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Faber Construction is a growing dynamic company that provides site work construction services for an array of public, commercial and residential projects. Faber is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join the team on our public works and private projects.

The Heavy Equipment Operator will be required to dig around inner-city utilities, operate a variety of earthwork equipment while understanding production and grades. This position will also require the operator to perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites.

Duties & Responsibilities to include but not limited to below:

• Operates heavy equipment in a clean and efficient manner.
• Experience in the following heavy equipment operation is ideal:
• Front End Loader, Skid Steer, Dozer, Excavator. Truck Driving skills are a plus.
• Ensures health and safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Working knowledge of day-to-day construction site operations.
• Willingness to learn new procedures or tasks.
• Assures unit is never operated in an unsafe manner.
• Production driven.
• Must be willing to maintain equipment daily in addition to other duties.
• Follow good construction safety practices and following company code of ethics, policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand grade stakes.
• Able to measure, mark and record areas where work is to be performed and has been completed.
• Assisting other trade workers as necessary.
• Daily thorough review and approval of equipment logs and timesheets.
• Strong communication regarding equipment mechanical issues.
• Ability to lift, pull, push up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work in various weather and job location conditions.
• Ability to occasionally work irregular hours, nights and weekends.
• Ability to understand and follow directions and take instruction.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School diploma (or equivalent)
• 3+ years’ experience in heavy equipment operations
• Experience and knowledge working around underground utilities and grading

Join a fun and knowledgeable team and growing company. If you are ready for more than a job and seek a career with a respected contractor, then we want to hear from you!

Faber Construction is a growing dynamic company that provides site work construction services for an array of public, commercial and residential projects. Faber is looking for a Civil Superintendent to join the team.

The Civil Superintendent will primarily coordinate operations and oversee workers at construction site. The superintendent is the key person in charge of overseeing the completion of the project and as such must be able to see the “big picture” at all times.

Responsibilities to include but not limited to below:

• Oversee and ensure that all safety rules are being followed at all sites all times
• Able to operate heavy equipment
• Produce work schedules in accordance with availability of employees, contractors and labor laws and monitor the attendance of crew
• Coordinate daily tasks, according to priorities and plans, adjusting as necessary due to weather, supply delivery and personnel
• Ability to delegate responsibilities and individual projects to the crew and contractors
• Brief crew members about how daily operations will be carried out
• Ensure that all machinery and tools are available to the crew and everything is in proper order and state of maintenance
• Perform inspections to ensure that the crew’s performance is up to the set standards
• Coordinate separate modules of the constriction process to ensure harmony
• Recruit, hire, mentor, manage and train employees and contractors
• Provide for adequate resources and staffing to meet safety needs, regulations, best practices, laws and project schedules.
• Develop and oversee quality standards on all sites
• Monitor and manage project budgets on all sites
• Resolve conflicts or miscommunication that may happen on site quickly and amicably
• Report project status to supervisors, site engineers and officials regularly
• Accurately submit crew members time sheets to payroll by deadline
• Attends operations meetings as scheduled
• Enforces all company safety policies and procedures and OSHA compliance
• Handle on-site incidents and emergencies in a proactive manner

Qualifications:

• High School diploma (or equivalent)
• 5+ years’ experience in civil operations
• Experience and knowledge in all aspects of construction, excavation, concrete and utilities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Outstanding time management skills
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lead crews and achieve job goals weekly
• Safety Requirements and guidelines-both state, federal and company implemented
• Ability to read, interpret and follow construction plans and specifications
• Knowledge of basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of ProCore is a plus
• Ability to perform labor intensive work and be able to lift/carry 50 pounds of materials

Join a fun and knowledgeable team and growing company. If you are ready for more than a job and seek a career with a respected contractor, then we want to hear from you!

Position Summary:

Work with the Equipment/Yard Manager to keep the Yard and all vehicles and equipment clean and organized.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Construction yard maintenance and organization
• Construction supplies and equipment inventory organization.
• Yard and driveway maintenance.
• Shop organization and cleaning.
• Shop inventory pick and place.
• Parts running.
• Jobsite deliveries.
• Pressure washing vehicles and equipment.
• Assist with vehicle and equipment check in process.
• Remove all trash and keep the yard neat.
• Ensures that all vehicles and equipment are in their appropriate spots.
• Perform various tasks as directed by Equipment/Yard Manager

Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s license.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Self-starter with ability to multitask.
• Comfortably negotiate multistory heights and able to lift 50 pounds.
• Physically fit and able to work vigorously
• Able to push and pull weights at least 50 pounds
• Follow all established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• CDL and previous construction/trucking experience a plus.

Reports To:

Equipment/Yard Manager

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The Dispatch Coordinator is an integral member of the project team, supporting field staff by aiding in centralized communication for trucking, equipment, support materials and job supplies.

Faber Construction is looking for a full-time Dispatch Coordinator for Yard/Shop operations of construction equipment fleet managed out of our Lynden office.  Faber Construction is a growing and dynamic company that seeks the talent of an individual that is motivated and has a great work ethic. In this role, you will be empowered to grow with the company.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES to include, but not limited to:

• Plan, coordinate, and communicate daily trucking and equipment dispatch needs.
• Coordinate, pick-up, and delivery of materials for jobsites
• Assist Field managers with Mobilization and Demobilization schedules for job sites
• Analyze and report on equipment and truck utilization
• Schedule trucking and equipment usage and communicate schedules to job managers via dispatch and fleet management software
• Track project materials, support equipment and deliveries
• Coordinate help with delivery of items for jobs.
• Engage with shop personnel to coordinate repair scheduling and equipment/trucking downtime.
• Communicate with vendors and service providers for rental and transportation needs
• Support Equipment/Yard manager and CFO with financial data and metrics
• Compile and analyze fleet trends and communicate to management to improve fleet efficiencies
• Provide exceptional customer service to field staff and project management.
• Keep and provide information for locations for purchasing materials for trucking and job needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in Dispatch coordination
• Proficient use of Microsoft Suite and e-mail communication
• Functions effectively as part of a team
• Computer knowledge and efficiency. Ability to use dispatch software programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication and leadership skills
• Extreme attention to detail
• Knowledge of Procore a plus, but not required
• Physically fit and able to work vigorously. Able to push, pull, and lift weights of at least 50lbs
• Broad understanding of construction industry
• Ability to always maintain discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Good time management skills and organizational skills
• Current CDL and previous trucking experience an asset

Join a fun and knowledgeable team and growing company. If you are ready for more than a job and seek a career with a respected contractor, then we want to hear from you! Visit Faber Construction — faberconstruction.com, to find out more about us.

The residential superintendent primary role is to provide on-site supervision, coordination, and quality control  for all phases of our residential construction projects.  This includes coordinating and scheduling subcontractors, materials, equipment, and inspections. Responsible for ensuring specifications are followed, high quality standards are maintained, and work is kept on schedule and within the budget.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Job Site Supervision and Quality Control
• Coordination and Scheduling
• Safety – following all L&I safety regulations
• Ensure that subcontractors are fully executing and complying with their contracted scope of work
• Identify deficient work and ensure the subcontractor has corrected and deficiencies
• Always communicating and helping resolve RFI’s, Change orders, problems, areas of concerns, miscommunication, suggestions for solutions, etc.
• Assist with customer walk-throughs along with punch list and warranty work.
• Maintain a good relationship and communication with your supervisor, team members, subcontractors, vendors and customers.
• Perform miscellaneous physical tasks as needed to help with the completion of the work.
• Be willing to work physically as needed at different aspect of construction to help with project completion
• Issue written and verbal instructions
• Assign duties and examine work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Prepare composite reports from individual reports of subordinates
• Prepare and document budget requests; administer budget in assigned area of responsibility
• Plan, organize, coordinate, supervise and evaluate programs, plans, services, staffing, equipment and infrastructure of the public works department
• Determine applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned projects
• Supervise employees on a day-to-day basis on specific projects

Required Education:

• High school diploma and bachelor’s Degree in construction or engineering preferred
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a residential construction superintendent
• Thorough knowledge of trades and computer literate.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)
• Excellent communications and customer relations
• Ability to read blueprints, reference shop drawings and understand structural details

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in scheduling, field supervision, quality control, and production of all phases of projects
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must be willing to travel/commute
• Ability to read blueprints, reference truss calculations, and understand structural details

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