Denco, Inc., a trusted name in New Mexico for general construction, is hiring General Laborers to support a variety of active construction projects throughout the region. If you’re a hardworking, dependable individual with experience in construction labor, we want to hear from you! Our team works four 10-hour days per week, offering long weekends and steady hours. Compensation: $27,000 -$42,000 yearly Responsibilities: • Assist skilled trades with demolition, cleanup, and material handling • Operate power tools and basic construction equipment • Perform physical labor such as lifting, carrying, and site prep • Follow all safety protocols on job sites, including government facilities • Load/unload materials and maintain organized work areas Qualifications: • Prior construction labor experience required • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation • Must pass a background check (required for government facility access) • Ability to work outdoors and perform physically demanding tasks • Must be dependable, punctual, and team-oriented About Company Denco, Inc. has served New Mexico since 1997 with quality general construction services for government clients. We’re known for our integrity, craftsmanship, and commitment to excellence on every job site. We offer our team members stability, growth, and a family-oriented culture rooted in professionalism and respect. Learn more at https://denconm.com. Benefits: • 2 weeks' paid vacation • 10 paid holidays • 7 paid sick days (accrued weekly) • 4-day work week (10-hour days) • Additional benefit optionsare available after 60 days
See More Details >>Construction Manager Expectations and Commitments: To consistently achieve individual monthly goals specific to closings, cycle times, VPO spend and Avid survey results, while delivering outstanding customer service throughout the entire Customer Journey. The CM is responsible for ‘A+’ community presentation, all homes in production, including the model, and overall jobsite cleanliness while ensuring all trade partners are abiding to Hakes Brothers Safety and Health Program. Daily reporting, auditing and usage of ITK is required to ensure accuracy of the build schedule, the progression of homes, and the payment of trades. Hours • Unlock and lock up daily. • Unlock the houses by 7AM and lockup no earlier than 4PM. • Work late to meet scheduling milestones as needed. • Weekend on-call duty, as needed. Daily Work • Supervise all construction activities through to the New Home Orientation (NHO). • Update the Construction Schedule daily and schedule all trade contractors. • Perform and complete the Pre-Construction Orientation (PCO), Pre-Slab Inspection (PSI), Pre-Drywall Inspection (PDI), Pre-Drywall Orientation (PDO), Quality Assurance Inspection (QAI), the New Home Orientation (NHO), and the follow up on closing day. • Perform the 30-day follow up 30 days after closing and any other warranty items on the home for the first 30 days after closing. • Rotate answering and responding to the Emergency phone, per Management. • Ensure target dates are met per Google calendar and Construction Tracker; regularly communicate with buyers. • A great CM takes pride in the details of every home and provides each customer with excellent service and follow through. Survey • Score well on the Customer Satisfaction Survey. Outstanding Service and Attitude = Great Survey. Builder of Choice • Help Hakes Brothers become the Builder of Choice for our trade contractors. • Manage the trade contractors and suppliers so they can accomplish their jobs effectively and efficiently. • Schedule trade contractors properly to avoid dry runs; be firm but fair; be consistent and reliable; instill discipline; give ample lead times; provide proper materials to execute job; pay on time; be a good listener, and show respect. Quality • A CM's biggest responsibility is to build quality homes This includes identifying and correcting any item or issue that is not to the highest quality standards before the New Home Orientation. Take time each day to walk all homes, note construction errors and poor workmanship, and make arrangements to correct quickly. A great Construction Superintendent takes pride in the details of every home. Cycle Times • CMs should always strive to manage their time wisely, as well as organizing their schedules to maximize quick production of each home. • Update and monitor trades' progress and schedule trades properly to ensure that dry runs are avoided. Also take pride in progressing construction schedules on a daily basis. Controlling and Reducing Construction Costs • Proactively look for ways to help control and reduce construction costs. • Monitor and control materials delivered to jobsite to avoid materials from being stolen or damaged. • Hold trade contractors accountable when sloppy work requires additional effort from other trade contractors. Jobsite Cleanliness • Take responsibility for maintaining a clean worksite. Remember that Cleanliness = Quality to buyers and trade contractors. • Alternate conducting the monthly Safety meetings; fill out weekly safety report. • Issue Written Notice(s) of Correction when trade contractors do not follow Safety/OSHA rules after verbal warning(s). Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) • Alternate conducting bi-weekly SWPPP inspections and documenting areas that need correction. • Motivate trade contractors to clean jobsites daily to keep us in compliance with the EPA's rules and regulations. Professional Appearance / Team Player • Always look, dress and speak professionally. • Help accomplish whatever task is at-hand to ensure that Hakes Brothers continues to be an industry leader. • Be a Leader. Be an example to other Superintendents. Be the top performer of each of the Superintendent responsibilities. • Be a positive voice for the company. Vehicle • Must own or have access to a vehicle for daily work. • Must carry a valid driver's license and auto liability insurance. Other • Other duties as assigned. Education • Preferred: High School diploma or GED Experience / Qualifications • Required: At least two years' relevant experience Physical Requirements • Prolonged periods of sitting, standing and/or movement • Must be able to exert minimal force of up to 50 to 80 pounds, occasionally • Carry, lift, push, pull and otherwise move objects • Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding and other means to reach and observe all areas of home • Ability to work in various weather conditions - heat, rain, cold, etc.
See More Details >>This position serves as the overall Project Leader for the jobs in which they are involved. Responsibilities range from project set up, project buyout, contract execution and compliance, material and equipment procurement, daily progress tracking, Project safety compliance, material and equipment invoice approval, manpower timesheet approval, responsible for project sequencing and scheduling maintaining and updating schedules, coordination and communication with GC, extra work and change order distribution/tracking, coordination with Operation managers to secure adequate manpower, weekly cost report job forecasting, overall project fiscal responsibility. Specific Responsibilities • Contract/Scope review and execution. • Project safety compliance • Job cost spread and estimate review • Project sequencing and scheduling • Project quantity/progress tracking • Project cost reporting • Invoice coding and approval • Material/equipment procurement • Change order request issuance/tracking • Develop basic change order estimate pricing • Coordination with GC/Owner • Coordination with Operations manager regarding manpower/resources • Mentoring Project Engineers Job Specific Competencies/Behaviors • Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills • Ability to identify, assimilate and comprehend the critical elements of a situation to extract and interpret implications of courses of action to attend to details of a problem. • Effectiveness in planning and controlling work, motivating and developing subordinates, improving work methods and results, encouraging and supporting suggestions for work improvements, etc. • Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues, can simplify and process complex issues, and understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts. • Plans for and uses resources efficiently, always looks for ways to reduce costs • Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems. • Knows and projects costs to complete accurately. Proactively adjusts budgets and develops solutions to maximize profits. • Leads through change and adversity, makes the tough call when needed, builds consensus when appropriate, motivates and encourages others. • Operates within the organization's formal and informal structures, builds allies and relationships across departments, uses allies to build consensus and create results, is appropriately diplomatic, understands others' roles and perspectives, can sell projects and ideas across the organization. • Anticipates and resolves conflicts, turns team diversity into an advantage, uses unique team talents, defines processes and goals, works for consensus. • Establishes project goals, milestones, and procedures, defines roles and responsibilities, acquires project resources, coordinates projects throughout company, monitors project progress, and manages multiple projects. • Inspires and stimulates the best efforts of subordinates in the accomplishment of identified goals. Education/Experience/Attributes/Requirements • 3+ years of experience • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineer recommended. • Strong knowledge of construction principles/practices required • Excellent problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types of individuals • Project setup, budget planning, buyout, and cost reporting experience is a must • Good understanding of critical path scheduling. • Experience leading successful project teams, including the development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities • Energetic and highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency • Highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with the ability to work equally well on own as well as in a team environment. • Ability to walk the job site, climb ladders, and multi-floor scaffolding.
See More Details >>Entering the masonry trade in Las Cruces, NM, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction and allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four years, requiring extensive on-site training under experienced masons. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 47,918 masonry workers nationwide, with a median annual wage of $53,010. In Las Cruces, NM, the average weekly wage for masons is approximately $2,500, with experienced professionals earning up to $3,500 weekly. Apprenticeships in the area provide a solid foundation, leading to a career with strong earning potential and consistent job opportunities, especially as the industry faces a significant labor shortage due to retiring workers.
