Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate and participate in job awareness meetings.
- Assist with creating and modifying project budgets, plans, schedules, subcontracts, RFIs, submittals, details, takeoffs and RFMs.
- Identify, document, communicate, and track project issues.
- Work through Purchasing to secure needed resources and assist with coordination of delivery.
- Assist in securing required project permits.
- Facilitate procurement of required contractor/project bonds.
- Management of contractor/project insurance requirements.
- Prepare bid documents and provide assistance through the entire procurement process.
- Perform contractor change order preparation, tracking and implementation.
- Request, document, report, and invoice for completed work and material on hand/in storage.
- Prepare and process general conditions and project-related service costs.
- Create subcontractor payment applications and authorize payment for subcontractors.
- Establish, organize and maintain project folder and documentation.
- Work with project teams throughout the project to ensure timely and on-budget completion.
- Visit project jobsites as needed for visual progress updates.
- Provide assistance and support for various office administration tasks and activities.
- Lead and coordinate project closeout activities and post-project review.
BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS:
- Work experience in a construction management, administration, or planning position.
- Valid driver license.
- Knowledge of construction industry contracts, practices, processes, and standards, and their impact on project activities.
- Familiarity with construction safety protocols and procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, and diagrams.
- Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures.
- Ability to perform duties in a professional manner.
- Proficient in using computer applications to include Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) CMiC and Procore preferred.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
- Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and results oriented.
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.
- Ability to exemplify the Core Values of the Company.
- Ability to effectively deal with ambiguity, identify gaps and implement innovative solutions to increase operational efficiency.
- Ability to complete work accurately, efficiently, and timely under minimal supervision.
- Physical Demands
- Sitting or standing for up to eight (8) hours per day.
- Lifting and / or exerting of force up to 30 pounds occasionally and 15 pounds frequently.
- Occasional walking, bending, squatting, stooping, twisting, kneeling, reaching, and crouching.
- Visual acuity to drive a motor vehicle, read printed material, and read electronic documents.
- Hearing capacity to receive, perceive, and react to common office environment noises.
- Manual dexterity to manipulate, handle, and feel.
- Occasional travel by motor vehicle, driving for up to eight (8) hours per day.
Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k). Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance. For more information about our company, visit our website at www.wightco.com.Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Please view the following links for more information - EEO, EEO Supplement, and Pay Transparency.Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.
