Formwork Design Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

This is an evergreen position, meaning we accept applications year-round and review them on a rolling basis as new opportunities become available.

Why choose us?

As a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, we're part of a family of 20+ companies tackling tough construction, environmental, and technical challenges. Working at a Calista Brice company means joining a team where cultural values and practical innovation come together to create meaningful impact. You'll experience the stability of a large organization while enjoying the tight-knit community and entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company, with opportunities to grow your career across our diverse family of businesses.

Calista Brice is owned by Calista Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. ANCs were created to support economic development and self-determination for Alaska's Indigenous peoples. Our work directly contributes to advancing the social, cultural, and economic welfare of over 35,000 Alaska Natives in the Calista Region.

What does Brice Highway LLC do?

Brice Highway specializes in vertical and horizontal construction, supporting transportation and utility projects that stand the test of time. Our design-build delivery methods bring together team members with diverse backgrounds and skills, creating an environment where mentorships form naturally and where your contributions are visible in the completed projects that people depend on daily.

Brice Highway is a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, a group of 20+ companies delivering construction, engineering, and environmental solutions across the United States.

What can you expect?

As the Carpenter, you will work on site in Houston, TX and surrounding areas and you will be responsible for completing the skilled carpentry work according to project plans and supervisory instruction. Under general supervision you will perform master-level work in the design, construction, repair and maintenance of structures and related physical facilities and perform related work as required. You will be responsible for the full range of rough skilled carpentry work, using, or working from one or more blueprints, as-built, specifications, drawings, or instructions to design, build, retrofit, maintain, and construct various types of facilities and structures. This position must inspect completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements and compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations with supervisor.

How will you do it?

• Analyze historical project performance data to support accurate estimating and future bid development.
• Assist with maintaining historical cost data, bid management systems, and estimating software.
• Work collaboratively with senior company managers to ensure estimating deliverables meet established standards, including bid packages, formats, and budget tracking tools.
• Utilize HCSS HeavyBid in accordance with established processes and procedures.
• Maintain and update HCSS HeavyBid libraries as assigned.
• Update equipment rates annually and labor rates quarterly, accounting for project-specific wage requirements when applicable.
• Ensure project estimates conform to company standards for budget creation and cost data usage.
• Review project plans and specifications to confirm scope completeness.
• Identify potential risks, cost impacts, constructability concerns, and long-lead procurement items.
• Solicit subcontractor and supplier pricing and maintain supporting documentation within estimating software.
• Maintain bid history records and track prospective work opportunities.
• Prepare instructions to bidders, bid forms, and other solicitation documents as required.
• Review general conditions, schedules, scopes of work, site logistics, and related exhibits in coordination with Operations.
• Ensure continuity of project information from estimate through budget handoff.
• Review and evaluate specialty contractor bids and scopes.
• Coordinate technical proposal requirements with the Marketing Department.
• Collaborate with operational staff to review constructability and execution considerations.
• Monitor and communicate construction and material cost trends impacting project estimates.
• Evaluate alternate means and methods to determine cost-effective solutions.
• Build and maintain effective professional relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and perform work safely.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of structural bridge elements and concrete formwork systems.
• All around knowledge of materials, terms, and practices in construction field.
• Excellent understanding of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction.
• Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools.
• Experience with reading plans and understanding tasks at hand.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, both logical and interpersonal.
• Work requires professional verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Ability to participate in group meetings, take directions from supervisor(s) and other crew members, high degree of attention to details, follow work rules, and adhere to project schedule.
• Ability to actively listen and follow instructions.
• Ability to work productively under pressure and to pay attention to the details of a project or task.
• Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work with or without direct supervision.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule sometimes including weekends and holidays.

Who is Brice Highway LLC looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Four (4) years master-level experience working as a carpenter in a heavy highway or structural operations, commercial, industrial, or military construction operations setting.
• Ability to pass drug, driving (if applicable) and background screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to provide own basic carpentry/structural hand tools preferred/
• Experience in federal government projects preferred.
• Valid state driver's license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Company's Driving Policy preferred.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Brice Highway, LLC has a fast-paced multi-tasking office environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance. At times, work is performed outside of the office at indoor and outdoor job sites. Adaptability regarding schedule and design changes, and occasional overtime for immediate field support or bid processing may be necessary.

More reasons you will love working with Brice Highway LLC:

• Competitive wages and bonus programs - We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Safety Gear Allowance: $350.00 in reimbursement annually
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and LTD.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.

• Paid time off is based on an employee working 2080 regular hours per year [40 hours per week]. May increase per years of service with the Company in eligible status.

• 0-2 years 15 days
• 3-5 years 23 days
• 6-9 years 27 days
• 10-14 years 30 days
• 15-19 years 33 days
• 20 or more years 37.5 days
• 10 Regular Holidays, 1 Bonus - Work Anniversary "Floating" Holiday. Eligible after 1 year of service, must be taken within the calendar year.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.

*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at recruitment@calistabrice.com

How do you apply?

Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com/open-positions and use the Company tab to filter by subsidiary company.

You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Brice Highway LLC? Simply reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

Join us and let's get started!

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PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.