Plote Construction Inc. is currently hiring for a General Superintendent-Concrete to join our team.

The General Superintendent-Concrete, directs all concrete paving activities for the company. The General Superintendent-Concrete manages the activities of the Concrete Superintendent and Foreman and works in conjunction with Project Managers to coordinate all concrete related activities.

If you feel that your skillset matches the description below please send your resume to: HR@plote.com

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determines the method of construction, manpower requirements, materials quantities, equipment, temporary power sources, work schedule and documentation of hours worked
• Directs pours and prep crews through supervision of the concrete superintendent(s)
• Ensures all work progresses at a pace that maintains the job schedule and owner milestones
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to owner and agency specifications and the adherence to construction schedules
• Works with Project Manager to review and adjust look ahead and daily schedules as required to maintain the overall project schedule
• Assist the Foreman with scheduling the projects in logical steps based upon employee and equipment availability and completion dates
• Responsible for site staffing, quality control, sub-trade coordination, project scheduling, field cost control and safety administration.
• Proper trimming, forming, placing, curing, and saw-cutting of concrete paving. This includes general knowledge of Gomaco and Miller Formless paving equipment
• Must be willing to work the hours needed to complete projects in a timely manner while meeting quality standards
• Responsible for establishing a professional work environment that includes: fostering a positive atmosphere, promoting proactive and effective communication, facilitating problem-solving and for minimizing and resolving conflict in a constructive manner
• Conducting and/or participating in regularly held meetings involving staff
• Daily review of daily paperwork such as timecards, field reports, schedule updates, and e-mail correspondence
• Directing and managing the workloads of supporting staff to include training, mentoring and follow up
• Participating in and encouraging staff to seek out life-long learning opportunities and professional development
• Assist estimating staff in the process of bid preparation of concrete related items

Required Skill/Knowledge:

• In depth knowledge of labor and cement mason union regulations and requirements
• Knowledge of construction industry practices and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task across several projects
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Bluebeam or Carlson
• Self-directed and motivated
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and on budget

Preferred Skills/ Knowledge:

• Concrete specifications for private, IDOT, Illinois Tollway, and FAA projects
• Knowledge of stringless paving technology
• Knowledge of DBI placement and MIT scanning technology
• Knowledge of concrete plant operations
• General knowledge of alternative methods of paving such as bidwell and laser screed concrete placement

Education Level / Required Certification: 10 years of construction experience in concrete paving on heavy highway projects in a superintendent position or a combined experience in construction related education and trade experience
Problem Solving: Must be able to resolve scheduling conflicts; work effectively with all levels of field personnel in order to successfully complete the project on time and on budget
Supervisory Responsibility/ Authority to:
Supervises the activities of concrete superintendent(s)

Plote Construction Inc. is actively searching for an Estimatorfor our Concrete Division.

The Estimator will support and work with management, operations and estimating staff in the review of project plans, and specifications. The Estimator shall have extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, costs and engineering principles. Qualified individuals will have estimating experience with heavy highway and commercial projects and possess the ability to produce hard dollar cost estimates for both public and private civil construction projects.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and comprehend contract specifications and drawings, assess project risks.
• Perform accurate detailed take off of quantities from drawings utilizing take off software.
• Calculate labor, equipment and materials costs required for detailed cost estimate.
• Create unit price cost estimate utilizing HCSS software program.
• •Communicate and solicit pricing from suppliers and subcontractors as required for bidding. Prepare bid packages. Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide pre-bid cost budgets.
• Work with project management staff with both bid handoff and ongoing construction change order costing.
• Analysis job cost information.
• • Attend industry and client meetings and visit job sites.

Required Skill/Knowledge:
A minimum of five years estimating experience in either civil heavy highway or commercial civil, with specific emphasis in excavation, asphalt, and concrete paving. Competent in HCSS estimating software and Carlson Take off software or comparable.

Plote Construction Inc. is currently hiring for a Equipment Superintendent to join our team.

The Equipment Superintendent is responsible for effectively leading and coordinating all day-to-day equipment maintenance activities in both shop and field environments. Manage the shop business to ensure that company equipment is maintained, repaired and utilized as cost effectively as possible, continually stressing teamwork at all levels. This is a key leadership position leading up to 10 team members.

If you feel that your skillset matches the description below please send your resume to: HR@plote.com

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prioritize, plan and schedule all maintenance tasks along with the design/fabrication of projects for field operations; make decisions with aid from other company leaders, utilizing all available information.
• Manage and direct Parts staff and Manager to ensure cost effective purchasing and inventory control of parts.
• Assess skills and abilities of staff through meaningful evaluations and daily input to fully and efficiently maximize their contributions to the team.
• Ensure all company policies, safety regulations and good housekeeping guidelines are observed.
• Proactively communicate with the Leaders and Equipment Operators concerning equipment and job-related projects.
• Ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the shop.
• Initiates and executes proper plans for care and preventative maintenance of company equipment.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Measure and report on the overall effectiveness of the department, its equipment goals, objectives, and programs on a quarterly basis.
• Assist in hiring and training new staff as well as disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Provide leadership, guidance and encouragement in the shop environment to assist in the continual professional growth of each team member.
• Ensure company meets all governmental guidelines for inspection station records and tools, hazardous waste, air compressor certification, fire extinguishers, etc.
• Ensures the maintenance shop is properly maintained, functional and clean.
• Participate in the Estimating and bid process for determining equipment needs and costs of prospective projects.

Required Skill/Knowledge:

• 10 years of Fleet management experience.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, outlook and HCSS.
• Must possess practical knowledge of the function, operation, financial modeling and decision making and the maintenance and upkeep of construction equipment.
• Working knowledge of Heavy equipment.
• Mechanical concepts and procedures.

Plote Construction Inc. is actively searching for a Shop Parts Manager to join our team.

This position is responsible for the maintenance and management of company equipment including supervising the activities of all employees engaged in repairing and maintaining equipment to ensure company assets are preserved and work schedules are met.

If you feel that your skillset matches the description below please send your resume to: HR@plote.com

We look forward to hearing from you.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise and participate in the equipment evaluation and planning process to determine buy and sell needs that is in alignment with upcoming workload and desired utilization rates.
• Responsible for coordinating purchasing and selling new and used equipment as directed by the Senior Equipment Manager. Provide budget recommendations for fleet operations.
• Maintain facilities, warranties, licenses and registrations for all vehicles. Supports field projects by identifying all sources of equipment maintenance, fueling, repair and parts.Assess skills and abilities of staff through meaningful evaluations and daily input to fully and efficiently maximize their contributions to the team.
• Implement and utilize appropriate controls, systems and administration procedures for your division of responsibility. Manages the inbound and outbound equipment inspection process.
• Implements, utilizes a preventative maintenance program for the entire fleet of vehicles and heavy construction equipment.
• Responsible for reporting condition of the equipment to Equipment Superintendent.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensure reliable and safe equipment is available to meet operational requirements.
• Reviews time and motion records of the fleet to determine downtime for maintenance and repairs of vehicles.
• Ensures the maintenance shop is properly maintained, functional and clean.
• Investigates complaints received on vehicle and equipment condition and failure.

Required Skill/Knowledge:

• 4 years of basic mechanical skills with basic hand tools.
• 2-5 years of Fleet management experience.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations required.
• Proficient with HCSS, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Work well under pressure and strict deadline, with constant re-prioritization of duties.
• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.

Plote Construction Inc. is searching for a Shop Clerk to join our team.

The Shop Clerk position assists our Shop Parts Manager in providing administrative support to help the shop run efficiently with attention to cost and inventory. The Shop Clerk is also responsible for tracking equipment and expenditures of the shop staff.

If you feel that your skillset matches the description below please send your resume to: HR@plote.com

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting and assisting our shop manager in the day to day activities of our maintenance facility.
• Attention to safety, leading customer relations, employee development, staffing, policy implementation / enforcement, and cost control.
• Conscience of profit and loss responsibility for the facility, quality control, maintenance process development and conformance, and all administrative functions.
• This position will be responsible for all vendors and suppliers following the direction of the shop manager.
• Oversight of all processes ensuring conformance to federal, state, and local regulations, and conformance with company and customer policies.
• Developing and maintaining performance metrics records.
• Must demonstrate good judgment at all times when making decisions affecting the company’s business.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensure reliable and safe equipment is available to meet operational requirements.
• Ensures the maintenance shop is properly maintained, functional and clean.
• Supports the Equipment Superintendent with analysis of fleet operations reports. Including analyzing data, identifying trends and outliers, and correcting mistakes where appropriate.
• Resolves data errors and escalates others errors to management for comparison against identified critical objectives and standards.
• May assist with the parts organization and inventory.

Required Skill/Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of HCSS.
• Possess a minimum of four years’ experience in maintenance management, with experience in supervision, planning / scheduling, and estimating preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in creating and working with documents in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Work well under pressure and strict deadline, with constant re-prioritization of duties.
• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.

Plote Construction Inc. is currently hiring for a Project Manager to add to our team.  The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, directing, coordinating or budgeting, usually through the estimator and superintendent, activities concerned with the construction and pavement of heavy/highway projects. Participates in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling and implementation. If you feel that you have the qualifications for the position and are interested in applying, please contact us by submitting your resume online.  Thank you.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular project team meetings and manage subcontractor performance with a keen emphasis on budget control and time management. 
• Identify job problems and issues, initiate documented action and verify implementation of solutions as requested with efficient organization and accuracy.
• Consistent interaction with clients, architects, engineers and local jurisdictions to incorporate project objectives.  Negotiate and issue purchase orders and contracts, price and present change orders.
• Utilize project management tools to track project costs with firm knowledge of the construction industry’s practices and procedures
• Prepare costs for completion and job finalization.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed critical path job schedules in P6.
• Review RFP information and coordinate responses.
• All project administration and communications including, but not limited to, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, progress billing, logs and reports.

Required Skill/Knowledge:

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task across several projects.
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, MS Project, P6, Viewpoint and HCSS Heavy Bid and Heavy Job.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Preferred Skills/ Knowledge:

• Minimum of 5 years of heavy highway or airport experience in projects ranging from $5-$20 million.

Education Level / Required Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online or in person at our company headquarters located at:
1100 Brandt Dr. Hoffman Estates, IL 60192.

Plote Construction Inc. is currently hiring for an Entry Level Project Engineer to add to our team. The Project Engineer is an entry level position that serves as a liaison between the client, the construction Project Manager and the many subcontractors we work with to ensure the construction project proceeds safely, accurately, smoothly and successfully within the allotted time frame and budget. If you feel that you have the qualifications for the position and are interested in applying, please contact us by submitting your resume online. Thank you.


Major Responsibilities:

• Reviews the plans and financial projections for the job to be sure that they are accurate and reasonable.
• Works with Project Manager to creates project schedules and works with contractors to assure the work is done properly and on time. Excellent attention to detail is expected.
• Process submittals, schedules, takeoffs and pay estimate data.
• Review daily trucking logs and summaries.
• Assist job superintendent in completing daily time in the field.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Additional assignments and projects can and will be designated as needed.

Required Skill/Knowledge:

• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, MS Project, P6, Viewpoint and HCSS Heavy Bid and Heavy Job
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-directed and motivated

Preferred Skill/Knowledge:

• CPM Scheduling Basics
• Basics of Job Costing and Accounting
• Read and interpret Civil Plan Drawings
• GPS Surveying Methods

Education Level / Required Certification:

• Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

 

All applicants are encouraged to apply online or in person at our company headquarters located at:
1100 Brandt Dr. Hoffman Estates, IL 60192.