, questions to help others understand, shows care/concern, and closes loop. Drives action and alignment using coaching techniques, reinforces team's progress/development.
• Inspire, Motivate and Recognize – Teaches others new tasks and is self- aware of strengths/developmental opportunities. Celebrates individual successes.
• Conflict Management and Resolution – Influences employees to collaborate and achieve goals as a group.
• Asks questions, remains unbiased and encourages unconventional suggestions. Diffuses conflict as it arises rather than avoiding it and focuses on solving the problem.
• Identify, Engage and Retain – Creates an open and honest work environment, providing others an opportunity to develop and grow.
• Change Agent – Consistently optimistic about the ability to change in order to improve a product/service.
• Uses the voice of customer (VOC) to validate ideas. Works well autonomously and in a team, leads change by promoting the value of transformation.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

Actively supporting the Stockroom function in all material related and control tasks. Accurately and safely perform warehouse related activities involving the physical movement of material with corresponding system transactions, supporting verifications, and documentation when necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Coordinates the movement of material to the necessary manufacturing areas to support production schedules.

* Physically and systematically executes necessary material movements involving all types of material requiring replenishment to manufacturing areas.

* Executes material movements to all necessary areas outside of the manufacturing process (i.e. shipping, parts prep, office personnel, etc.).

* Utilizes RF scanners when appropriate for performing ERP transactions.

* Operates any material handling equipment as needed.

* Maintains organization of Bin Management and First In First Out maintenance.

* Returns unused materials to stockroom from manufacturing areas using RF.

* Properly disposes scrap components.

* Pulls material for purges from stock as needed.

* Perform Warehouse Cycle-counts where appropriate.

* Verifies necessary material movements and paperwork to ensure correct physical and system movement of material.

* May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

* Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software.

* Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil's software packages.

* Ability to write simple correspondence. Read and understand visual aid.

* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.

* Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

* 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 and to draw and interpret graphs

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Kelly Services is hiring a Material Handler in Newington, CT!

If you enjoy hands-on work and keeping materials moving efficiently, this role puts you at the center of daily manufacturing operations. You'll support receiving, inventory accuracy, and material flow between buildings and production areas in a fast-paced, structured environment.

What You'll Do

• Load and unload trucks and containers safely and efficiently
• Pull, issue, and deliver materials to production and assembly areas
• Process goods receipts and stock transactions in SAP using PC or Zebra scanners
• Unpack, label, and stock incoming materials accurately
• Maintain inventory accuracy and documentation of material movement
• Support 5S standards to keep work areas organized and compliant
• Identify and help resolve material flow or scheduling issues
• Follow all safety procedures and delivery timelines

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior experience in material handling, receiving, or warehouse operations preferred
• Forklift and/or Electric Pallet Jack (EPJ) experience strongly preferred
• SAP or ERP system experience is a plus
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and communication skills
• Comfortable working independently in a production-driven environment

Schedule & Pay

• MondayFriday | 7:00 AM3:30 PM | Full-Time
• $19.00$20.00/hr | Weekly Pay
• Long-Term Temp with opportunity for permanent hire

Benefits

• Weekly pay through direct deposit
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid holidays and referral bonuses
• Long-term and temp-to-hire opportunities
• Stable, full-time schedules across multiple shifts
• Supportive onboarding and career guidance from your recruiting team

If you've worked in receiving, warehouse operations, forklift or EPJ operation, barcode scanning, or supporting machine operators in a manufacturing environment this is a strong opportunity to grow your experience while supporting daily production flow.

Atkore is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure solutions to power and protect the world. With approximately 3,900 employees and 65 manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore manufactures electrical conduit, cable management systems, armored cable, metal framing, and security products and solutions. Atkore's commitment to quality, delivery and value helps customers realize their vision. Atkore forges relationships and shapes the future with breakthrough results, enhanced technology, and innovative product offerings.

Atkore currently has an opening for a Material Handler in our New Bedford, MA facility. This position will be 2nd Shift (4 p.m. to midnight), Monday through Friday (occasional overtime may be required including weekends). Training may take place on any shift.

EARN UP TO A $1000 BONUS ($500 AFTER 90 DAYS AND $500 AFTER 6 MONTHS).

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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• Performs daily safety inspection of forklift and work area.
  
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• Secure trailer wheel chocks, install glad hand locks, trailer jacks when appropriate and complete the AFC Loading Dock Safety Sign Off Sheet.
  
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• Turn in all finished goods inventory tickets.
  
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• Performs housekeeping of machine and area.
  

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• Proficient with all material handling and packaging devices including forklifts, pallet jacks and banding tools.
  
• The ability to understand and follow plant safety rules, such as wearing required PPE (safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, and gloves)
  
• Able to prioritize tasks and anticipate needs in order to effectively manage time in order to accomplish all tasks.
  
• Ability to perform other related tasks as assigned.
  
• Must be able to understand, interpret and carry out instructions in English.
  
• Good work ethic and good attendance is mandatory.
  

Our Culture Drives Value

Atkore's culture is created from the disciplined use of the Atkore Business System (ABS), which is a critical part of our mission and a foundational system based on excellence in People, Strategy, and Processes, tied together with Lean Daily Management (LDM) to manage and sustain the business we have today, and Strategy Deployment Process (SDP) to create the business we aspire to become.

Having the right talent in the right roles enables successful ABS execution, improves our customer's experience, and delivers breakthrough results. Said another way, that's how we win!

Great Leaders Drive Value

Atkore is committed to creating an engaged and aligned workplace that helps drive an accountable and performance-based culture. Our team possesses a willingness to strive for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company after robust debate. We consistently live the Atkore mission, learn our strategic priorities and link behaviors to those priorities, all in a way that's consistent with our core values. Together, we build stronger leaders and improve customer satisfaction which positively increases the overall value of the enterprise.

Atkore Delivers Value to You

Atkore International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Atkore International is a diverse company that believes its employees are the foundation for investing in its future, through the understanding that awareness and acceptance of our individual difference enhance inclusion and promote engagement and alignment. Diversity and inclusion are keys to growing our business and providing a work environment that fosters contributions by all employees.

Our dedicated employees are recognized for their commitment to our customers and making our company better than it was the day before.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for sorting, storage and distribution of dunnage for the warehouse, assembly departments, and suppliers.
• Move finished products from assembly departments to the warehouse.
• Act as a liaison between the warehouse and other departments, which include material handling of goods to and from the warehouse.
• Place and remove pallets from warehouse racks.
• Clean, sort and organize tote area.
• Deliver cleaned totes to departments as needed.
• Check washed parts in TA and load and unload carts as needed.
• Prepare excel dunnage to ship to supplier or warehouse.
• Move product from rack overflow, re-FIFO material daily.
• Move approved material from TA and chain.
• Provide forklift support to service area.

• Must have or obtain forklift certification
• Know barcode scanning
• Have excellent math skills
• Ability to use a calculator and have good attention to detail.
• Physical demands 50 pounds or more.

Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

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Compensation details: 21.24-23.67 Hourly Wage

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In this role, you will report to the Site Services Supervisor and will work closely with the Avantor's Lab and Production Services team of over 1,500 on- and off-site expert personnel - and our customers - to perform customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Hourly Rate: $27 - $28.50

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3:30 pm or 4 pm

Location: San Carlos, CA

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1)
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), and Company paid holidays,
• Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount,
• Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto and home insurance,
• Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem on gifts and products.

What we're looking for:

Education: High school diploma or GED is required.

Experience: 2+ years' customer service, inventory replenishment, or material handling experience is required.

Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office suite.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license needed to fulfill the duties of the role
• Reliable form of transportation
• Will be traveling to customer sites for cross training
• Conform to all company and customer requirements for background checks, health, and safety issues required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• A high level of customer service skills, with the ability to display a professional can-do attitude, is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory environment or familiarity with lab processes and procedures preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using computers
• Knowledge of SAP, Oracle, Power BI, and other inventory management systems preferred
• Previous experience in a GMP-regulated facility strongly desired
• Strong communication skills

How you will thrive and create an impact:

Avantor's Lab and Production Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support.

In this role you will:

• Collect, clean, and returnlaboratory glassware; ensure timely turnaround of dirty glassware from labs.
• Conduct weekly laboratory safety auditsand document findings.
• Establish and manageconsumable stocking locations to ensure consistent availability.
• Oversee daily inventoryof lab consumables; restock and organize as necessary.
• Utilize barcode scanning systemsto place and track product orders.
• Receive, unpack, and organizeincoming supplies; dispose of packaging materials appropriately.
• Place procurement orderson behalf of customers using Avantor and Kenvue platforms.
• Monitor and manage inventory metricsincluding inventory turns, overhead, and customer expenditures.
• Perform scheduled deep cleaningand de-trashing of laboratory spaces.
• Clean around equipmentand monitor/remove biohazard waste in compliance with safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate recordsof daily, weekly, and monthly verifications in both physical and digital logbooks.
• Execute multiple cleaning protocolsas outlined in client-specific SOPs, varying in complexity.
• Ensure the availability of critical parts to avoid any disruptions in laboratory or manufacturing operations.
• Chemically inactivate equipmentcontaining residual product prior to maintenance or disposal.
• Operate specialized cleaning equipmentas required for sanitization tasks.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Are you looking for a dependable, full-time job with the opportunity to grow? We have the job for you!

As a Material Handler hired by MyWorkChoice for Stanley Black & Decker, youll receive consistent full-time hours with a set schedule. Apply, complete your paperwork, and get hiredall within the MyWorkChoice App.

At this Stanley Black & Decker facility in Shelby, OH, you will be a part of a team that meets the production needs by:

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• Operating a variety of material handling/forklift equipment including Conventional, Stockpickers, Reach Trucks, and Walkie Stackers.
  
• Moving inventory in and out of production and warehouse areas correctly.
  
• Completing other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
  

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• Digital Hiring Process - Apply, complete paperwork, and get hired directly from your phone using the MyWorkChoice app.
  
• Full-time Hours - Stable income and job security
  
• Schedule at Your Fingertips - See shift updates or overtime opportunities in the app 24/7.
  
• $18.25/hr - Paid every Friday
  
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Apply now from anywhere using the MyWorkChoice app, manage your schedule easily, and instantly view shift updates and overtime opportunitiesall from your phone.

Questions? Give us a call at (866) 824-4898 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Working at this Stanley Black & Decker facility is conditional upon meeting background requirements and passing a pre-employment drug screen.

Job Title: Material Planner / Purchaser (MRP Specialist)

Department: Supply Chain

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Hounen Solar America Inc., Orangeburg, South Carolina (145 Millennium Road facility)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

Hounen Solar America Inc. is a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of high-efficiency photovoltaic solar modules, with a state-of-the-art 1GW+ production facility in Orangeburg, South Carolina. As a key player in America's growing domestic solar industry, we produce reliable, high-performance modules for residential, commercial & industrial (C&I), and utility-scale applications.

We are seeking a dedicated Material Planner / Purchaser (MRP Specialist) to join our supply chain team. This role focuses on direct materials planning and procurement (e.g., solar cells, glass, encapsulants like EVA/POE, frames, ribbons, junction boxes, etc.) using MRP logic in our ERP system. The position ensures timely material availability to support continuous production, optimal inventory levels, cost control, and supply chain resilience in the fast-evolving U.S. solar market.

Key Responsibilities

1. Execute MRP runs in the ERP system based on the Master Production Schedule (MPS), customer orders, BOMs, inventory data, and production forecasts to calculate net material requirements and generate accurate purchase requisitions and production orders.
2. Plan and allocate demand for critical PV raw materials (e.g., wafers/cells, glass, backsheets, encapsulants, aluminum frames, solder ribbons), accounting for specifications such as grade, color, bin, and efficiency to minimize production changeover losses.
3. Monitor supplier delivery performance, maintain daily/weekly shortage reports and incoming material schedules; proactively resolve delays, quality issues, or supply disruptions to achieve Just-In-Time (JIT) or Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) delivery.
4. Manage inventory parameters (safety stock, min/max levels, reorder points); track inventory turnover, identify slow-moving/obsolete risks, and recommend action plans (e.g., consumption, downgrade use, resale, or disposal) to minimize working capital and avoid stockouts.
5. Prepare and present regular reports on material shortages, on-time delivery rates, inventory analysis, and supply risks; contribute material insights to cross-functional S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meetings.
6. Collaborate with Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, and Production teams on returns, corrective actions, quantity variances, and supplier performance evaluations.
7. Assist in supplier development, cost reduction projects, and supply chain risk mitigation to support Hounen Solar's commitment to high-quality, cost-competitive, and domestically-focused manufacturing.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Associate's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in material planning, MRP execution, or procurement follow-up in a manufacturing environment;
• Experience in the solar/PV, electronics, semiconductor, or battery industry is highly preferred (familiarity with PV materials such as silicon wafers/cells, glass, EVA/POE, frames is a strong advantage);

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, or similar) with deep knowledge of MRP logic and modules;
• Solid understanding of MRP principles (gross/net requirements, lead times, safety stock, yield/loss factors, lot sizing);
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis); experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is a plus;
• Familiarity with APS, MES, or advanced planning tools is advantageous.

Language Requirements:

• Bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written) is required. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with international suppliers, read technical specifications/documents in both languages, and handle supplier correspondence in Mandarin when necessary.

Soft Skills:

• High sense of urgency, strong problem-solving ability, and capability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing setting;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration;
• Detail-oriented, data-driven, and proactive with strong analytical and forecasting abilities;
• Ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy to prevent production disruptions.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to work occasional overtime during peak production periods or urgent situations.

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America's infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary:

The Cost Engineer is responsible maintaining a true and accurate cost structure and coordinating reporting elements key to developing accurate cost reports. This is an interface between project management, cost management and accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near-misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety first, in everything we do.
• Review project features with Estimating department and ensure that work quantities are being entered correctly on a daily basis.
• Verify proper coding for phases, hours, and slips.
• Close out the completed project phases and verify progress entries.
• Conduct monthly cost review meeting with project team.
• Assign and initiate new cost codes for change orders, tracking items and back charges as required.
• Verify pencil sheets / pay requisitions.
• Take the lead in developing quarterly cost to complete reports.
• Review and process change orders for TMC and subcontractors / vendors.
• Review and process cost adjustments.
• Identify items that are exceeding the budget and communicate to Project Manager.
• Assist project management team with quarterly reports for contract status, contract profit, unit cost report, cost projections, revenue projects, change order status and change order costs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field and / or minimum of 5 years of heavy civil construction experience
• Experience working with project management and a thorough knowledge of heavy construction logistics, resource planning, construction sequencing and material management preferred.
• Familiar with a variety of the field construction concepts practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Viewpoint Accounting and Job Costing System is desirable.

Necessary Attributes:

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
• Attention to detail, organization prioritization and the ability to handle multiple tasks is required.
• Team player and with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess strong technology skills.
• Self-starter with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Dedicated and hard working.
• Strong commitment to success of all.
• Possess a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrate the upmost professionalism in how you represent yourself.
• Show quality in everything you do.
• Lead with integrity while producing high quality work.

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.