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If you share in our values of quality, integrity and commitment and believe you would make an impact at Northern Construction, please send your resume and cover letter to: employment@northernconstruction.com. We will reach out should your skills match those of any new openings. Thank you for your interest in Northern Construction.
It is the policy of Northern Construction Service, LLC to provide equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam War.
Responsibilities:
- All phases of underground construction include but are not limited to: Loading, driving, delivery, digging, removal and placement of various types, sizes and weight of construction materials and equipment
- Hand dig using shovel, mechanical tools
- Install and maintenance of underground utilities including water, sewer and drainage
- Working in congested or remote areas
- Maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement
- Perform general construction work under direction of Supervisor
- Maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations, procedures and policies
Qualifications:
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
- Basic knowledge of and ability to operate various types of utility equipment in a safe manner
- Basic knowledge of and ability to use/operate hand tools and equipment in a safe manner
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc.
- Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position
Preferred Qualifications:
- Valid Drivers licensed,
- 5-10 years of experience in the utility construction industry
- Ability to read prints and interpret utility maps to identify the type and size of underground utilities
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to perform the above for at least 8 hours per day 5 days per week. Over-time; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies or on-call work will also be required.
- Ability to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses and hardhat
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions which can include but is not limited to: extreme heat and cold temperatures; inclement weather such as wind, rain, snow, sleet and dust as well as adverse driving conditions including wet roads, icy roads, and fog
- Employees in this job classification may be exposed to dust, fumes or other airborne pathogens.
- Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 LBS as needed with or without assistance
- Assist in the Development and management of comprehensive project schedules, ensuring the timely completion of all tasks and milestones.
- Coordinate with project engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to outline and review project timelines.
- Collaborate with project engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure all project timelines are met.
- Prepare all project deliverables including submittals, letters, RFI’s, changer orders, etc.
- Forecast and allocate resources effectively to meet project deadlines.
- DBE/SBE/MBE/WBE supervision/compliance.
- Ability to work extended hours, nights, and weekends as Project Schedule demands.
- Responsible for all aspects of project-related cost management and budget forecasting for the project.
- Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring all expenditure aligns with the approved budget.
- Oversee procurement processes, including the selection and negotiation of contracts, purchase orders, professional service agreements, etc. with subcontractors, engineers and suppliers.
- Implement cost control measures to avoid overrun and maintain financial targets.
- Prepare and review periodic estimates with the owner’s representative(s)
- Prepare monthly and quarterly cost and revenue forecasts
- Change order and claim prep and negotiation
- Conduct regular meetings with internal teams to track progress, address concerns, and adjust strategies as needed.
- Work closely with project Superintendent and Operations.
- Perform daily monitoring of the project to ensure it meets the schedule and budget.
- Responsible for supervision and training of Junior PMs, Assistant PMs, Field Engineers, and Co-ops.
- Assist in developing, submitting, and tracking the project QA/QC program
- Comply with and support the company’s safety policies and program, and participate in Safety training and meetings, as required.
- Serve as the primary point of contact and coordinate with all project stakeholders, including owners, clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and suppliers.
- Foster strong client relationships with all project stakeholders.
- Provide regular project updates and reports to senior management and clients.
- Address and resolve any concerns or conflicts raised by stakeholders promptly and professionally.
- Identify potential project risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies to minimize delays or cost overruns.
- Resolve complex technical, scheduling, and logistical challenges that arise during the project lifecycle.
- Ensure adherence to project scope and specifications while managing changes through formal change orders.
- Track and maintain accurate project documentation, including correspondence, progress reports, and contractual paperwork.
- Ensure all necessary permits, inspections, and regulatory approvals are obtained in a timely manner.
- Prepare and submit project reports to stakeholders, including financial summaries, schedule updates, and quality assessments.
- Read and interpret architectural, structural, and civil drawings, as well as project specifications.
- Perform quantity takeoffs of materials and assemblies from construction drawings.
- Develop proficiency in the use of takeoff and estimating software tools.
- Organize and document quantity takeoffs to facilitate review and audit processes.
- Prepare structural and civil estimates at both Design Development (DD) and Construction Documentation (CD) stages.
- Contact and follow up with subcontractors and vendors to obtain pricing and proposal input.
- Assist in reviewing subcontractor and vendor scopes to identify gaps, overlaps, or exclusions.
- Document and maintain detailed notes from phone conversations with subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
- Coordinate the reproduction and distribution of bid and project documents as required.
- Assist in tracking and logging RFIs, addenda, and clarifications received throughout the bidding process.
- Gain and apply knowledge of construction material and labor pricing.
- Provide input and make recommendations for updates to the company’s estimating database based on market feedback and cost trends.
- Maintain a regular and consistent office presence to support hands-on training, collaboration, and oversight with estimating department.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- Read and interpret civil, structural, and architectural drawings and project specifications to define project scope.
- Survey and quantify materials and assemblies using construction drawings and industry standards.
- Develop and apply knowledge of takeoff and estimating software (e.g., Bid2Win, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Excel-based systems).
- Organize and maintain quantity takeoffs to ensure transparency, traceability, and audit readiness.
- Prepare detailed estimates at the Design Development (DD) and Construction Documentation (CD) stages for structural and civil scopes.
- Solicit, review, and follow up with subcontractors and vendors for pricing and proposal inputs.
- Coordinate the reproduction and distribution of project documents as needed.
- Maintain developed knowledge of construction pricing and market conditions to support bid accuracy.
- Provide input and make recommendations for software improvements and estimating database updates.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the scope review process and identification of coverage gaps.
- Exhibit strong understanding of subcontractor capabilities and market relationships.
- Prepare conceptual estimates when detailed plans are unavailable, using historical data and judgment.
- Execute accurate and timely estimates.
- Developer support the creation of logical work breakdown structure coding in estimates to align with project phasing, cost control, and reporting requirements.
- Contribute to or prepare the estimate basis document, detailing assumptions, exclusions, methodology, and scope breakdown for internal and client transparency.
- Assist in identifying pricing, schedule, or scope risks within estimates and participate in mitigation planning discussions.
- Reference and leverage historical bid data to validate current estimates and support cost benchmarking.
- Develop and refine knowledge of client expectations, bid presentations, and communication best practices.
- Apply greater depth of knowledge related to technical specifications and unit pricing levels.
- Coordinate with scheduling and operations teams to align estimate assumptions with proposed construction phasing, access logistics, and productivity expectations.
- Consistently meet project deadline challenges with professionalism and composure.
- Participate in post-bid reviews and lessons-learned meetings to continuously improve estimating accuracy and department processes.
- Maintain a regular and consistent office presence to support hands-on training, collaboration, and oversight with estimating department.
- Other related duties as assigned.
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