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Construction Industry Careers through Orion Talent

Veterans excel in the Construction industry due to their experience working in team environments, ability to solve complex problems, and ease with working in different elements. Here, you will find everything you need to know about starting a career in the Construction industry, including testimonials from your fellow veterans, a glimpse into each segment of the industry, typical careers within Construction, and much more.

About the Industry

Commercial Construction

Commercial Construction

Commercial construction is the business of building and leasing or selling spaces in the private sector. These spaces can include but aren't limited to offices, manufacturing plants, medical centers, and retail shopping centers. Commercial construction projects and businesses primarily vary in size and scale.

Smaller scale projects like rebranding and reimaging fall into the scope of commercial construction. These projects refer to interior design updates - taking an outdated space and giving it a new image.

Rebranding and reimaging usually includes fresh paint, new floors, and technology or graphics modernization. Commercial renovation and remodeling are oftentimes mid-size commercial construction projects.

Residential Construction

Residential Construction

Residential construction is the business of building and selling individual and multi-family dwellings. The market fragments into single-unit, manufactured, duplex, quad-plex, and apartments and condominiums. Manufactured housing further divides into mobile homes and pre-built houses. The business varies primarily in the size and scale of the operations.

Typically, a builder buys a piece of land, develops the land by clearing and grading it, then constructs roads, sidewalks, drainage, waste removal, electrical and water supplies.

The builder then offers to build either custom homes or pre-designed homes, or pre-manufactured homes, depending on the market. In certain instances the builder may build one or more homes on speculation or "spec," meaning that the company builds the home without having a ready buyer in the hope that once the house is built, a buyer will appear.


Building Materials

Building Materials

The building materials segment of the construction industry consists of a wide range of companies involved in the mining, quarrying, and processing of raw materials used for both heavy and building construction. Materials such as cement, sand and gravel, clay, concrete, and marble are used in this industry.

Industrial and Equipment Manufacturing

Industrial and Equipment Manufacturing

Those in the industrial construction business design, install and maintain titanic structures including power plants, skyscrapers, warehouses, factories and other larger-than-life projects. The work can be as varied as working on a bridge, a dam or an oil refinery.

Industrial construction is a specific form of building that requires expert training and highly experienced workers who can multitask. Many industrial construction companies are large, multinational firms.

The equipment manufacturing industry produces equipment for residential, nonresidential, highway and other infrastructure construction. Companies in this industry build heavy-duty automobiles, specifically designed for implementing construction tasks, most commonly equipment concerning earthwork operations. Additional equipment includes power cranes, draglines and shovels, tractor shovel loaders, and other construction machinery and equipment.


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JOB LISTINGS

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Construction Superintendent
Job Ref: # EB-1739446911
Date Posted: 7/23/2024 1:01:21 PM
City, State: East Coast, XX
Category: Construction
Salary: $80,000 - $105,000

Job Description

Superintendents work with Projects Managers and Senior Company management to execute large scale projects on behalf of the Company. The Superintendent helps to manage the on-site sub-contractor construction team and helps to oversee all Project related work, including all work on site. The Superintendent will be responsible for working with in-house resources to effectively manage awarded Projects. The Superintendent will work with the Project Manager and/or Senior Superintendent to ensure all that all Projects are run on time, within scope and budget and to the Company’s standards as well as client expectations. The Superintendent will be responsible for filing accurate and detailed daily reports to the home office and client. The Superintendent will work with inspection authorities regarding permitting, inspection and approvals as necessary.

Base Salary: $80K to $105K based on experience

Bonus : May be eligible for discretionary “spot” bonuses throughout the year based on exceptional personal performance on a particular job.

Benefits:
Company Retirement Plan under IRC 401(k): Eligibility to participate in the Company’s 401(k) retirement plan after one full year of service. The company maintains a safe harbor plan whereby Management matches 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and then 50% on the next 2% for a maximum of 4%.

Group Health Benefits: Currently the company offers one of three (3) available group health benefits plans. Employees are eligible after sixty (60) days of continued employment. The company shall pay for 80% of the employee’s benefits and 20% of family coverage and offers an HRA contribution of $2,000 annually on the Omnia 12 plan and $500 annually on the Omnia 11 plan.

Per Diem, Lodging, Travel Home, Car Allowance and Fuel Card: Per diem: $40 per calendar day to cover meals and other similar expenses when Employee is working more than one-hundred (100) miles away from home. Lodging: Company pays costs of reasonable lodging while Employee is working on a project. Travel home: Company will purchase, plane tickets for Employee to fly home when requested (typically every four (4) weeks). Car allowance: in the amount of $400 per month during the time when Employee’s personal car is used on behalf of Company business (not issued when on a job without personal car). Fuel Card: Employee may also be issued a Company fuel card for use when working on Company business.



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Executive Track - Project Manager
Job Ref: # EB-1668124913
Date Posted: 7/17/2024 8:00:00 AM
City, State: Eunice, LA
Category: Construction
Salary: $100,000 - $125,000

Job Description

Title: Executive Track - Project Manager
Location: Eunice, LA
Shift: Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM
Compensation: $100,000 - $125,000 + Company Car + 6% 401(k) match
Benefits: Full Comprehensive Benefits Package + Full Relocation
Travel: Daily/weekly travel is often required depending on business needs. Home every weekend.

Position Description: The company is a leader in innovative pipeline construction and related energy services, is seeking a Project Manager to come and sit in their Eunice, LA office and begin to integrate into daily conversations about the business. You will gain a unique understanding of the secrets of their business, the financials, the operational, the people, the customers, the issues, and the big wins. While integrating into those daily conversations with the executive staff they will hand out assignments for you to work on. These assignments will range from going to different jobs sites and getting involved in the day-to-day activities so that you are supporting the Superintendent, humble yourself to the crew and find out what is going on with that project. To the company is trying to break in with a new customer for a big job and they need you to show up sharp and ready to talk business at dinner in Houston next Tuesday night. The company is looking for go-getters with a winning attitude and approach. You will be expected to deal with a wide variety of people with professionalism and tact. You will manage projects in a way that assures safety and reliability while meeting project goals. You will prepare and deliver presentations that communicate project updates and goals to upper management. The specifics of this relative to company’s business will be taught – but the instinct must be there.

Requirements:

Seeking an early to mid-career military officer who desires to learn and grow within the construction business. High emotional intelligence required. You may be boots on the deck getting contractors in line on a Monday, and in a suit and tie helping close a new project deal on a Tuesday.
***Must be able to relocate to Eunice, LA and travel throughout the week. After being integrated into the business you will need to be flexible to relocate within the greater SE (think NCAAF SEC states) to take on larger projects. ***

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Estimator
Job Ref: # EB-2230645425
Date Posted: 7/9/2024 8:00:00 AM
City, State: Exeter, NH
Category: Construction
Salary: $75,000 - $165,000

Job Description

Orion Talent, the nation’s largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for an Estimator position with a multi-discipline consulting engineering and construction management firm specializing in the design, construction, commissioning, and performance testing of power generation, energy resiliency, combined heat and power, renewable energy, and central heating and chilling facilities.

Position Details
Location: Exeter, NH
Compensation: $75K-$165K depending on experience
Travel: Some travel to remote construction sites with overnight stays will be required.
Shift: Typically Mon – Fri, normal business hours.
Benefits: Comprehensive Corporate Benefits Package; Tuition reimbursement; 80-90% Health & 100% STD/ LTD company paid; Christmas and Merit bonuses

Position Description
As an Estimator, your primary job duties are to lead the company’s estimating efforts to support their projects and business development. This position may require project management duties as well. Responsibilities will include:
• Prepare complete estimates for assigned projects directly or through subordinate personnel.
• Perform estimating in support of business development efforts.
• Assist with or perform development of complete bid packages for subcontractors.
• Perform proposal evaluations and make selection recommendations for subcontracts and vendors.
• Coordinate total construction effort to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. Includes interfacing with client representatives, engineers, subcontractors, etc.
• Perform technical problem solving for complex construction projects.
• Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required.
• Monitor subcontractors and review submittals to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, and testing meet the requirements of plans, specifications, contracts, and schedule.
• Coordinate, monitor, and oversee material and equipment, receiving, documentation and storage.
• Assist with or perform contracting with owners, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Proactively oversee all facets of project change management.
• Assist with or perform project accounting, cost tracking, and project cost forecasting.
• Assist in developing and implementing project procedures, working documents, standards, etc.
• Assist with implementation, administration, and interpretation of safety programs.
• Seek, and be able to communicate, understanding of federal, state, and local regulations as applicable to projects.
• Understand and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Provide supervision and technical support to all subordinates.
• Develop, maintain, and publish construction schedules for active projects and to support business development activities.
• Assist with or perform hiring and personnel management.
• Ensure both internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Maintain high professional and construction ethics.
• Perform assignments per supervisor’s direction with minimal supervision.
• Continually look for opportunities to improve processes and procedures.
• Update and maintain historical data for estimating and subcontractor contacts.
• Maintain necessary licensing/training requirements.

Position Requirements
• BS in Engineering discipline or Construction Management or equivalent combinations of training and related experience.
• Approximately 10 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Experience working as a project engineer, superintendent, or construction manager is required. Industrial construction estimating experience is a plus.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Prompt and accurate judgment.
• Solution oriented.
• Thorough knowledge of construction technology, equipment, methods, etc.
• Estimating knowledge and experience.
• Excellent communication, organization, supervisory, interpersonal, and planning skills.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations & recommend corrective measures.
• Proficiency with Windows-based personal computers and Microsoft Office suite.
• Proficiency in use of job applicable software.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a MA construction supervisor’s license.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands
• Projects are typically industrial in nature and may require work inside power plants, food processing areas, manufacturing areas, etc.
• Some lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Some climbing, bending, and standing for long periods of time.


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Leadership Development Program
Job Ref: # EB-1683447434
Date Posted: 7/2/2024 1:18:55 PM
City, State: National, XX
Category: Construction
Salary: $80,000 - $80,000

Job Description

Position Details:
Title: Leadership Development Program (LDP)
Location: Anywhere near 200 locations nationally initially. During the training period (first 52-54 weeks), you will rotate across typically 3 business locations, spaced out during the LDP program. Upon completion of the program, you will be permanently placed in a leadership position typically in one of the business units in which you did a rotation or one that best suits your development, growth, and company’s business. Obviously, many factors come into play regarding location of your permanent placement (including your personal preference), but you MUST be geographically flexible and open to relocating as needed. With over 200 branches and corporate locations around the country, you will find that opportunities are numerous enough such that you will not have a hard time making a location work for you.
Shift: This role is a Salary exempt role, so standard normal day working hours Monday – Friday.
Compensation: $80K base first year + annual bonus profitability + $10K placement bonus upon graduation. $100K+ W2 annually with consistent growth.
Benefits: The primary benefit of this position is the unique opportunity for you to be immersed in a relatively low-stress, educational leadership devilment environment for your first year. The company also offers strong medical/dental/vision packages, 401K, 15 days PTO with 9 paid holidays, life insurance and an Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP).
Travel: Varies widely depending on selected rotations. You obviously will travel extensively during the first year (during the training rotations). To minimize potential impact on your family life, company will work with you and tailor your rotation locations such that at least one near your home. For those rotations out of the area, you will be flown home typically every other weekend.

Position Description: This is a CEO-directed Corporate Leadership Development Program that serves as the mechanism to provide the required development to prepare leaders to serve the company in the long term in some of the most needed and critical positions. Candidates who enter this program are expected to become future Presidents and VPs within the organization. Few other LDPs can honestly make that claim. The training program lasts approximately 12 months, during which time you will spend rotations at 3 separate businesses within the company to expose you to the business, teach you their processes, help you understand their culture and customers, and generally get to know selected individual subsidiaries for growth and development. Prior to the LDP you will pick 3-5 locations where you’d like to rotate and company will work with you on the ones best suited for your development and their business. During your orientation, you will sit down with the Leadership Development Team and fully map out your training program, to include businesses, locations, mentors, etc. While on the rotations you will be assigned a senior-level mentor (typically a President or VP) and function in purely a training capacity, where your only responsibility outside of absorbing information will be to complete various short-term, business-specific projects. Every action should be executed with the premise in mind that you are there to be developed for leadership within the company. Upon completion of the training program, you will sit down with the CEO and decide what your first assignment will be and where, likely but not exclusively within one of the businesses with which you did a rotation, in a position of leadership (Service Manager, Branch Manager, Operations Manager, Project Managers, Sales, etc.) with a clear career opportunity track. The company has 200+ offices and branches throughout the US and you will be given the opportunity to go where you and the company feel is good for you professionally, but also where you want to go for personal reasons as well.

Requirements: The company wants candidates who have a demonstrated passion (and knack) for leadership success in dynamic, complex, and very challenging environments. They want visionaries who have a plan to succeed and become executive-level leaders. Candidates with strong interpersonal, team building, and relationship development skills are ideal (former collegiate-level athletes have had tremendous success at APi). You must be hard-working, demonstrate critical thinking ability and embrace challenges. And you must be eager to learn their safety, specialty, and industrial business with location and travel flexibility (at least during the first year).

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Construction Safety Specialist
Job Ref: # EB-9246771169
Date Posted: 5/16/2024 8:00:00 AM
City, State: Charlotte, NC
Category: Construction
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000

Job Description

Title: Construction Safety Specialist
Location: Charlotte, NC
Shift: Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM
Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 + 4% 401(k) Match
Benefits: Full Comprehensive Benefits Package
Travel: No Travel

Position Description: The Safety Specialist ensures the company Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, including State and Federal applicable regulations are adhered to by the assigned project leadership personnel. You will provide or identify safety-related training and oversee adherence to construction safety norms. Perform Construction Site and Safety Audits, i.e., the company Project Site Safety Inspection. You will actively participate in the project handoff programs and processes, including project site preparation, and acclimating to the project team as a Construction Safety Specialist, you’ll work with the company Electric Safety Directors, Project Managers, and Site Superintendents to develop and implement site-specific safety programs for electrical installations. You’ll assist with administration duties such as preparing Jobsite Safety Analysis, Jobsite Hazard Analysis, and preparation of safety reports. Begin the workday by inspecting the workplace to ensure it is safe for operation. When employees and subcontractors fail to comply with safety standards, you’ll work with management in recommending disciplinary measures. You will be expected to develop relationships and build the trust of all field associates, project managers, trade contractors, and others who are associated with project-related activities.

Requirements:
• 3-5+ years of construction safety work experience and electrical safety.
• OSHA 510 and CPR/AED certifications.

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Commissioning Engineer
Job Ref: # EB-1715217917
Date Posted: 4/17/2024 7:09:37 PM
City, State: Denver, CO
Category: Construction
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000

Job Description

Title: Commissioning Engineer
Location: Denver, CO
Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days in office/2 days work from home
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Mon – Thur, 7:30 – 11:30 AM Fridays
Compensation: $80k-$100k base salary to start, depending on degree/experience, plus annual bonus (~10% based on company performance)
Benefits include: Vision and Dental plan 100% paid for the employee and partial for dependents, 401(k) w/ company match, Flexible spending plan, Health/Fitness plan, short and long term disability, Life Insurance plan 100% paid for the employee, paid holidays, monthly company activities, employee longevity awards program
Travel: local

Position Description: Self-motivated engineer and leader who executes building systems commissioning on a variety mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems for commercial and institutional facilities. These include K-12 Education, Higher Education, Healthcare, Laboratory and Commercial/Industrial buildings with an emphasis on other energy intensive markets. Current project focus is with Healthcare, Laboratory and Public Sector projects.
• Perform all aspects of the commissioning of mechanical, electrical and control systems for commercial and institutional buildings.
• Perform commissioning design reviews and comment.
• Review submittal documents.
• Prepare pre-functional and functional forms, review forms after completion.
• Develop commissioning requirements/plans including commissioning project specifications.
• Develop and/or review systems manuals.
• Assist with writing and assembly of commissioning reports.
• Take an active role in business development and expansion.
• Maintain strong client relationships.

Requirements:
• Engineering knowledge and experience - 5 years of applicable work experience, such as Navy Nuclear, Corps of Engineers, etc.
• Team/department manager experience – strong leadership acumen.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong people skills.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE commissioning industry standards, desired. Commissioning certification, such as from the Building Commissioning Associates, or similar is preferred but not required. Successful candidate must be prepared to take the exam (if not current at the time interview) within 1 year of start.
• Knowledge of the International Codes, National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Background check will be required.
• Great attitude is a MUST.

Company Description:
Our client is a consulting engineering firm that designs Mechanical/Electrical/Technology solutions for healthcare, educational, commercial and government facilities.

Why this opportunity?
This is an excellent starting point for a career in Commercial Engineering and Construction, with a company that values your military experience and promotes based on performance and your career goals.

Our client is a medium-sized company with a strong history and reputation – they are very well established in the Denver market, and continue to grow with complementary offerings in Mechanical, Electrical, Technology/Security and Commissioning. They maintain a strong team environment and reward their people for performance and results. They offer a friendly work environment, regular company functions for employees and family, a commitment to continuing education, and salary increases and career advancement opportunities based on merit, initiative and productivity. The company has distributed bonuses every year for over 60 years!


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