Georgia/Carolinas PCI (G/C PCI) is an independent, not-for-profit, regional Chapter of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, (PCI) serving all PCI Certified, producer members in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Our primary mission is to enhance the precast industry’s technical, marketing, and educational promotional efforts to grow market share, by advancing the design, manufacture and use of precast and prestressed concrete products.  

Georgia/Carolinas PCI, one of the leading, affiliate chapters of PCI, is currently seeking a senior level executive to replace our current Executive Director who is retiring after 20 years in this position. The successful candidate will be an accomplished self-starter who will help lead the association in the shared vision and mission established by the G/C PCI Board of Directors.  

The ideal candidate will have 10+/–  professional years or appropriate experience in a management position and an educational background in architecture, engineering, construction management or marketing with knowledge and experience in commercial and/or transportation design and construction. Precast industry experience/knowledge is preferred and a professional license is a plus, but not required. Strong marketing skills and promotion background and are essential. The position requires a significant amount of regional, with some national travel. 

The ideal candidate will embody the following personal characteristics: 

• Integrity – in everything the candidate does / honest, operates with moral and ethical values 
• Humility – has a servant mindset, in lieu of a me first attitudeSelf-starter / self-motivated / driven to achieve 
• Highly organized and efficient 
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize 
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills 
• Good facilitator and negotiator 
• Ability to build teams and consensus among disparate individuals and organizations
• Digitally adept (Microsoft office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, social media, etc.)

Excellent Benefits Package:  

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Association pays 100% of employee’s health, vision and dental coverage 
• 401(k) retirement plan – association pays 3% safe harbor plus current 3% discretionary 
• Short & long-term disability, optional life insurance 
• Holidays, vacation and sick leave 
• Auto allowance 
• Travel reimbursement 

Position reports to: G/C PCI Chairman (plus Executive Committee & Board of Directors) 

All submissions will be kept confidential. 

Submit resume and cover letter highlighting why you are interested and qualified for this position to: Rob Smith, G/C PCI Chairman (and VP/GM, Tindall Corporation, Georgia Division) at: info@gcpci.org

JOB TITLE: Executive Director 

OBJECTIVE: To manage the Association affairs of Georgia/Carolinas PCI and help grow the precast/prestressed concrete industry through technical, educational and marketing promotion in GA, NC and SC. 

FUNCTION: To serve as the chief staff officer and marketing director under direction of the G/C PCI Chairman, Executive Committee and Board of Directors. To be responsible for all association administration, and marketing responsibilities for both commercial and transportation markets as outlined below.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Executive Director shall perform administrative and marketing tasks, and such duties and services as may be requested by the Board of Directors of the Association in accordance with its bylaws and consistent with Executive Director’s role in the Association and the terms of his/her Employment Agreement. The Executive Director has the full authority and responsibility for managing the Chapter and all programs within established guidelines. 

ASSOCIATION ADMINISTRATION: 
1. Mission Leadership – Oversee the Association strategic plan development and implementation. 
2. Governance and Management – Manage the day to day affairs of the Association, including governance of bylaws and policies. 
3. Association Finances and Accounting - Develop and manage the Association’s annual budget, invoice and collect membership dues, coordinate tax filings (Form 990), payroll and benefits, seek additional sources of funding, including preparation and presentation of funding request from the Southeast Cement Promotion Association (or similar). 
4. Legal Compliance – Maintain compliance with IRS not-for-profit regulations and maintain business license. 
5. Consultants Coordination – Manage accountant, bridge consultant, marketing, etc., as required. 
6. Documents and Files – Maintain the Association files including bylaws, policies, meeting agendas, minutes, reports, mailing lists, etc. 
7. Membership – Promote and maintain Association membership, recruit producer and associate member firms, keep membership records, and maintain upkeep of digital membership directory. 
8. Membership Communications – Write and distribute member electronic communications and provide periodic activities reports. Maintain regular contact with G/C PCI members via meetings and visits. 
9. Membership Meetings – Plan and coordinate the Association’s Annual Meeting and special Board Meetings. 
10. Website and Social Media – Manage the Association website including regular updates of producer and associate member directory, calendar, seminar/webinar information, project profiles, and create social media. 
11. Committee and Task Group Liaison – Serve as liaison to all G/C PCI committees and task groups, including but not limited to Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Bridge Committee, Commercial Marketing Committee, Education Committee and Membership Committee. 
12. Association Relationship with PCI – Manage the relationship with our national association, including the ‘Chapter’ affiliate agreement and liaison with national staff, as appropriate. Represent the Chapter at PCI National Convention, PCI Committee Days and serve on the Regional Council and other PCI committees including, but not limited to, marketing committees, educational committees, R&D, and technical committees, as appropriate. 

MARKETING & PROMOTION:
Grow market share by providing technical resources and continuing education to the A/E/C industry and higher educational institutions. Create programs targeted to grow and expand the market for precast and prestressed concrete solutions, thus creating greater opportunity for our members – both producer and supplier, to promote and sell their products. 
1. Marketing Program - Develop, execute and maintain a detailed marketing program directed at key decision makers (owners, architects, engineers, contractors, academics) in the commercial (buildings) market, transportation (bridge) market and higher education institutions. 
2. G/C PCI Brand - Develop a branded program of promotional and marketing material (advertising, tradeshow exhibit, collateral material, etc.) in concert with the PCI national brand. 
3. Advocacy (Bridge Market) - Coordinate periodic joint meetings with each State DOT and bridge producer members. And coordinate the Prestressed Concrete Economical Fabrication (PCEF) Committee (FHWA, 3-State DOTs, Research Universities and G/C PCI bridge producers). Facilitate DOT engineer participation in the PCI Convention and National Bridge Conference. 
4. Advocacy (Commercial Market) - Maintain relationships and be active in various allied industry associations (AIA, CSI, DBIA, SAME, ASCE, A4LE, SCUP, etc.). Participate in industry association conferences and trade shows (exhibit, sponsor, present). 
5. Industry Promotion – Promote and market the attributes and benefits of precast and prestressed concrete products, systems and solutions to Architects, Engineers, Owners, Contractors and Academics. 
6. Professional Continuing Education - Coordinate and conduct presentations (lunch & learns, webinars, seminars) as continuing education of A/E/C designers and specifiers to promote and influence use of precast/prestressed concrete products and solutions for both the Commercial and Bridge Markets. 
7. Technical Resources - Provide technical resources for the A/E/C industry to further promote precast and prestressed concrete solutions, (PCI technical materials). 
8. University Programs - Provide academic opportunities including student education for area architecture, engineering and construction management schools, including presentations, hands-on learning experiences, plant and project tours. Promote careers in the precast industry. And facilitate participation in G/C PCI and PCI events, including the PCI Convention and PCI Committee Days. 
9. PCI Foundation Curriculum Grants – Propose, coordinate, facilitate and participate in PCI Foundation curriculum grant programs at area universities. 
10. Lead Distribution – Provide relevant project information and leads to members, as it is acquired. 

ED Search Task Group Milestones: 
September 21, 2020 – Advertise Executive Director position 
October 23, 2020 – Candidate submissions due (letter of interest & resume) November 2020 – Review and shortlist qualified candidates  
November 2020 – Short list interviews (held in Atlanta area) 
December 2020 – Candidate selected and hired 
January 1, 2021 – New ED starts (and onboarding with retiring ED) 

Molin Concrete Products Company is a PCI certified designer, manufacturer, and erector of precast/prestressed structural and architectural concrete products. A career at Molin is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be a part of an industry-leading company with a real passion for delivering excellence. As a long-standing employee-owned (ESOP) company, Molin places high value on every team member's contributions. With unparalleled employee retention, Molin provides fantastic growth opportunities for people passionate about concrete products and excellent customer service. Make your passion into a career by joining the Molin team today.

Title:  Project Superintendent

Position Summary: Self-motivator, leader, and mentor, who champions the collaboration, communication and documentation efforts of Molin’s project and site specific precast concrete erection requirements. The ideal candidate will have either precast concrete erecting experience or commercial construction experience. This individual will be the pipeline between Molin Concrete Field Operations Department and our external customers (CMGC), who leads with a creative approach to solving complex and unique project and site constraints to the benefit of Molin Concrete. The candidate will utilize their industry experience and knowledge, with the goal of placing Molin Concrete’s Field erecting crews in the best position to erect projects in a ready, safe, effective, and efficient manner.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and control assigned projects, overseeing the job site-specific coordination, documentation, and collaboration requirements between Molin Concrete Products and CMGC’s.
• Collaborate with Molin Project Manager and Molin Field Manager, to develop an efficient, effective, and safe erection of all projects.
• Establish, document, and communicate precast erection schedule, sequence, and direction with CMGC and other Molin departments.
• Coordination and documentation with the CMGC, to ensure required truck and crane access roads/pads are achieved to the needs of Molin Concrete Products and prior to mobilization.
• Thorough documentation via digital platform (Bluebeam, AutoCAD or other), to CMGC and Molin Concrete of all job site specific, site readiness, logistical requirements.
• Visit, inspect, and field verify the jobsite prior to Molin crew mobilization and installation date.
• Establish and coordinate requirements for Molin Field Quality Control to perform site layout and survey prior to erecting crew arrival onsite and to minimize mistakes in Drafting, Production and other trades. Minimize the need for rework by Field Installation crews.
• Develop and communicate site specific safety plans and review with erection foreman prior to site mobilization.
• Provide constructability and design input based on field erecting experience.
• Provide pre, active and post installation quality control reviews of precast concrete erection. Collaborate with Field Quality Control on jobsite visits and documentation.
• Work directly with equipment vendors to coordinate and schedule rented machinery that satisfies project requirements in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Coordinate and schedule Molin subcontractors (caulking, grouting, etc.) as required for project completion.
• Develop and collaborate with Project Manager on installation plans, crane requirements and crane layout for each assigned project that results in a safe, efficient, high quality outcome.
• Collaborate with contractors and other internal departments through pre-construction and planning phases.
• Lead efforts for corrective measures needed for ongoing and/or completed projects to satisfy customers demands. Communicate corrective action to internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with Molin Field Manager to coordinate availability of internal resources (crane, crew, etc.) to support customers’ schedules.
• Promptly communicate critical information to internal customers such as delivery dates and installation sequence/direction. Participate in weekly Project Management meetings to monitor alignment of Engineering/Drafting/Production goals with changing customer demands as projects progress.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and leadership that reinforces Molin’s commitment to promoting safety in every aspect of the project. Incorporate safety in all decision-making. Confront all unsafe situations/actions.
• Coaching, training and mentoring of Molin Field personnel.
• Responsible for proper documentation of information exchanged at site and internal meetings relevant to project execution and for updating systems for easy access by all stakeholders. All verbal commitments on jobsites are to be documented, signed off by customers.

Added Responsibilities:

• Acceptance that this position requires the individual to either have experience with or learn the use of standard industry digital software tools (Bluebeam, AutoCAD, other) and communication methods (email, text messaging).
• Attend CMGC project meetings as required.
• Maintain or obtain PCI Certified Field Auditor (CFA) Certification within 1 year of hire date.
• Willingness to learn and implement new industry means, methods, technologies, and processes.
• Regional travel as required for projects.

Education and Experience:

• B.S. in Construction Management or related course of study preferred, or 10 years of industry specific experience.
• At least seven years of construction industry experience, preferably in the Precast Concrete Industry.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• PCI Tolerances and allowances
• Pre-Cast Concrete Grouting Principles
• Crane Principals and requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• An understanding of construction principles with the ability to interpret construction drawings
• Proficient PC skills particularly with Microsoft Office products and databases or willingness to learn
• Proficient with Bluebeam, Plan Grid and other industry technology, or willingness to learn
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Ability to think conceptually as well as attend to detail
• Ability to understand and prioritize the various needs of all stakeholders to include owners, CMGC's, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal customers

Competencies necessary for Success:

• Establishing Focus: The ability to develop and communicate goals in support of the business’ mission.
• Leadership: Able to motivate others to take personal responsibility; mobilize people to face, define, and solve problems; develop capacity of others to adapt change; lead past status quo to achieve new levels of excellence or change.
• Developing Others: The ability to delegate responsibility and to work with others and coach them to develop their capabilities.
• Influencing Others: The ability to gain others’ support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions.
• Motivation: Able to present information or new ideas in such a way others get excited; use a positive approach to motivate others at any level of the organization.
• Managing Change: The ability to demonstrate support for innovation and for organizational changes needed to improve the organization’s effectiveness; initiating, sponsoring, and implementing organizational change; helping others to successfully manage organizational change.
• Team Building: Able to develop team effort; confront negative attitudes to build commitment and morale; get facts with competing perspectives to learn from one another; integrate efforts and talents of team members.
• Commitment / Diligence: Able to persevere in accomplishing tasks or objectives; commit to long hours of work; do everything possible to reach goals; have a sense of urgency about getting results.
• Prioritizing: Able to quickly focus on what is important: establish a sequence of tasks and completion dates, set priorities, and allocate time and resources when faced with competing demands.
• Communication: Effectively deliver a message to employees, customers, vendors, or management team in a group or individual setting so it is received and understood.
• Results Orientation: The ability to focus on the desired result of one’s own or one’s unit’s work, setting challenging goals, focusing effort on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them.
• Profitability: The ability to execute these leadership qualities is an instrumental part of increasing the profitability of the company.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record
• PCI certifications desirable

Physical Demands:

• Continuous standing or walking on jobsites
• Occasional walking, standing, and carrying up to 50 pounds
• Frequent finger/wrist movement for keyboard use
• Acuity for near vision required; distance acuity occasionally
• Infrequent bend/twist, push/pull, reach, and grasp
• Hearing for communication and safety
• Crouch, stoop, reach, balance, squat, kneel, crawl, push, and pull infrequently
• Bend at waist, twist, climb ladders, climb stairs, use of shoulders 1 hour per day

Environmental & Working Conditions:

• Frequent visits to construction sites:
• Frequent travel throughout Twin-Cites Metro area and out-of-town travel requiring overnight stay
• Exposure to extreme temperatures
• Exposure to uneven /slippery work surfaces
• Exposure to noisy work environment
• Exposure to heavy machinery and power tools
• Climbing and balancing (ladder / scaffold) occasionally
• Ability to travel by vehicle and sit for long periods of time

Navigation of uneven terrain on project sites

Please send all resumes to careers@molin.com 

FSLA Code:       Non-Exempt

The Production Engineering Associate position is a full-time position responsible for the production of precast deliverables including but not limited to erection drawings, piece tickets, advanced bill of materials, quantity take off and, hardware shop tickets. This position will use BIM software to achieve a high level of accuracy to avoid delay and conflict during the fabrication of panels. Achievement of responsibilities is accomplished through:

Leadership

• Create foundational trust based on the highest integrity and the dignity of every person
• Facilitate project design process with architects / engineers/ project manager/ production
• Ensure projects are completed on time in accord with the project schedule
• Manage time appropriately to meet or beat hours allotted for project
• Ensure effective communication and information regarding design or schedule issues that will affect goal achievement.
• Maintain a strict commitment to adhering to the prescribed workflow for Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), Request for Engineering (RFE), Remedials and Revisions.

Creation/Development/Maintenance

• Review erection drawings
• Review production schedule
• Create production tickets that adhere to Bristol standards
• Provide bill of material for assemblies and or entire project
• Minor model adjustments required to correct ticket items
• Review shop tickets for conformance with the erection drawings
• Create and or revise specific details using Bristol standards
• Consistently meet production schedule goals
• Plant visits to observe production methods
• Site visits to observe erecting methods
• Communicate with the plant to help resolve production issues
• Communication with the project manager to help resolve erecting issues

Success of the position is measured by:

• Complete and accurate fabrication drawings with minimal field changes
• Production engineering services delivered on time, as measured by schedule adherence
• Accurate bills of materials, hardware shop tickets, pour sequence, bracing plans, etc.
• Customer satisfaction

To perform this job successfully the employee must have the following:

• A two-year degree in Engineering or related field
• Experience with industry standard software, including Revit, Edge^Revit desired
• Experience detailing with Revit.  Precast or Prestress detailing desired
• The ability to communicate at a high level, both receiving and disseminating information for clear understanding
• The ability to understand broad direction and execute plans to meet that direction
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills
• Attention to detail
• Proficient in Windows based systems, such as Microsoft Office
• Other duties may be assigned as needed by the immediate supervisor.

 Applicants can apply via the Bristol Group, Inc. Linked In page or by sending your resume to sfister@bristolgrp.com.

This position is responsible for formulating estimates, proposals, and budgets for various precast projects. This position will be supported by the APC’s Director of Finance, Marketing Department and Project Manager by working together to be the best in the precast market.

THIS POSITION IS FOCUSED UPON PROFICIENCY IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:

• Lead an estimating team and/or work independently to create responsive proposals to both simple and complex requests for Precast bids.
• Receive and evaluate subcontractor quotes for applicable scopes and alignment with contractor bid documents.
• Continually develop and maintain relationships with architects, engineers, general contractors and clients.
• Work, communicate, present, and negotiate directly with construction managers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to win business for APC. 
• Directly prepare detailed quantity take-offs, develop assumed specifications, and assign market relevant cost factors to fully articulate preliminary/ final construction cost estimates.
• Analyze various precast projects open for bidding.
• Present project schedules for daily and weekly reports.
• Advise and facilitate in management bid reviews.
• Conduct site visits as required.

MINIMUM CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years’ experience estimating government, commercial, and retail projects during which the candidate was involved in both estimating and purchasing activities. (5 years if candidate possesses a Bachelors degree in sales and estimating).
• Previous (verifiable) results that candidate was the lead on project bid awards and successfully purchased projects.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and build client relationships.

Qualified candidates send resume to: Heather Erickson, Operations & Finance Director, healthere.apc@gmail.com

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Payroll, Workers Compensation, Property Taxes, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition and Accounting staff.
• Coordinate and direct preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements along with WIP for any deferred revenue recognition effects.
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Manage Year-End Sales and Cost Analysis forecasting with CPA for tax estimates
• Q1 work closely with outside CPA regarding preparation of corporate tax returns
• Early Q1 work closely with outside CPA firm to support their financial audit and preparations of annual published financial packet.
• Ensure quality controls over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings (Use, payroll, property, etc.)
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Work closely with estimating/project management insuring accurate proposals, budgets, and forecasting.
• Maintain and develop company financial relationships across all areas.
• Banking and Cash Flow Management daily
• Additional controller duties as necessary

Skills

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Must have Job Cost accounting principles understanding and background
• Familiar with software accounting programs like Sage contractor 100 or timberline, etc.
• Notary preferred
• Previous management experience
• Construction or manufacturing background preferred

Salary commensurate with experience.

Reports to: Foreman

Job Overview: Produce high quality precast concrete panels that meet engineering specifications.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Carry out the daily production plan as communicated by Right Hand Man, Foreman or Plant Manager
• Complete tasks related to panel production
• Clean and maintains production bed.
• Install rebar and strand
• Pour and finishes concrete
• Strip out panels after completion
• Patch and repair panels as needed
• Maintain and improve housekeeping to ensure a safe and productive workplace on an hour by hour, day by day basis
• Complete daily preventive maintenance tasks as assigned, including tool maintenance
• Support development & execution of Standard Operating Procedures to ensure the most efficient use of labor and materials on the line
• Assist Foreman in identification of variance to daily plan
• Support cross-training of employees
• Produce & promote Quality at the Source
• Responsible for tools and machinery in your area
• Notify appropriate personnel of issues requiring maintenance work orders to be issued

Areas of Accountability:

• Learn & understand company safety policies and procedures and promote compliance.
• Support the PDM Objectives of being Low Cost Producer and High Quality Provider. 
• Focus on increasing productivity and lowering material cost while maintaining expected levels of quality & communication with superiors.
• Assist in the transformation of the shop floor culture to one of Continuous Improvement and Accountability.
• Demonstrate reliability through exceptional attendance.

Safety 

• Adhere to all safety rules and guidelines
• Identify, understand, & report safety hazards, poor behavior and unsafe actions immediately
• Report ALL accidents to the Plant Manger immediately and completes an incident report
• Daily 5S compliance
• Review work areas w/Foreman
• Participate in safety program and training
• Understand & abide by company policies relative to safety training

 Quality 

• Focused on approaching zero quality variance
• If quality error occurs, assist in determining the root cause and ensure that root cause is eliminated to prevent recurrence

Qualifications:

Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge and Skills: Experience in the Precast Industry and/or construction desired but not required

Physical: Applicants must be able to walk and stand on feet for extended period of time, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs, crawl on hands and knees, climb a ladder and be able to work long hours. This position works outdoors year-round and therefore subject to all weather conditions sometimes to include extreme cold and heat.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

220 SE 6th Street Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50309

P: 515-265-0711
F: 515-414-7750

www.pdmprecast.com

The Quality Control Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing all quality control systems to ensure continuous product manufacturing that meets CTU Precast and customer standards. While supervising a team of quality control inspectors and technicians he/she will ensure a consistent and blemish free quality product that meets established standards, customer specification and production goals. Ensuring that all quality control standards are in alignment with quality products.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but, are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensure the manufactured product meets all company standards and customer specifications prior to release to customer.
• Commitment to Safety and a safety culture.
• Investigate and establish a root cause analysis for customer complaints and develop the appropriate corrective actions.
• Product knowledge and experience with concrete mix designs.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership, problem-solving, creativity, strategic thinking, fostering cooperation and teamwork.
• Computer competency using Outlook, MS Office Products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse work environment with all levels of employees
• Commitment to building a positive culture.
• Supervise, train and guide workers engaged in the inspection and testing activities to ensure high productivity and high technical integrity.
• Prepare, train, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures for all Quality Control Activities.
• Participate in all plant inspections inclusive of management, client, and statutory compliance agencies.
• ACI level 1 (minimum), PCI Level 1 & 2 Certification.
• 3-5 years in Precast Concrete Manufacturing
• 3-5 years in a Quality Control Supervisory position

Coordinate quality control activities with plant managers and supervisors to ensure production activities maximize product reliability and reduce rework costs.

Responsible for the accurate filing and certification of all documents required under statutory compliance and client/customer contractual agreements.

May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates should send resumes to Sheri Brinton, HR Manager, sherib@ctuprecast.com.

 

Do you drive by buildings and wonder, how’d they do that?  Do you look at a building and know how they did that?

Mid-States Concrete Industries is looking for an innovative, detail-oriented, highly motivated, and exceptionally positive Project Engineer (PE, SE, EIT) with precast concrete knowledge and experience.

The rock star Project Engineer is passionate and confident in their ability to work as a team to create a successful project – for multiple projects at a time.  The ideal candidate possesses top-notch leadership skills, awesome communication skills and the can-do attitude necessary to transform construction documents into the multi-family apartment building a newlywed couple calls their first home, while meeting deadlines.

We’re a team, so come with an excellent work ethic, integrity, and willingness to take initiative and speak up with your ideas.

A day in the life of a Project Engineer will include working with the team to start a project off right; asking the questions necessary to ensure the success of a project; sorting out all RFIs prior to beginning engineering; reviewing drawings, calcs, and piece tickets; generating computations; and working on three-to-five projects at a time.

A four-year degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is a must, as is precast knowledge.  The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running.

At Mid-States Concrete, we live The Mid-States Way every day and believe that being a little weird is a good thing, so a good sense of humor is a must.  Our vision is to change the world by being the safest and most innovative precast building company.  Are you the one to help us do that? Visit msprecast.com to learn more.

Project Engineer  

Job Summary:

This position has duties and responsibilities in the following areas: to prepare computations and be responsible for drawings for precast concrete components and structures while maintaining a primary focus on public safety, cost, and schedule.  To provide support and direction to project designers and project leaders in order to facilitate timely progress on assigned projects.  To work with and assist sales, production, quality control, project managers, field personnel, contractors, architects, and engineers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare structural computations for precast components, precast structures, and any associated connections.
• Specify design requirements for precast components, precast structures, and any associated connections.
• Submit RFIs as needed to complete the computations and needed to specify design requirements.
• Check submittal drawings prepared by project designer for conformance with the intent of contract documents and the specified design requirements.
• Check erection drawings prepared by project designer for release to production.
• Check production drawings for conformance with erection drawings and specified design requirements.
• Evaluate and resolve discrepancy reports.
• Communicate with Project Team as necessary for successful completion of assigned projects.
• Coordinate accurate estimated completion dates with Project Leaders and Project Managers.
• Work internally with production, purchasing & installation team members to aid and resolve project issues.
• Actively work with Senior Structural Engineer to create tools to increase productivity.
• Any other duties, as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

• Ability to prepare structural precast computations.
• Understanding of building code requirements.
• AutoCAD drafting skills.
• Employee must be detail orientated.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Excellent understanding of construction processes (architectural drawings, details, and constructability).
• Possess great organizational skills.
• Be proficient with MS office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).
• Be proficient with engineering software.
• Exhibit a strong willingness to learn.
• To obtain and maintain licensure as a Professional Engineer.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Have the ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and operations to such tasks as structural analysis of building systems and components.

Still reading?  Send your resume to careers@msprecast.com.

3.    Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be meet by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, climb, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and talk and hear. The employee will be on his/her feet a majority of the day. Manual lifting requirements are light to moderate, but with the assistance of other personnel and hoisting equipment.

4.    Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

The work described will require the Quality Control Inspector to be in both a plant and a yard environment. This employee will be required to wear all safety equipment required of regular plant personnel. The overall noise level is low, with occasional periods of moderate noise.

**Must be local in the Houston and Eagle Lake, TX area to be considered or willing to relocate on your own. **

The Pre-Stressed Concrete Inspector is responsible for oversight of the fabrication facility's quality assurance on behalf of our client. The clients for these assignments are typically state Departments of Transportation or construction contractors. The inspector must have significant knowledge of Precast/Prestressed Concrete and demonstrable experience in a similar position. The skills required for this position include:

• Communicating with the Project Manager to determine the specific requirements of a given work order, including the scope of work, deliverables, schedule, and budget for a particular assignment.
• Communication with the Project Manager, fabrication shops, contractors, and other third parties to resolve schedule issues.
• Ensure that the services provided are performed in accordance with the project requirements and contract with the client.
• Generate and process timesheets, billing reports, and inspection reports in an expeditious and thorough manner, complying with all applicable deadlines. All reports must be submitted typewritten using Microsoft Word/Adobe Acrobat and must be electronically transmitted to the Project Manager.
• Communicate information from the fabrication facility regarding upcoming assignments and potential work that the business could perform; and
• Maintain a positive relationship between the business, the fabrication facility, and the client.
• Ability to work remotely from the established Client offices.
• Client oriented approach with emphasis on understanding and fulfilling the needs of the client.
• Detail oriented with a dedication to the quality control and quality assurance process; ability to understand and read complex design and fabrication plans and specifications.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with ability to communicate technical issues to the Project Manager, clients, and the fabrication facility.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) required; knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Lotus Notes preferred.
• Proficient use of modern communication and computer equipment including cell phones, laptop computers and digital cameras.
• Ability to multi-task and properly execute multiple simultaneous assignments without sacrificing efficiency or quality of the work.
• Team player willing to work with clients, field staff, other Client offices, and the worldwide organization

Eligible candidates should have:

• Three years minimum in concrete construction including one year minimum in precast or prestressed construction.
• ACI Level I Field Technician Certification
• PCI Level II certification required
• High school Graduate or GED
• Read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings
• Prepare reports both in Hard copy (written) and on a PC.
• High degree of computer literacy with the ability to competently operate a PC and use Microsoft products including MS Word and MS Excel.
• Ability to take and transfer digital photographs to Word Documents or MS Excel Report cells.

Qualified candidates contact: Susan Daniels, Director, The Dragon Fly Partners, 713-478-2950 or susan@thedragonflypartners.com