Job Overview Cabinet & Countertop Shoppe is looking for a Lead Carpenter to join our team. The Lead Carpenter must be skilled, productive, quality minded, and work well with others in a team environment. Cabinet & Countertop Shoppe provides the area's finest kitchen and bathroom remodeling, cabinet replacements, and countertop installations. We offer a collaborative company culture and encourage work/life balance by offering flexibility. Duties • Trim carpentry • Cabinet installation • Laminate countertop build & installation • Kitchen and bathroom remodeling • Tile work • Flooring installation Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • Paid time off Schedule: • 8 hour shift Ability to Commute: • Plymouth, IN 46563 (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About the Indiana Department of Transportation: The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you. About the Department: The Construction Division at INDOT is primarily responsible for managing and executing the agency's multimillion-dollar contracts for preventive maintenance and new construction of INDOT's facilities (i.e. roadways, bridges, culverts, and traffic signals). Our mission-driven, service-led team accomplishes this by overseeing all phases of the construction contract and progress to ensure contractors deliver a quality product that conforms to plans and specifications. Indiana has recently been ranked #1 in the infrastructure category of CNBC's "Top States for Business" report and offers opportunities for advancement in construction as well as other departments related to infrastructure. Role Overview: As the Associate Project Engineer, you will have the opportunity to assist in contract management of the district's construction projects. You will work with designers, project managers, and agency leaders while providing on-site support of project scope, payments, construction methods and equipment, project progress and scheduling and contractor forecasts. Additionally, you will support in the management of the division's highway technicians (inspectors), helping to mentor and train them in testing of materials and inspection best practices while having the ability to issue feedback on performance. In this entry-level role there will be opportunity for on the-job training and exposure to the various projects throughout the state of Indiana. Location: This position is located in INDOT’s LaPorte District, Construction Department. Open positions in the following counties: Lake, Porter, LaPorte, St. Joseph, Newton, Jasper, Starke, Pulaski, Fulton, Marshall, Cass, Carroll and White. Engineer Trainee: A Professional Engineering license is not required for this position. Candidates who have an Engineering degree and a current Engineer in Training license (EIT), but do not hold a professional license, may be hired at a lower minimum salary and are eligible for promotional increases upon achieving milestones including years of experience and obtaining their Professional Engineering license. Salary: This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $75,010.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience. A Day in the Life: The essential elements of the job duties: • Delegate and coordinate work assignments for construction technicians and surveyors. • Coordinate the sampling and testing of aggregates, steel, asphalt, soils and all other materials. • Make recommendations to management related to change order. • Respond to inquiries from local public officials, news organizations and other interested parties. • Ensure that both INDOT and contractor employees are performing work in a safe manner in compliance with OSHA and other applicable standards, and reports deficiencies to appropriate office. • Maintain all files related to project in an orderly and usable manner. • Supervise preparation of final construction records, examines and approves contractor requests for payment. • Attend preconstruction and partnering meetings as INDOT representative. • Meet with affected property owners in the project area and works to resolve access restriction issues, drainage problems and other issues that may arise during construction. • Prepare and maintain daily project records and files, and oversees the work of technicians doing the same, including daily reports of materials placed, locations of work, work interruptions, contractor workforce size and composition, test results, and any other related information. • Prepare simple field drawings or sketches as necessary to implement and document minor changes to project specifications. • Prepare and submit a wide variety of documentation to the Final Review Office, and coordinates with the Final Review Office in the project closure process, answering questions and doing research as requested. • Teach certified technician classes and assist students in preparation for examinations. • Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development. • Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures. • Some essential functions of this position may be performed onsite at the agency’s worksite or other assigned worksites. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary. What You'll Need for Success: You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment: • Must possess a valid Driver’s License. • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited institution. • Registered Professional Engineers license in Indiana required; exception may be made for individuals with an Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a Bachelor's Degree Engineering and an Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification/Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certification working towards becoming a licensed Professional Engineer in Indiana in a lower-level classification. • Twelve (12) months experience as a Transportation Engineer. • Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation. • Considerable knowledge in computer software programs. • Broad knowledge in construction material sampling and testing standards and Federal, State, and Departmental established test procedures and standards pertaining to materials. • Skill in operation, calibration and maintenance of materials testing/sampling equipment. • Limited knowledge of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Indiana Traffic Management (ITM) and INDOT specifications. • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. • Ability to maintain and complete accurate and concise reports. • Specialized knowledge of, and ability to apply, a variety of Federal, State, and local guidelines, manuals and regulations for purposes of construction inspection for compliance with standards. • Ability to read and interpret highway and bridge plans and to identify errors and omissions. • Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow. • Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets. • Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: • Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans • Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards • Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution • Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match • Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options • A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off • 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years • Education Reimbursement Program • Group life insurance • Referral Bonus program • Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits • Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program • Free Parking for most positions • Free LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
See More Details >>We are looking for a Project Manager in South Bend, Indiana. This company has experience continuted growth, operating in diverse commercial, multi family, hospitality, healthcare and senior living. Project Manager Responsibilities: • Coordinate with the Project Executive to set-up contracts/P.O.’s, required testing/inspections, submittals/samples, subcontractor/supplier lists, project schedule • Coordinate with the Estimator on the project budget, project scope, potential problems such as critical items and/or special hazards • Execute owner contract as may be required • Confirm all quantities with Estimator • Review returned subcontracts before signing • Thorough review with the field superintendent of the plans and specifications for layout/dimensions and critical items, subcontractor/supplier list and their scopes of work, delivery and submittal items and timing, project schedule, project budget, testing/inspection reports/results, permits, daily log and travel policy, meeting agendas, project delays, change order work, etc. Project Manager Minimum Qualifications: • A degree in Construction Management or Construction/Civil Engineering/Architecture strongly preferred • 5 years of experience in Commercial Building Construction • Experience with technology: Sage, ProCore, OnScreen Takeoff, SmartSheets, BlueBeam, Smart Bid • A safety first mindset Should you feel that your skills and experience are suitable for this Project Manager - Commercial Construction job or if there are is another area of interest please contact me confidentially at 605-705-3302 or tim.dejong@gogpac.com GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States over the past 28 years. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter typically starts with vocational training or an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average salary of $41,748 annually, translating to about $803 per week. In Plymouth, IN, carpenters earn an average of $1,511 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $1,000 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offer apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse opportunities for career advancement and specialization.
