IT Support/Reporting Specialist

Job Location: Bonner Springs, KS

This position requires utilization PL/SQL, Excel, and OBDC to assist our corporate and regional offices by creating data reporting for accounting purposes. Our IT Support Specialists are expected to provide daily assistance as a part of a team for end-user support, including, but not limited to computer hardware, software installation and upgrades, backups, and networking for both local users and remote access users nationwide.

Responsibilities:

  • Create and update ad hoc reports and queries from Oracle database for administration, payroll, and equipment purposes.
  • Be the primary point of contact for our Penta accounting system to remedy issues for users including application errors and performance issues.
  • Be the primary point of contact for printer issues for users such as repairs, jams, and supplies.
  • Be a team member for Cisco VoIP desk phone system to assist users with setup, issues, and administration.
  • Assist with Office 365 system to end-users for email account setup for use on desktops and mobile devices and Office 365 troubleshooting and account deactivation.
  • Assist other users in a timely and confidential manner in payroll processing, positive pay, bank reconciliation, and safety reports.

Job Requirements:

  • Strong proficiency in PL/SQL, Excel, and ODBC required. Ability to utilize SQL to extract data and format it clearly in a report.
  • Two years of related technical support experience or specific education background.
  • Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate clearly and professionally over the phone, via email, and in person.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft products such as Windows, Office, and Excel.
  • Working knowledge of networks, printers, VoIP phones, and email systems.
  • Ability to maintain and properly safeguard confidential data and information.
  • Ability to work effectively in a busy environment with multiple distractions and sit and maintain focus for prolonged periods of time.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

To apply, email resume to hrg@berkelandcompany.com.

Field Safety Specialist

Job Location: California, Texas, and Kansas Region

Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. is looking for a Field Safety Specialist to work within our California, Kansas, and Texas Regions. This position works with the Superintendent and Project Manager to administer, direct, and implement compliance with Berkel corporate safety policy and to ensure the achievement of company standard operating practices and safety planning goals.  Our Field Safety Specialists are responsible for overall safety procedures on multiple project sites within their regional sectors.

Responsibilities:

  • Create, communicate, enforce, and identify opportunities for improvements in Site Specific Safety Program
  • Maintain all administrative tasks related to project specific safety binders and filing systems
  • Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate all subcontractors pre-construction safety planning meetings, acting as a resource for field operations with compliance on federal (OSHA) and state as well as local safety and health regulations including NFPA and JCAHO standards
  • Review all Site-Specific Safety Programs and Job Hazard Analysis prior to mobilization
  • Conduct regularly scheduled site evaluations, follow up and tracking of corrections and deficiencies
  • Periodically attend and monitor Tool Box Talks conducted by employees to assure documentation and quality
  • Perform root cause and accident investigation techniques in the event of a job site accident – including collection of Berkel safety standard incident reporting forms and documentation working closely with our Risk Manager
  • Active coordination with Risk Manager for identification of Claims trends and proactive risk management planning
  • Enforce documentation from all staff on the proper training of their employees as related to their scope of work
  • Conduct training for OSHA 10 or 30 Hour, HAZWOPER, and other Safety related topics

Job Requirements

  • 3 – 5 years of work experience in field of Construction Health and Safety Working knowledge of Federal and State safety and health regulations, as well as local building code issues for safety and health
  • OSHA Outreach Trainer for the Construction Industry
  • CHST preferred
  • Knowledge of drilling operations and/or sheeting and shoring work preferred
  • Demonstrated knowledge of construction best practices
  • Demonstrated experience in leading, motivating, and coaching a large employee base
  • Strong sense of urgency in completing documentation in a timely fashion
  • Must be able to demonstrate incident/injury management skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong planning, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
  • Individual must be highly collaborative and demonstrate positive results in directing people
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to all levels of an organization
  • Capacity to coordinate efforts involving staff from different departments and external partners
  • Extensive travel. Travel demands may include, but are not limited to, traveling to various states for multiple projects (flights and driving), sitting in on a project as a full-time site safety supervisor, and traveling to other regions to assist other safety managers

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; talk or hear; walk; sit. The employee is frequently required to reach with arms and/or hands; bend, kneel; stoop, crouch or crawl and climbs; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time on the physical job site; in a construction trailer; and occasionally an office building. This position is exposed to high temperatures; cool/cold temperatures; and loud noises.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

To apply, email resume to hrg@berkelandcompany.com

Project/Field Engineers

Job Location: Bonner Springs, KS, La Grange, KY, and Silver Spring, MD.

Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. is seeking Project/Field Engineers to specialize in projects related to Auger Pressure Grouted Piling, Displacement Piling, Driven Piling, Pressure Grouting, Sheeting and Shoring, Ground Improvement and Micro Piling. This position ensures all assigned personnel are coordinating their job duties with other project crew members and that the quality control requirements of the contract are being satisfied. Our Project/Field Engineers are expected to have competent technical knowledge and strong attention to detail and must be able to recognize when technical problems are developing and how to initiate appropriate corrective actions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating the technical and quality control aspects of assigned projects
  • Monitor jobs for compliance with specifications, applicable codes, engineering practices, and company standards
  • Ensure effective communication on assigned projects between all crew members, third-party inspectors / engineers and the general contractor
  • Participate in client/contractor meetings and resolving quality control

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree – Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology are preferred.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

To apply, email resume to hrg@berkelandcompany.com.

Project Manager

Job Location: Silver Spring, MD

Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Project/Field Engineer to specialize in projects related to Auger Pressure Grouted Piling, Displacement Piling, Driven Piling, Pressure Grouting, Sheeting and Shoring, and Micro Piling. This position ensures all assigned personnel are coordinating their job duties with other project crew members and that the requirements of the contract are being satisfied. Our Project/Field Engineers are expected to have competent technical knowledge and strong attention to detail and must be able to recognize when technical problems are developing and how to initiate appropriate corrective actions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Estimating, design, and project management for the installation of deep foundation systems throughout the United States
  • Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals
  • Budget monitoring and trend tracking
  • Planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating the technical and management aspects of assigned projects
  • Monitor jobs for compliance on applicable codes, engineering practices, and company standards
  • Ensure effective communication and production on assigned projects between all crew members and the general contractor
  • Participate in client/contractor meetings and resolving client, engineering, and project management issues
  • Monthly project status reports and change orders
  • Accountable for the successful completion of engineering projects.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

To apply, email resume to hrg@berkelandcompany.com.

Welder

Job Location: Modesto, CA

The general purpose of the welder is primarily to be responsible for the adequate and safe welding of components used in the daily production of piling equipment and accessories. Work is completed under the direction and/or guidance of the superintendent, keyman/foreman, and/or shop supervisor.

Responsibilities:

  • Fabricate, per drawing, the various weldments needed for standard and non-standard production.
  • Performing, in an expert manner, any welding job from start to finish (including welding, layout, fixturing, drilling, and tapping) without instructions or assistance – except for unusual circumstances.
  • Perform set up and operation of burning, grinding, sawing, tapping, and drilling operations.
  • Complete deburring of parts after welding.

Additional Responsibilities When Not Welding:

 

The following additional responsibilities of the welder may be assigned by the superintendent, shop supervisor, or keyman/foreman when conditions warrant.

  • Assist the other crew members or shop personnel in performing their duties as directed by the superintendent, shop supervisor, and/or keyman/foreman.
  • Housekeeping is always a major concern, not only on the construction site but in the shop/warehouse.  When conditions are such that the welder is not actively involved in welding activities, the superintendent, shop supervisor, and/or keyman/foreman may require the welder to walk around the jobsite or shop and concentrate on housekeeping by picking up trash.

Job Requirements:

  • AWS D1.1 Certification a plus
  • 2-3 years’ experience

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

To apply, email resume to hrg@berkelandcompany.com.

Job Costing Representative

Job Location: Bonner Springs, KS

This position involves the analysis and processing of field production information, transmitted in both electronic and hard-copy format, for the sake of calculating costs incurred and revenues earned for completed production on various construction jobsites around the country. Due to a weekly reporting requirement, this position has a certain amount of pressure associated with it to meet the hard Friday afternoon deadlines. The basic work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, although a certain amount of overtime beyond the basic schedule to ensure the reports are completed by Friday afternoons may be required. Attendance is critical.

Responsibilities

  • Analysis and interpretation of scope of work information as noted in contract documents and/or other file documentation provided by the regional office(s) managing the work of the subcontract
  • Communicate heavily with these same regional offices with various questions regarding production quantities completed and pending change order work
  • A/P invoice verification, processing, and data entry
  • Frequent interaction with the regional office(s) managing the projects to ensure that A/P invoices are handled correctly

Each job costing representative also oversees an ongoing amount of filing, as well as incoming mail handling/sorting on a rotational basis with the other job costing representatives. Additional job duties may be assigned as needed.

Required Qualifications & Attributes

  • Proficiency in basic mathematical calculations
  • Proficient reading and comprehension skills
  • Proficiency on 10-key calculator
  • Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, e-mailing/scanning/faxing information, as well as the ability to learn other computer application programs quickly
  • Ability to employ logic and common sense when analyzing data
  • Ability to work well and communicate well with other Job Costing Representative as well as regional office contacts
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Good organizational and time management skills

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

To apply, email resume to hrg@berkelandcompany.com.

Payroll Manager

Job Location: Bonner Springs, KS

Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. is looking for an experienced payroll manager to oversee our company’s payroll system and manage the payroll team. The payroll manager’s duties include coordinating payroll activities, collaborating with human resources and accounting departments, directing, and supervising payroll staff, and ensuring efficient payroll processing. To be successful as a payroll manager you should be able to ensure that payroll is processed accurately and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Supervising the payroll team and assigning duties
  • Directing the collection, computing, and documentation of payroll data
  • Overseeing and reviewing payroll payments and account reconciliations
  • I-9 Administration, including E-Verify
  • Ensuring records and processes comply with company and legal regulations
  • Coordinating with HR and accounting to verify employee data and accounts
  • Maintaining accurate account balances and detailed records for auditing
  • Monitoring payroll team performance and training staff
  • Managing and resolving any issues related to payroll
  • Preparing payroll related reports

Job Requirements:

  • Degree in business administration, accounting, or finance preferred
  • Previous experience in payroll processing, accounting, or human resources
  • Managerial or supervisory experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and payroll software
  • Strong knowledge of payroll processes and relevant legal regulations
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong math and analytical skills
  • Experience with both union and non-union payroll
  • High degree of confidentiality

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

To apply, email resume to hrg@berkelandcompany.com