Heldenfels Enterprises Inc. (San Marcos, TX) is currently looking for a well-qualified Quality Control Technician to join its team in our San Marcos, Texas team. Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

 Job Specification:

• To plan, direct, and implement quality control activities in the plant
• Assist with day-to-day operations with the Quality Control Department
• Direct on-site personnel involved in quality control work.
• Prepare quality control procedures (work controlling documents) and review other department procedures for compliance with quality control requirements
• Provide necessary outgoing correspondence and insure compliance and/or correctness
• Perform inspection of work in various disciplines as required
• Assist in resolution of company nonconformance reported by others
• Able to work as a team member with Plant management to ensure a team effort and focus
• Knowledge of Continuous Process improvement Techniques and practices
• Must be willing to work long, varied hours, as production demands
• Must be able to read and understand a tape measure
• Must be able to adapt to our plant conditions and the way it runs.
• Must be able to work well with all personality types
• Must display potential and willingness to learn and grow

Required Qualifications - MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATIONS

• ACI Field Tech Grade 1
• PCI Level 1 & 2

 Desired Qualifications- MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATIONS

• PCI Certification I, II, III
• ACI Concrete Strength Certification
• ACI Concrete Lab Tech Level I
• ACI Aggregate Testing Level I
• MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Knowledge of a Precast quality control department
• Knowledge of special process/test techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills is essential
• Experience with SCC, Mix design and a good knowledge of Conventional Concrete Mix design and chemistry

Go to www.heldenfels.com to apply!

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Bethlehem Construction team is dedicated to providing Innovative precast prestressed concrete solutions to meet each customers goals; "Building Together" to meet clients future needs!

Bethlehem Construction, Inc. has been a thriving and growing specialty and general contractor for 42 years. The company was founded in 1978 to service the fruit industry's construction needs. With a strong background in the cold storage, Bethlehem Construction became the first Washington contractor to erect an all-concrete controlled atmosphere building.

All of Bethlehem’s precast projects are custom designed and engineered to meet specific customer needs. Bethlehem Construction serves markets in Washington, Oregon and California with its Cashmere, WA and Wasco, CA precast facilities. The company is proud of its steady and long tenured workforce and that 80% of their business comes from repeat customers. Bethlehem beats its competition through speed, reliability and its guarantee of on time delivery of scaled projects. The company self performs most of its projects in order to control risk and to maintain its high standards for the work they perform. Bethlehem proudly maintains PCI (Precast Concrete Institute) certification on all of its plants. This prestigious Plant certification demands that our precast/prestress processes stand above and beyond industry averages.

With up to 300 employees across multiple locations Bethlehem maintains a culture of respect, inclusion, transparency and a “do what needs to be done” attitude that reflects the strong leadership teams values.

Bethlehem Construction is seeking a AutoCAD Drafter to join our expanding team in our Cashmere, WA facility. 

If you are looking for a rewarding drafting career with a reputable company, don’t let this opportunity pass you by.

Autocad Drafters at Bethlehem Construction:

• Works together with the Architects, Engineer on Record, Project Managers and Production to develop accurate drawings for precast concrete pieces.
• Creates production drawings for casting of precast concrete panels and specialty pieces
• Works diligently to meet project deadlines and budgets.
• Follows established drafting standards and processes.

• Excellent communication skills with various parties including: Management, Consultants, Engineers, Architects
• Candidate must be well spoken, professional and polite. In addition, the successful candidate must be a good listener.
• Must be self-motivated with a positive attitude, and willing to work as part of a team.
• Must be a proactive engaged member of the team that looks at all aspects of design and construction, to ensure that all phases of the project go smoothly.
• Must have an aptitude to learn new skills, and a willingness to manage change in self and organization.
• Must have the ability to multi-task.
• Must have a keen sense of attention to detail.
• Must be willing and able to implement directions quickly and correctly.
• Must be customer oriented and a team player.

• Minimum two (2) years of Structural Drafting experience, preferably in precast concrete construction.
• Must have two (2) years experience using AutoCAD in a construction environment. Experience in Revit, a plus.
• Must have experience producint clear, organized drawings
• Must have the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook effectively.
• Must be able to work in the Cashmere, WA Office (this is not a remote position).

Cashmere, WA with required travel to job sites in the region. 

Cashmere is the geographic center of Washington State, and this town’s got a lot of heart!  Surrounded by pear and apple orchards, there’s no mistaking how Cashmere made its fortunes.  Locally grown fruit is packed and shipped all around the world, from the tree to your table.  Chances are if you have enjoyed a Washington pear, it probably was grown in the hills that surround Cashmere. Downtown is a great place to get some delicious lunch or pick up a fresh pastry. Cashmere is best-known of Washington State’s equally maligned and beloved state candy, Aplets and Cotlets.  Walk the shady sidewalks past turn of the century craftsman homes lovingly restored and preserved.  Be sure not to miss a world class collection of local Native American artifacts on display at the Cashmere museum, right across the river from downtown. 

Cashmere is surrounded by the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountain and is also along the Wenatchee River and close to both the Cascades and Lake Chelan for outdoor adventuring. The Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area is about 10 miles to the West. The Peshastin Pinnacles is a historical climbing area located a few miles from town. Some of America's first technical climbing routes were established here. The Devil's Gulch mountain bike trail is said to be the premier downhill ride in the state of Washington, and is located just south of town. This ride attracts thousands of mountain bikers from Seattle and elsewhere each year. The Wenatchee River is a popular whitewater destination and runs right through Cashmere. The river provides challenging rapids for rafters and kayakers each spring during runoff. Several famous rapids occur in the stretch of river that runs through town.

The Wenatchee River Valley enjoys the beauty of all for seasons, and has become a favorite for outdoor enthusiasts. In the same day you can: water ski the Columbia River and ski Mission Ridge; whitewater raft in the Wenatchee River and mountain bike Sage Hills. For golf enthusiasts, the valley boasts seven golf courses, each with its own degree of difficulty and dramatic views. Just 10 miles to the east, the Apple Capital Loop Trail runs along the Columbia River and creates 10 miles of paved trail for walking, running, biking or any other non-motorized source of transportation.  One of the favorite stops along the trail is Pybus Market, where you can get the world’s best fruit and vegetables from local farmers, and enjoy a freshly prepared meal at a number of different restaurants along the market.

Competitive Base Salary and Benefits based on experience

For confidential inquires and more info, please contact:  Sheila Callihan - HR Director (509) 782-1001 or SheilaC@bethlehemconstruction.com

The Bethlehem Construction team is dedicated to providing Innovative precast prestressed concrete solutions to meet each customers goals; "Building Together" to meet clients future needs!

Bethlehem Construction, Inc. has been a thriving and growing specialty and general contractor for 42 years. The company was founded in 1978 to service the fruit industry's construction needs. With a strong background in the cold storage, Bethlehem Construction became the first Washington contractor to erect an all-concrete controlled atmosphere building.

All of Bethlehem’s precast projects are custom designed and engineered to meet specific customer needs. Bethlehem Construction serves markets in Washington, Oregon and California with its Cashmere, WA and Wasco, CA precast facilities. The company is proud of its steady and long tenured workforce and that 80% of their business comes from repeat customers. Bethlehem beats its competition through speed, reliability and its guarantee of on time delivery of scaled projects. The company self performs most of its projects in order to control risk and to maintain its high standards for the work they perform. Bethlehem proudly maintains PCI (Precast Concrete Institute) certification on all of its plants. This prestigious Plant certification demands that our precast/prestress processes stand above and beyond industry averages.

With up to 300 employees across multiple locations Bethlehem maintains a culture of respect, inclusion, transparency and a “do what needs to be done” attitude that reflects the strong leadership teams values

Bethlehem Construction is seeking a Commercial/Industrial Construction Project Manager to join the team in our Wasco, CA facility.  Wasco is located in the lower Central Valley of California.

If you are looking for the challenge and rewards of seeing a construction project from concept to delivery to the customer, this opportunity is definitely for you.

A Commercial/Industrial Construction Project Manager at Bethlehem Construction:

• Prepares accurate project estimates and bid proposals, including detailed project takeoffs, budgets and job costing.
• Prepares construction contracts, subcontracts, change orders and purchase orders.
• Demonstrates excellent computer skills, requiring in depth knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Timberline and other estimating software, being a plus.
• Oversees and manages each project through completion and hand off to the customer, while staying within budget and on schedule.
• Writes RFIs, as necessary.
• Conducts and reports budget tracking.
• Schedules project timelines and reports on job progress to Bethlehem Construction Management, as well as the Client.
• Leads safety efforts, and is alert for safety issues and adherence to safety policies.

• Excellent communication skills with various parties including: Management, Subcontractors, Consultants, Engineers, Architects, Vendors and Clients.
• Candidate must be well spoken, professional and polite. In addition, the successful candidate must be a good listener.
• Must be self-motivated with a positive attitude, and willing to work as part of a team.
• Must be a proactive engaged member of the team that looks at all aspects of design and construction, to ensure that all phases of the project go smoothly.
• Must have an aptitude to learn new skills, and a willingness to manage change in self and organization.
• Must have a keen sense of attention to detail.
• Must be willing and able to implement directions quickly and correctly.

• Minimum three (3) years of Commercial/Industrial Construction Project Management experience, preferably in precast concrete construction.
• Must be able to read blue prints
• Must have experience in large commercial construction estimating
• Must be able to effectively lead a project from start to finish
• Must understand Construction Safety Requirements and Compliance, and be a Safety Advocate for Bethlehem Construction, Inc.
• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering or related field, preferred.

Wasco, CA with required travel to job sites in the region.

Wasco, CA is just north of Bakersfield, which is nestled in the southern Central Valley of California two hours north of Los Angeles. A city population of approximately 400,000, Bakersfield is one of the fastest growing medium-sized cities in the United States. Bakersfield is a dynamic and diverse community with rich assets in agriculture, energy, medicine, arts, culture, education and professional services.

Bakersfield has hundreds of miles of bike paths and lanes and nearly 60 parks, offering locals plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Plus, residents are a short drive from the Sierra Nevada Mountains and some of California's expansive national forests and SoCal and Central Cal coasts are easy and splendid day trips from Bakersfield.

For the outdoor enthusiasts, Kern River and Lake Isabella areas offer white water rafting, fishing, windsurfing, water skiing, hiking, bird watching and hunting. The Wild and Scenic Kern River springs from the high Sierra Nevada mountains near Mount Whitney and flows southwest through the Sequoia National Forest toward Bakersfield, California. The Kern River offers many types of rafting experiences depending on the time of year and the challenges/relaxation desired. The Forks of the Kern, the Upper Kern River, and the Thunder Run stretches are early to mid-season trips depending on the spring snow melt and can provide class IV and class V challenges for more experienced white water rafters. The Upper Kern one day trip offers almost 20 miles of Class III and IV white water to choose from and is our primary early season trip offering, while our Lower Kern river trips offer nearly 18 miles of white water later in the summer.  Lake Isabella is at the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Kern River.

Competitive Base Salary and Benefits with Bonus opportunity

For confidential inquires and more info, please contact: Sheila Callihan - HR Director, (509) 782-1001 or Recruit@bethlehemconstruction.com

Typical Responsibilities:

• Working with a team of professionals to engineer structures.
• Collaborating with professionals from other firms.
• Becoming part of the engineering community through association in professional organizations.
• Performing structural analysis & design and compiling calculations.
• Assisting technicians with preparation of erection and production drawings & details.
• Maintaining project records.

Required Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to become a team member to complete assignments.
• Knowledge of building design codes including ASCE, IBC, AISC, and ACI
• Experience with structural analysis and design programs such as STAAD, MathCAD, etc.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT. 
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Self-motivated to work to complete projects in a timely manner.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with Structures emphasis; Master's Degree with an emphasis in Structural Engineering is a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in building related structural analysis & design 
• FE/EIT certification, Professional Engineer licensure a plus.

Benefits:

• Full time salaried position
• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, life insurance offered
• Paid time off for vacation and paid holidays

Coreslab Structures (IND) is an equal opportunity employer
Qualified candidates send resume to: Michael Owings – mowings@coreslab.com

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Position Summary: Ensure all products meet or exceed PCI specifications and customer quality expectations

Adhere to PDM’s Core Values:

• Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners and our communities.
• Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.
• Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency.
• Innovation: We embrace growth and change.
• Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts

Responsibilities and Duties:

Production

• Lead production crew of up to 8 individuals
• Accurately set up, verify, and pour structural and architectural precast concrete products
• Assist Production Supervisor in identification of variance or disruption to daily plan
• Support rigorous training and cross-training of employees
• Provide consistent guidance, including start-of-day meetings, to set crew expectations and relay pertinent information
• Communicate with crew and Right-Hand man effectively and respectfully
• Produce & promote quality at the source following strict architectural precast quality standards
• Maintain tools and machinery in your area and notify maintenance when necessary
• Maintain formwork and work area in clean and safe condition at all times

Areas of Accountability:

• Provide strong leadership to production team
• Assist in the transformation of the shop floor culture to one of Continuous Improvement and accountability
• Be instrumental in development and maintenance of architectural precast quality standards and production techniques
• Demonstrate reliability through exceptional attendance
• Promote the company Safety Program and ensure that plant personnel adhere to the existing Safety Procedures
• Supervise crew in a manner that focuses on increasing productivity and lowering material cost while maintaining expected levels of quality
• Demonstrate ambition to develop personal skills for further advancement

Safety

• Identify, understand, and report safety hazards and unsafe actions immediately
• Proactively participate in safety program and training
• Understand & abide by company policies relative to written Safety Program

Quality

• Focused on developing and implementing strict quality standards required of architectural precast concrete
• Strive for zero quality non-conformances
• If quality error occurs, assist in determining the root cause and ensure that root cause is eliminated to prevent recurrence

Management Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Management, Production, Quality Control, and other support departments
• Leads a crew of 2-8
• Monitors crewmembers’ performance and attendance and report to supervisor

Qualifications:

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven leadership skills
• Experieince with architectrual precast concrete required, strongly prefer long-line prestressed experience
• Strong attention to detail

Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Minimum 7 years’ experience in precast production facility with at least 5 years in leadership role. Candidate must have background in architectural precast concrete.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Regularly required stand, push, pull, and kneel for extended periods
• Regularly required to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work long hours
• Exposure to construction environment, including dust and noise
• Exposure to seasonal outdoor elements including extreme heat and cold

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.

Reports to: Quality Control Supervisor

Job Overview:

Areas of Accountability:

• To help promote the quality control efforts of PDM Precast
• Responsible for promoting the company Safety Program and to ensure plant personnel adhere to the existing Safety Procedures.
• Responsibility for the short-term and long-term management of employee capabilities.
• To become proficient in the use of concrete match curing technology.
• Master documentation and record keeping of Quality Control efforts.
• Obtain and maintain all pertinent certifications relating to the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, American Concrete Institute, and various Department Of Transportation organizations.
• Master interpretation of shop drawings.
• Master concrete mix design skills.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Quality Control

• Organize Quality Control personnel as needed for start times, areas of concentration, and other daily activities.
• Maintain product Color Code System.
• Conduct and maintain documentation of: prepour inspections, postpour inspections, variance reports, bed shut down process, repairs, shop drawings, fresh concrete testing, hardened concrete testing, aggregate moisture tests, sieve analysis, and initial set tests.
• Inform Quality Control Manager of any nonconformity of product, personnel issues, or equipment issues.
• Maintain and update Concrete Mix Design Notebook.
• Maintain and update materials log and calibrations log.
• Support cross-training of employees and updating of Flexibility Charts.

Safety

• Correct safety hazards, poor behavior and unsafe actions immediately.
• Daily 5S compliance.
• Performs daily safety visual evaluations.
• Ensure completion of open action items on 5S and R3 Action Item Register.
• Actively participates in the 5s and R3 programs.
• Enforces company policies relative to training.

Management Responsibilities:

• Support resolutions of daily time punch issues.
• Address discipline issues with crewmembers.
• Enforces company policies and procedures, i.e. Attendance, etc.
• Perform employee evaluations as required.
• Implement safety program and training.

Qualifications:

Education: Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Levels I and II certifications. American Concrete Institute Grade I certification Obtain Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Level III certification. Obtain all applicable Department Of Transportation certifications.

Knowledge and Skills: Basic math and computer skills. Leadership, motivational, organizational skills.

Experience: Two years’ experience in precast/prestressed concrete or other related industry.        

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.

Stonecast is a growing company and is looking for an experienced Batch Plant Operator.  The Batch Plant Operator is responsible for, but not limited to, managing and facilitating all mixing and pouring operations, including meeting all production deadlines, ensuring accuracy, quality, and specifications of mix designs, and continuous and ongoing maintenance of the equipment.  This position also directs and instructs the Cleaner/Bucket Driver throughout the day and works to fully train the Mixer Backup on an ongoing basis to ensure a smooth transition and establish processes and procedures are consistent throughout the mixing team.

Job Responsibilities:

MIXER/SKIP HOIST MAINTENANCE:

• Inspect all mixer parts and facilitate daily maintenance per Voeller schedule maintenance program.
• Preform all Preventative Maintenance checklist as required by Management: (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, semi-annually, Annually.) These must be turned in to the Pant Manager on the day they are completed.
• Clean Mixer between color changes. (thoroughly clean inside and out between colors).
• Thoroughly clean Skip Hoist, Aggtherm hopper, mixer, skip hoist, shuttle conveyor, conveyor belts, and loader at the end of each pouring cycle as required. All the above items must be cleaned at the end of each shift before going home.

CONVEYORS:

• Inspect all rollers and the belt daily for dragging rollers and tears in the belt.
• Check the belt alignment daily.
• Clean under and around conveyors daily.
• Maintain as required per Pre maintenance program.

MANAGEMENT OF POURING PROCEDURE AND BATCHING SCHEDULE:

• Manage the pour schedule to ensure all areas are getting their cement to keep their pouring on time.
• Learn and thoroughly understand the communication features between the DCS color system and KF batch programmable controllers for all custom colors.
• Learn and understand the reporting capabilities of the DCS color machine recorded in the batching system for quality control reporting.

ADMIXTURES/COLOR/CEMENT:

• Order cement (white and grey) on an as needed basis from select vendors through Purchasing.
• Order efficiently so over/under filling does not take place.
• Check
• Responsible to inventory admixtures, cement, and color on a daily basis.
• Responsible for ordering from DCS standard 5-6 color totes as necessary to keep up with production.
• Maintain all DCO color equipment per DCS maintenance schedule.
• Learn computer programs for color machine.
• Monitor quality of BASF admixtures and order as necessary.
• Inspect and maintain lines from admix drums to mixer on a daily basis.
• Flush out color system between batches if a color change takes place and at the end of each day.

CLEANUP:

• Clean and power wash the catwalks and mezzanine daily.
• Ensure all areas are clean and organized at all times.

SAFETY:

• Follow all safety procedures and policies to ensure a safe work environment.
• Never put anything, including your hands or any instrument, in the mixer.
• Use the Lock-Out / Tag-Out procedure at all times when necessary to inspect or clean equipment.
• When shutting off control panel, put a tag on the switch to let everyone know the equipment is locked out.

Qualified candidates contact:  Jackie Strelow, HR Director, jstrelow@marriottconstruction.com

The Vice President / General Manager is responsible for the profitable growth of the business.  The purpose of this position is to lead and direct all departmental functions of the business in order to grow in the marketplace, produce quality products and services, and achieve bottom-line financial targets. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• PLANNING:  Creates annual budget, sales growth, and operating plans for the business, working with the Owner and CFO.  Sales plan includes customer sales targets and new customer accounts.  Operational plans include productivity and cost reduction targets. These plans become the roadmap for the business throughout the year.
•  SALES & MARKETING GROWTH:   Drives for increased sales through customer visits and introduction of Stonecast in the marketplace.  Oversees estimating process on key projects to ensure the projects are value engineered, scope is clear, engineering is accurate and bid proposals are delivered on time and with accuracy to the correct customers.  Works with sales staff to sell Stonecast and negotiate with customers to be awarded key jobs.
• FINANCIAL PROFITABILITY:  Understands all the financial levers of the business and acts on them accordingly to drive profitability.  Key levers include increasing margins through sales growth, purchasing of supplies and services, operational costs and savings potential, productivity of the operations, cost of quality and many others.  Leads the business to effectively manage these profit levers resulting in achieving or exceeding financial targets.
• OPERATIONS:  Holds Quality Control, Plant, and Yard Managers accountable for sound operational practices and policies with a focus on safety, productivity, cost and housekeeping.  Oversees the production schedule to maintain an efficient business flow across the operations.  Ensures the production operations have the right tools and techniques to be an effective and efficient, low cost operation.
• QUALITY ASSURANCE:   Leads the overall quality direction for the business.  Ensures the quality standard is set at the highest level and conforms with PCI standards.  Sets overall direction for Plant, Quality Control, and Yard Managers to perform to the standards and maintain the industry-leading product quality.
• DESIGN / ENGINEERING:  Assists engineering and project managers in setting standards in design and engineering practices.  Has oversight of all facets of key projects, scope, design and operational challenges, cost, customer awards and schedule.  Understands AutoCAD design software and BIM opportunities for growth. 
•  ESTIMATING / PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Has oversight of estimating process to ensure all is accurate, timely, and designed to maximize productivity for business operations and profitability.  Attends PM meetings to All project management is organized, effective and designed to provide
• HUMAN RESOURCES:  Responsible for hiring, performance evaluation, and training of management personnel.  Maintains a positive, fast-paced culture with focus on effective communication, quality, sense of urgency, creative problem solving and results.  Works with HR Director to set policies and procedures and ensures all are enforced.
• SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT:  Keeps safety at the forefront of the business, models the safe way and ensures all policies and safety and/or environmental procedures are in place and enforced.  Ensures any outside agency reporting is completed in an accurate and timely fashion.
• COMPETENCIES:  Strategic perspective, leadership, acumen, communicating with impact, integrity, personal/professional development. 

Qualified candidates contact:  Jackie Strelow, HR Director, jstrelow@marriottconstruction.com