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Maintenance Technician

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$22 - $28/hr

Kern Steel is hiring for a Maintenance Technician! We've been in the structural steel business for over 65 years - don't miss this opportunity to join our talented team! SUMMARY: As the Maintenance ...

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Quality Systems and QC Manager

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$85K - $120K/yr

Kern Steel Fabrication, Inc. is hiring a Quality Systems (QMS) & Qualty Control Manager. We've been in the structural steel business for over 65 years - don't miss this opportunity to join our ...

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Structural Steel Fitter

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

The Fitter will perform a variety of tasks including layout and fitting of structural steel sub-assemblies, beams, columns, trusses, and other structural members to form completed structures or ...

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Engineering Intern

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Steel manufacturing processes and engineering principles. * CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks). * Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. * Work independently and in a team. * Must ...

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HSE Specialist

New Braunfels, TX · On-site

Job Summary: The HSE Specialist will maintain ownership and responsibility of existing HSE program initiatives and improvements. Evaluate, identify, recommend, source, communicate, trial, train ...

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Industrial HVAC Technician

New Braunfels, TX · On-site

Drill Cool Systems is hiring! Our equipment and our team have been improving oil and gas drilling for over 30 years. Now hiring for an Industrial HVAC Service Technician based out of our Service Yard ...

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Industrial Electrician

New Braunfels, TX · On-site

$24 - $31/hr

Job Summary: The Industrial Electrician provides electrical services and support for mud cooling equipment located at the service yard or at various drilling rig sites. Leads electrical aspect of new ...

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Special Inspector

Ventura, CA

$30 - $45/hr

Structural steel/welding inspection or non-destructive testing * High School Diploma or GED * DSA ... Our office is located in Ventura, CA, and we offer services throughout Kern, Visalia, and Kings ...

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Special Inspector

Ventura, CA · On-site

$30 - $45/hr

Structural steel/welding inspection or non-destructive testing Qualifications * High School Diploma ... Our office is located in Ventura, CA, and we offer services throughout Kern, Visalia, and Kings ...

NV5

Special Inspector

Ventura, CA · On-site

$30 - $45/hr

Structural steel/welding inspection or non-destructive testing Qualifications * High School Diploma ... Our office is located in Ventura, CA, and we offer services throughout Kern, Visalia, and Kings ...

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Project Manager - Structural Steel Construction

Kern Steel

Bakersfield, CA • On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Kern Steel has provided Southern and Central California communities with structural steel fabrication services for over 60 years. Come join our dynamic project management team in Bakersfield, CA!
The Project Manager plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated structural steel projects to ensure projects are completed according to bid specification. Maintains a strong business relationship with our customers.
  • Schedules and conducts pre-construction and kick-off meetings.
  • Responsible for all project communication between the customer, design team, detailers, erectors, and other site subcontractors.
  • Assign tasks to project coordinators for coordination of detailing schedules, detail drawings, installation drawings, RFI's, and other activities.
  • Monitor detailing schedules to maintain on time delivery to meet or exceed drawings due date for fabrication.
  • Coordinate purchasing of material with purchasing agent.
  • Assist with material substitutions and use of KSF inventory to reduce costs.
  • Coordinate drawing packages to the production department for shop fabrication and assign project coordinators as needed.
  • Coordinate delivery schedules and transportation with Kern Steel Fabrication (KSF) assistant foreman and field unloading company.
  • Coordinate all field related activities with subcontractors.
  • Initiate all KSF change order requests (CORs) and follow up on the status of each.
  • Ensure COR project logs are maintained in the required KSF systems.
  • Coordinate billing requests with customer requirements, project coordinators, and accounting.
  • Continuous monitoring of expended costs against the KSF budget through final close-out of the project.
  • Initiate official notice requirements to customers and subcontractors per contract agreements.
  • Facilitate project close-out meetings and/or memos (depending on the size of the project).
  • Responsible for meeting or exceeding project gross profit.
  • Responsible for day-to-day decisions on projects to ensure schedules, budgets, and the needs of projects are met.
  • Maintain adherence to company policies, quality, safety, and environmental standards as outlined in roles and responsibilities.
  • Communicate with Sr. Project Manager regarding budget issues before, during, and after costs are incurred.
  • Escalate contract concerns or problems in advance of them impacting projects.

Requirements
Education & Experience:
  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred. High school diploma combined with additional experience may be acceptable.
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in construction project management - strongly prefer structural steel industry.
  • Must have a valid driver license and insurable driver record.
  • Experience with a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Knowledge of:
  • General construction and structural steel.
  • AISC Code of Standard Practice preferred.
  • Strong client-facing and teamwork skills.
  • Construction software and tools (Microsoft Project, Trimble, ProCore, etc.)
  • Math and computer skills.

Ability to:
  • Read and comprehend construction documents, specifically architectural and structural plans and specifications.
  • Be organized, focused, and demonstrate detail-oriented work.
  • Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
  • Work independently and in a team.

Salary Description
$110,000 - $150,000 per year

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