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About the Role

Reporting jointly to the Foreman and Lead Hand, the Formwork Carpenter performs a variety of carpentry tasks related to formwork construction, including building molds to retain wet concrete foundations and structures, and assembling manufactured forms made from steel, wood and heavy plastic.

Responsibilities

• Assembles manufactured forms made of steel, wood and heavy plastic
• Carries heavy forms and sprays forms with oil, secures forms with iron rods and steel reinforcements
• Builds structural formwork for concrete foundations, wall columns, beams, slabs and shafts
• Strip forms, cleans and prepares for future projects
• Builds new forms on top of previously poured concrete (slip-forming)
• Accurately reads blueprints and effectively plans sequence of operations for daily tasks
• Accurately cuts and measures materials as required, levels and squares forms
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of carpentry tools and knowledge of various methods used to assemble all major types of forms

Requirements

• One (1) year or more experience in a civil construction environment as a Formwork Carpenter is preferred
• Previous experience in the civil construction industry working with formwork is an asset
• Ability to work 5-6 days per week, approximately 10 hours per day with overtime
• Ability to work throughout the lower mainland area
• Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions
• Physically demanding position and the ability to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 pounds on a regular basis is required
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required
• Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada
• OFA Level 1 (or better) and Confined Space Certification an asset
• Previous work experience with a local, mid-tier civil general contractor is preferred
• Journeyman Carpenter Certification is an asset
• Apprentice Carpenter Certification is an asset

Your Rewards

• Year round work with most sites located in the Vancouver area
• Competitive wages, benefit and RRSP plan (union affiliated employer)
• Eligibility for $500 Referral Bonus Program
• Vacation pay
• Professional development

About Jacob Bros
 
People driven. Family owned. Jacob Bros Construction is built on relationships.We’re a local, multi-disciplinary general contractor specializing in civil and commercial construction, and quality, safety and community are at the heart of our business.
 
Jacob Bros Construction is a BC Top Employer, and we’re looking for team players who are committed to accelerating their careers in the construction industry – people like you.Out work anybody, do the right thing, always find a way. Do you play by these rules too? Join our team - apply today for our Formwork Carpenter opportunities in Vancouver, BC.
 
We thank all applicants for their interest in careers with Jacob Bros. Due to high volumes of applicants, only those selected for consideration will be contacted by a member of our hiring team.

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ABOUT JACOB BROS CONSTRUCTION:
 
People driven. Family owned. Jacob Bros Construction is built on relationships. We’re a local, multi-disciplinary general contractor specializing in heavy civil and commercial construction; quality, safety and community are at the heart of our business.

Jacob Bros Construction is one of BC’s Top Employers, we’re looking for talented team players who are committed to accelerating their careers in the construction industry – people like you. Out work anybody, do the right thing, always find a way. Do you play by these rules too? Join our team - apply today for our Commercial Project Coordinator opportunity.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Commercial Project Coordinator reports out of the Jacob Bros head office in Surrey, BC and works closely with the Project Manager and Site Superintendent, and is responsible for project administration including scheduling, budgeting, quantity surveying, reporting, document control, and quality control activities.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains project document control including daily reports, RFIs, shop drawings, changes, billing and daily labor timesheets
• Assists Superintendent with operational tasks including preparation of work plans and packages, scheduling updates, updating drawings, and supervision of subcontractor operations
• Supervises field operations and plans, schedules and coordinates work on the job site
• Assists with implementing and monitoring Quality and Safety Plans, including participation in job site safety reviews, toolbox meetings, and safety training
• Liaises with engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and clients regarding contract and change notices, design revisions, etc.
• Participates in meetings with the project team, engineers, consultants, subcontractors and clients as required
• Assists in the preparation of purchase orders, subcontracts and generation of change orders
• Performs basic engineering calculations and assists in interpretations of drawings and specifications for field crews
• Reads and interprets drawings, construction documents and contract specifications
• Orders, schedules and tracks material deliveries to job site
• Performs other duties as assigned

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree or post-secondary education in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• One (1) year experience working for a General Contractor as a Field Engineer or Project Coordinator supporting ICI (industrial, commercial, institutional) construction projects 
• Ability to communicate openly and effectively with supervisors, project teams, subtrades and craft
• Strong knowledge of construction specifications, methods and procedures
• Working knowledge of scheduling, estimating and subcontracts
• Proficient user of project control software applications, including AutoCAD, MS Project and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada

WHY JACOB BROS?

• Competitive compensation packages
• Extended health plan (prescription drugs, dental and other coverages)
• RRSP savings plan with employer matching upon eligibility
• Three weeks vacation
• Career development across job categories, project types and project locations throughout BC
• New 50,000 sqft office and maintenance facility in South Surrey with full gym and on-site personal trainer
• Family owned business managed by hands on founders

We thank all applicants for their interest in careers with Jacob Bros. Due to high volumes of applicants, only those selected for consideration will be contacted by a member of our hiring team.

No agencies please.

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ABOUT JACOB BROS CONSTRUCTION:
 
People driven. Family owned. Jacob Bros Construction is built on relationships. We’re a local, multi-disciplinary general contractor specializing in heavy civil and commercial construction; quality, safety and community are at the heart of our business.

Jacob Bros Construction is one of BC’s Top Employers, we’re looking for talented team players who are committed to accelerating their careers in the construction industry – people like you. Out work anybody, do the right thing, always find a way. Do you play by these rules too? Join our team - apply today for our Site Administrator opportunity.

Please note: this position is located in downtown Vancouver, BC.

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

The Site Administrator is responsible for providing a wide range of professional administrative support services to a team of engineering and construction management professionals at the Centerm Expansion and South Shore Access project construction site.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Functions as the key contact point between a design-build general contractor and third-party stakeholders 
• Coordinates with in-house project team to understand scopes of construction work
• Creates and maintains submission schedule for engineering deliverables to third-party stakeholders; follows-up with communications and reminders
• Collects, disseminates, tracks, closeout and stores third-party comments on engineering deliverables; analyzes comments and questions to help route, action and prepare responses 
• Coordinates project team members and implements internal deadlines to gather inputs and achieve design and construction schedules 
• Develops and maintains deliverable-specific comment resolution matrices, as well as stakeholder-specific and project-wide deliverable tracking spreadsheets as necessary 
• Distributes engineering deliverables for review 
• Assists with non-technical writing for engineering responses and provides editorial oversight, including copy writing and editing 
• Applies engineering inputs and construction schedules to PowerPoint presentations for client and third-party stakeholder review 
• Supports interdisciplinary engineering and construction teams as needed including meeting organization and facilitation, document preparation, printing and distribution 
• Drafts, prepares and distributes meeting minutes from stakeholder and client meetings; maintains and updates contact list 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) or  more years' experience in an Administrative role for a general contractor, sub-contractor, or engineering firm 
• Diploma or Undergraduate Degree in business administration or related field preferred 
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills (technical/proposal writing would be an asset) 
• Strong organization skills with great attention to detail 
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and business acumen 
• Strong multi-tasking and time management skills 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or graphic design considered an asset 

WHY JACOB BROS?

• Competitive compensation packages
• Extended health plan (prescription drugs, dental and other coverages)
• RRSP savings plan with employer matching upon eligibility
• Three weeks vacation
• Career development across job categories, project types and project locations throughout BC
• New 50,000 sqft office and maintenance facility in South Surrey with full gym and on-site personal trainer
• Family owned business managed by hands on founders

We thank all applicants for their interest in careers with Jacob Bros. Due to high volumes of applicants, only those selected for consideration will be contacted by a member of our hiring team.

No agencies please. 

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