Entering the masonry trade in Tifton, GA, typically begins with 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. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 47,918 masons nationwide, with a 0% growth projection from 2023 to 2033, but with approximately 21,800 openings annually due to retirements and job transfers. Apprentices in Tifton earn an average of $67,022 per year, with experienced professionals often exceeding $85,630 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring masons find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
Position Title: Project Superintendent (this is a traveling superintendent position) Company: Fairway Construction Co., Inc., a subsidiary of JES Holdings, LLC. Location: Georgia region which includes GA, SC and FL and possibly other areas in the Southeast. Travel: This role will require 100% travel to project sites. Overnight stays are required when project is over 1 hour from your residence. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. COMPANY OVERVIEW: At JES Holdings, our company's mission is to develop, build, and manage quality affordable housing, where our families would be proud to live. A key division of JES Holdings is Fairway Construction, a Multifamily GC. Fairway Construction Co., Inc. was founded in 1984 to provide construction services for JES Holdings, LLC. Throughout the years, Fairway Construction’s expertise has grown from building affordable multi-family housing communities to include the construction of skilled nursing care centers, market-rate apartment communities, residential lofts, the rehabilitation of historic properties and conventional senior memory care facilities. Due to our reputation for consistently completing quality developments on time and within budget, FWC has expanded to add third-party construction developments and provides project management and consulting services for numerous developers. FWC offers a wide range of services to assist our clients from pre-construction through completion. If this opportunity excites you then we encourage you to apply to join us in our mission to provide quality housing where our families would be proud to live. POSITION SUMMARY / PURPOSE The Project Superintendent is responsible for maintaining the overall construction schedule and completion dates of the project, providing input during the scheduling exercises prior to and throughout the project. This position travels frequently, with overnight stays. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Maintaining the overall construction schedule and completion dates of the project, providing input during the scheduling exercises prior to and throughout the project. • Manage the overall project budget and provide value engineering opportunities throughout the project. • Direct and supervise all on-site subcontractors and laborers, as well as other FWC staff. • Verify all construction and installation processes for quality, including affirming measurements and elevations of buildings, streets, utilities and other structures. • Ensure all city, county, and state construction codes and regulations are met. • Ensure all safety requirements are met and provide weekly safety meeting for all persons on-site at all phases of the project. • Must be able to evaluate and develop solutions to problems and questions from subcontractors and other workers on-site. • Schedule and coordinate all deliveries. • Ensure all Earth Craft requirements are met and documentation is provided throughout the project. • Attend all company meetings representing current projects, including monthly meetings at various locations with owners. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Advanced knowledge in interpreting building blueprints, including estimating • Advanced construction skills and knowledge in building and site construction work • Strong computer skills and a knowledge of construction software, i.e. Microsoft Project, ProCore and Netsuite. • Experience working with 3rd party developers and state and local officials is preferred • Onsite construction experience, with supervisory experience • Ability to communicate internally and externally to appropriate customers • OSHA training and preferred • EarthCraft certified preferred • Knowledge of ADA or certification preferred • Ability to create, edit and send work documents in Microsoft Office Suite • Project management, time management, math, communication and critical thinking skills in managing work creation and flow • Possess reliable transportation and ability to drive to company owned locations as needed • Must be able to stay overnight if project site is over 1 hour from your place of residence and you must own your own vehicle. Family members may not travel with you. MINIMUM EDUCATION/EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or equivalent required with 10 years of construction experience. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or relevant field preferred. Multi-family and stick-built construction required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY • Indirect POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION • Indirect oversight – Subcontractors, Laborers, and Interns PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE WORK ENVIRONMENT • Physical Demands Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, and reaching walking, pushing, pulling and carrying. Lifting may include up to 50 pounds. Walking is 30% of job. • Work Environment Duties performed both inside and outside even in extreme temperatures of below 32 degrees and above 100 degrees. Exposure to building, construction or painting chemicals. Equipment to be used o Telephone o Computer o Fax/scanner/copier o Smart phone o Camera o Power tools, hand tools, painting & building supplies #LI-DV1
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