About the position Responsibilities • Clearing and prepping vegetation around construction site. • Control traffic around work zones. • General construction labor duties include using hand and power tools and moving materials to and from work areas. • Signaling equipment operators to align and adjust machinery. • Loading, and unloading materials, machinery, and tools and distributing them to appropriate locations and personnel. • Understand and follow company operational processes, health and safety policies, and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Requirements • Minimum one (1) years of experience in the construction or landscaping industry. • Ability to commute to the job site. • Must pass company background and drug testing procedures. • Ability to perform heavy manual labor even in adverse weather conditions. • Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, climb, bend, crouch for long periods. • Value the quality of your work and take pride in craftsmanship. Benefits • Competitive salary • 401k with Company Match • Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits • Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
See More Details >>Job Description A laborer position is available at a construction and landscaping company in Del Rio, TX. The role involves supporting government contracts and requires candidates to have at least one year of experience and be able to perform heavy manual labor in various weather conditions. • Responsibilities: • Laboring on construction sites • Maintaining equipment and tools • Assisting with landscaping tasks Requirements: • At least one year of experience in construction or landscaping • Ability to perform heavy manual labor • Flexibility to work in various weather conditions
See More Details >>Description: Job Description Crawford is seeking a talented Cost Estimator in support of the Federal Government to perform cost estimating services for a large multi billion-dollar program along the southern border. The project will construct multiple border barrier systems which includes a combination of primary and secondary steel bollard wall, waterborne barriers, patrol roads, and the technology required to tie it all together, such as cameras, lights, and other detection technology. The job may involve traveling to job sites to gather information on work completed, change orders, and other factors. Desired Job Experience · Experience working on federal projects · Seven (7) years’ relevant experience supporting large civil works construction projects · Strong capability in quantity takeoffs, cost modeling, and cost database use (e.g., RSMeans, Gordian, MII, COSTWORKS, Sage) · Experience preparing independent cost estimates (ICEs) for federal, state, or private-sector projects. · Ability to analyze labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor quotes, and market pricing. · Skilled in evaluating change orders, claims, and cost impacts of design revisions and field conditions. · Experience supporting risk-based cost estimating, including contingency development and risk register input. · Applicants selected for employment will be subject to a federal background investigation · Familiarity with field conditions such as weather, site logistics, permitting, phasing, and safety constraints. · Ability to validate progress payment quantities, track cost trends, and align costs with schedule progress. Desired Degree · Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (or Construction Management) is preferred General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Change Order Evaluation • Review contractors change order requests for accuracy, scope alignment, and cost reasonableness. • Perform independent cost estimates (ICEs) to validate proposed pricing. • Analyze labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor quotes, and markups. Budget Monitoring & Cost Control • Track actual costs versus the approved budget or funding. • Update cost reports, forecasts, and remaining budgets. • Identify potential budget risks or cost overruns early and recommend corrective actions. Monthly Progress Payment Support • Validate contractor pay applications. • Confirm quantities installed and verify percent-complete assessments. • Flag discrepancies between field progress and billed amounts. Risk & Contingency Management • Update the risk register with emerging construction risks. • Adjust contingency usage forecasts based on risk burn-down. • Provide cost impacts during risk workshops or schedule discussions. Claims Analysis Support • Perform cost analyses for claims such as delays, productivity impacts, unforeseen conditions, escalation, or schedule shifts. • Review contractor backup documentation and time-related impacts (e.g., extended overhead). • Support negotiation strategy with data-driven analysis. Cost Impact of Design Clarifications & RFIs • Evaluate cost implications of design changes, field directives, or revised drawings. • Provide quick-turn cost estimates to help the project team make decisions. Procurement & Subcontractor Pricing Support • Review subcontractor quotes for conformance, quantity takeoff accuracy, and market pricing. • Compare multiple bids and document variances. Value Engineering During Construction • Assess cost-saving alternatives submitted by the contractor or proposed by the owner. • Quantify cost, schedule, and lifecycle impacts of VE proposals. Support for Scheduling & Delay Analysis • Provide cost inputs for time-related delays, acceleration, resequencing, or recovery plans. • Coordinate with schedulers to ensure cost-schedule alignment. Documentation & Reporting • Maintain complete cost estimate files, assumptions, and back-up documentation. • Prepare executive-level summaries, financial dashboards, and trend logs. • Support audits or funding agencies with detailed cost transparency. Closeout Support • Validate final costs and ensure all change orders are captured. • Support reconciliation of allowances, contingencies, and final quantities. • Provide final cost reports and lessons learned. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: · Ensure that cost estimates adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and building codes. Physical Ability · Shall be physically capable of walking over rough terrain and standing for long periods of time. Crawford Consulting Services, an equal opportunity employer, is a woman-owned small business that provides full-service construction consulting services for commercial, federal government agencies, and private sector organizations on a worldwide basis. We build dynamic teams dedicated to excellence and the pursuit of success. At Crawford, we offer a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending plan, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and 401K savings plan with company match. Offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment (post offer) background check, which includes a criminal background check. Requirements:
See More Details >>Entering the masonry trade in Del Rio, TX, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in the masonry trade last about 4,000 hours of on-the-job training, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 47,918 masonry workers nationwide, with a median annual wage of $53,010, and projects a 0% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Del Rio earn an average of $67,022 per year, with experienced professionals often exceeding $85,630 annually. This trade offers a stable career path with competitive wages, making it a viable option for those willing to invest in the necessary training and development.
