Manage/oversee Wood staff and contractors executing decommissioning, regulated materials abatement and demolition on a wide range of facilities, including power plants, chemical plants and industrial ...
Manage/oversee Wood staff and contractors executing decommissioning, regulated materials abatement and demolition on a wide range of facilities, including power plants, chemical plants and industrial ...
... demolition (D&D), and other construction projects? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with ... Oversight of contractors and management of Wood onsite project personnel for compliance with ...
... demolition (D&D), and other construction projects? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with ... Oversight of contractors and management of Wood onsite project personnel for compliance with ...
Residential Carpenter - Independent Contractor (1099)
Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site
$30 - $50/hr
Demolition / Site prep * Finish carpentry * Interior trim / Millwork installation * Cabinet ... contractors who share our commitment to delivering outstanding remodeling projects and an ...
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Residential Carpenter - Independent Contractor (1099)
Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site
$30 - $50/hr
Demolition / Site prep * Finish carpentry * Interior trim / Millwork installation * Cabinet ... contractors who share our commitment to delivering outstanding remodeling projects and an ...
Demolition / Site prep * Finish carpentry * Interior trim / Millwork installation * Cabinet ... contractors who share our commitment to delivering outstanding remodeling projects and an ...
Demolition / Site prep * Finish carpentry * Interior trim / Millwork installation * Cabinet ... contractors who share our commitment to delivering outstanding remodeling projects and an ...
Demolition / Site prep * Finish carpentry * Interior trim / Millwork installation * Cabinet ... contractors who share our commitment to delivering outstanding remodeling projects and an ...
Quick apply
Demolition / Site prep * Finish carpentry * Interior trim / Millwork installation * Cabinet ... contractors who share our commitment to delivering outstanding remodeling projects and an ...
Residential Remodeling Carpenter - Independent Contractor (1099)
Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site
$30 - $50/hr
Demolition / Site prep * Finish carpentry * Interior trim / Millwork installation * Cabinet ... contractors who share our commitment to delivering outstanding remodeling projects and an ...
Residential Remodeling Carpenter - Independent Contractor (1099)
Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site
$30 - $50/hr
Demolition / Site prep * Finish carpentry * Interior trim / Millwork installation * Cabinet ... contractors who share our commitment to delivering outstanding remodeling projects and an ...
EPM - PM/Estimator
Des Moines, IA · On-site
... demolition, mold remediation, and air duct cleaning. Position Description - Estimator/Project ... Reviews job specifications, inspects work site, and confers with contracting agent to evaluate ...
EPM - PM/Estimator
Des Moines, IA · On-site
... demolition, mold remediation, and air duct cleaning. Position Description - Estimator/Project ... Reviews job specifications, inspects work site, and confers with contracting agent to evaluate ...
General Maintenance (Demolition, HVAC Service, Electrical, Plumbing, Finishes/Repairs, Hardware ... Coordinate and assist with external contracted inspections, including fire alarms, sprinkler ...
General Maintenance (Demolition, HVAC Service, Electrical, Plumbing, Finishes/Repairs, Hardware ... Coordinate and assist with external contracted inspections, including fire alarms, sprinkler ...
Facilities Management Tech II
Dubuque, IA · On-site
$25 - $30/hr
General Maintenance (Demolition, HVAC Service, Electrical, Plumbing, Finishes/Repairs, Hardware ... Coordinate and assist with external contracted inspections, including fire alarms, sprinkler ...
Facilities Management Tech II
Dubuque, IA · On-site
$25 - $30/hr
General Maintenance (Demolition, HVAC Service, Electrical, Plumbing, Finishes/Repairs, Hardware ... Coordinate and assist with external contracted inspections, including fire alarms, sprinkler ...
Project Manager
Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site
$85K - $115K/yr
Immediate The Opportunity A well-established, family-owned heavy civil contractor is hiring a ... demolition, bridge and culvert construction, railroad work and site development. This is an ...
Project Manager
Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site
$85K - $115K/yr
Immediate The Opportunity A well-established, family-owned heavy civil contractor is hiring a ... demolition, bridge and culvert construction, railroad work and site development. This is an ...
Laborer
$16.25 - $21/hr
Perform selected demolition. * Participate in activities of subcontractors and suppliers. * Review ... Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
Laborer
$16.25 - $21/hr
Perform selected demolition. * Participate in activities of subcontractors and suppliers. * Review ... Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
3rd Shift Facility Technician
Muscatine, IA · On-site
... demolition, and maintaining site housekeeping. The position acts as a safety role model by ... contractors to optimize production. KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Follows all company ...
3rd Shift Facility Technician
Muscatine, IA · On-site
... demolition, and maintaining site housekeeping. The position acts as a safety role model by ... contractors to optimize production. KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Follows all company ...
... demolition, and maintaining site housekeeping. The position acts as a safety role model by ... contractors to optimize production. KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Follows all company ...
... demolition, and maintaining site housekeeping. The position acts as a safety role model by ... contractors to optimize production. KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Follows all company ...
Woodruff Construction, LLC is a general contractor founded in 1956 which offers award-winning ... May perform demolition work, level earth, mix, pour and smooth concrete, prepare layouts, erect ...
Woodruff Construction, LLC is a general contractor founded in 1956 which offers award-winning ... May perform demolition work, level earth, mix, pour and smooth concrete, prepare layouts, erect ...
Laborer
Iowa City, IA · On-site
$17.25 - $22.25/hr
Perform general demolition * Clean and prepare specific areas of the jobsite as assigned * Operate ... Founded in 2004, City Construction is a general contractor with an office in Iowa City, Iowa.
Laborer
Iowa City, IA · On-site
$17.25 - $22.25/hr
Perform general demolition * Clean and prepare specific areas of the jobsite as assigned * Operate ... Founded in 2004, City Construction is a general contractor with an office in Iowa City, Iowa.
Laborer
$17.25 - $22.25/hr
Perform general demolition * Clean and prepare specific areas of the jobsite as assigned * Operate ... Founded in 2004, City Construction is a general contractor with an office in Iowa City, Iowa.
Laborer
$17.25 - $22.25/hr
Perform general demolition * Clean and prepare specific areas of the jobsite as assigned * Operate ... Founded in 2004, City Construction is a general contractor with an office in Iowa City, Iowa.
Construction Craftsperson
Waterloo, IA · On-site
$16.75 - $22.50/hr
... contractor with over 70 years of experience. Woodruff provides a dynamic environment where each ... Demolition work * Earthwork and excavations * Place and finish concrete * Prepare layouts * Erect ...
Construction Craftsperson
Waterloo, IA · On-site
$16.75 - $22.50/hr
... contractor with over 70 years of experience. Woodruff provides a dynamic environment where each ... Demolition work * Earthwork and excavations * Place and finish concrete * Prepare layouts * Erect ...
Superintendent
Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site
$85K - $115K/yr
Immediate The Opportunity A well-established, family-owned heavy civil contractor is hiring a ... demolition, bridge and culvert construction, railroad work and site development. Its project ...
Superintendent
Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site
$85K - $115K/yr
Immediate The Opportunity A well-established, family-owned heavy civil contractor is hiring a ... demolition, bridge and culvert construction, railroad work and site development. Its project ...
Construction Craftsperson
Ames, IA · On-site
$18/hr
... contractor with over 65 years of experience. Woodruff provides a dynamic environment where each ... Demolition work * Earthwork and excavations * Place and finish concrete * Prepare layouts * Erect ...
Construction Craftsperson
Ames, IA · On-site
$18/hr
... contractor with over 65 years of experience. Woodruff provides a dynamic environment where each ... Demolition work * Earthwork and excavations * Place and finish concrete * Prepare layouts * Erect ...
... contractor with over 65 years of experience. Woodruff provides a dynamic environment where each ... May perform demolition work, level earth, mix, pour and smooth concrete, prepare layouts, erect ...
... contractor with over 65 years of experience. Woodruff provides a dynamic environment where each ... May perform demolition work, level earth, mix, pour and smooth concrete, prepare layouts, erect ...
Demolition Contractor information
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| Aspect | Demolition Contractor | Demolition Worker |
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| Credentials | Licenses, certifications, experience in project management | Basic safety training, on-the-job experience |
| Work Environment | Supervises demolition projects, manages teams, plans procedures | Performs manual demolition tasks, operates equipment under supervision |
| Industry Usage | Hired by clients or companies for entire projects | Employed on-site as part of the demolition team |
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Job description
Are you a Project Manager (PM) with more than 10 years of experience managing decommissioning and demolition (D&D), environmental remediation and civil construction projects? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with Senior Staff on a variety of technically challenging D&D projects, environmental remediation projects and various other civil projects? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established international engineering/consulting firm that values its employee's enthusiasm and technical contributions? If so, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career. Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions (Wood) is currently seeking a Project Manager to join our project management team that has members across the eastern United States. The position is approximately 20 percent field work and 80 percent office work on a variety of projects for a wide range of industrial, commercial, federal, state and municipal clients. Key Responsibilities
- Management of scopes, schedules and budgets for D&D, environmental study and remediation projects and various other types of civil projects.
- Manage/oversee Wood staff and contractors executing decommissioning, regulated materials abatement and demolition on a wide range of facilities, including power plants, chemical plants and industrial/commercial buildings. Other projects may include environmental studies and remediation and other civil works projects.
- Overall field safety involving Wood personnel, contractors and other onsite personnel.
- Manage the preparation of work plans, contractor bidding documents and requests for proposals and assist in contractor procurement.
- Manage the preparation of conceptual construction cost estimates.
- Review plans and specifications for constructability during design.
- Conduct technical reviews of project deliverables.
- Assist and/or lead the development of proposals for D&D, environmental study and remediation and other civil projects.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior staff.
- Interface with Wood clients, government officials and other stakeholders.
- Work with multiple Wood offices and staff to coordinate projects.
- Maintain and develop vendor and other professional contacts.
- Participate in training events, project meetings, and construction/engineering team meetings.
- Work and travel safely, follow company and site safety standards.
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Travel to project sites primarily in the Mid-West but with some travel to the Mid-Atlantic region.
Role RequirementsÂ
- B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree or experience.
- 10 or more years project management-related experience preferably in decommissioning/demolition, environmental study and remediation projects and civil type projects.
- Understanding of environmental regulations, including the management of regulated materials and asbestos
- Understanding of means and methods associated with D&D, environmental studies, remediation technologies, civil type work, CSI specifications, and construction drawings.
- Strong fundamental math skills.
- Maintain and advocate a safe working environment.
- Excellent communication, both verbal and written, and organizational abilities.
- Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours.
- Must pass drug test, entrance physical, and background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy. Â
Preferred Qualifications
- Computer knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Project.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- CRP and First Aid
Physical Demands
- Working outside in various, inclement weather conditions, uneven terrain.
- Driving
- Office/Field work with computer.
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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