About us

Tri-Star Construction is a well-established company with dedicated leadership invested in YOU and your growth. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package, interesting work and local job projects with minimal traveling.

Tri-Star Construction focuses primarily on heavy civil construction projects such as arterial and non-arterial roadways, asphalt and concrete paving, bridge construction, airport construction, drainage projects, utility installations, earthwork and parks and trails.

Our mission is to perform for our customers the highest level of quality construction services at fair and market competitive prices. To ensure the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business achieved by customer satisfaction in all areas, including timeliness, attention to detail and service minded attitudes. Our goal is to safely complete quality projects within a client’s budget and schedule. In doing so, we strive to maintain the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, honesty and fairness in relationships with our customers, subcontractors, and professional associates.

Construction Project Engineer/Assistant Estimator

Position Summary

The Construction Project Engineer/Assistant Estimator role is a full-time salaried (if graduated) or part-time hourly (if enrolled in last year of college/technical school) position. This role will assist the Estimators and Project Managers with heavy civil construction projects from the estimate through project completion by providing administrative and process support. This is an entry-level position that will require the capacity to later expand into more complex duties.

This has been designated as a safety-sensitive job because it involves performing one or more tasks/duties that could reasonably affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task(s) and others.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions

· Always make safety the foremost importance in everything you do

· Attend pre-bid meetings, compiling detailed notes

· Assist with contract administration

· Maintain document control on all documents related to projects

· Perform take offs by reading plans, gathering measurements, and calculating quantities of materials needed for timely and accurate estimates

· Track bid progress and deadlines, distributing timeline notifications to relevant parties

· Obtain quotes from vendors and subcontractors

· Compile all necessary information in a clear, organized manner for Estimators to complete bids

· Assist team with transition from bid estimate to job launch through operation planning

· Assist Project Managers throughout the life of projects through various field engineering tasks, cost control measures, material procurement, material usage oversight and occasional surveillance of field activities

· Assist with project scheduling, track project progress including daily photographs, and schedule and send timely notifications of schedule updates

· Track field equipment

· Order tools and supplies and coordinate delivery

· Review daily costs and submit cost reporting

· Verify and reconcile field quantities daily

· Prepare RFIs and submittals

· Investigate problems that arise during construction, identify root cause and propose solutions

· Understand how to bill entities correctly to ensure prompt payment

· Provide administrative support to Superintendents when needed

· Attend safety meetings and Superintendent meetings

· Represent company in a positive image

· Observe all Company policies and procedures

· May perform other duties as assigned

Key Performance Competencies

· Safety – First and foremost! Make safety a priority at work every day.

· Focused and Organized – Stay focused during daily activities and have attention to detail in a high pressure, fast paced environment.

· Work Ethic – Be willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.

· Initiative – Be a go getter who knows what needs done, doesn’t need constant directives and can work independently with little supervision.

· Sense of Urgency – Understand and function effectively within tight timelines.

· Resourcefulness – Seek and find solutions to questions or needed clarification.

· Motivation – Be engaged. Have the capacity and willingness to learn and apply new skills.

· Customer Focus – Know your customer and give them the quality and satisfaction they deserve.

· Communications Skills – Provide and be receptive to open lines of communication and professional interactions. Demonstrate excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

· Ownership – Take pride in your work product. Be accountable for the decisions you make and the actions you take.

· Leadership – Set a positive example for your co-workers.

· Teamwork – A positive attitude and willingness to work together as one team will help continue to make Tri-Star successful.

· Problem solving – View issues from multiple angles to come up with the best solution for stakeholders.

· Effectiveness – Troubleshoot and resolve problems in a timely manner.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Proficient in Excel
• Proficient in math
• Basic introduction to Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
• CAD knowledge a plus, but not required
• Must have clean driving record
• Must be safety-focused
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug screens

Education and Experience

• BS or Technical School graduate in Construction Management, Construction Science or Construction Technology (or in last year of school) or equivalent experience with at least 2 years in the construction industry
• Prior internship a plus, but not required
• Heavy civil construction experience a plus, but not required

Work Conditions

· Professional office environment, requiring sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching and lifting.

· Driving to/from and presence at job sites to perform duties on occasion.

· We operate in all seasons. Dress appropriately for current weather conditions when field duties are required.

· Standard office equipment is used, including but not limited to computer, phone, scanner, and copier.

• Office hours are typically 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. However, in order to provide the highest level of support to meet estimate or project deadlines, additional work hours may be required on occasion.

Key Relationships

· Estimators / Project Managers

· Job Superintendents and Foremen

· Surveyors

· Company Owner

· Vendors and Sub Contractors

Benefits package offered to full-time employees. Tri-Star Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tulsa, OK 74116: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired rate of pay?
• Do you have either a degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, etc OR have relevant experience in heavy civil construction?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• heavy civil: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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