Becoming a plumber in Allentown, NJ, typically begins with a structured apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports approximately 635,000 plumbers nationwide, with projections indicating a 6% growth in employment from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Allentown earn an average of $1,102.13 per week, with experienced plumbers earning up to $14,923.38 per week. Vocational schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring plumbers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
About the position Dual Temp Co. is a commercial HVAC, Plumbing, and Piping company dedicated to installing quality mechanical systems throughout eastern Pennsylvania, western New Jersey, and northern Delaware. Our mission is to provide high quality at a great price and be a best-in-class destination employer of the highest-skilled tradespeople. We specialize in construction projects valued between $200,000 and $9 million. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual for the Construction Operations Manager position. This role is ideal for candidates who are high achievers and have excelled in their current roles, including those who may be next in line at their current employer and ready to step into an operations management role. This role is pivotal in managing our employees and customers, procuring materials and equipment, logistics, staffing, training, overseeing CAD preconstruction, managing licensure compliance, and growing the careers of our field personnel. As the Construction Operations Manager, you will oversee all construction operations and manage our employees and customer relationships. You will be responsible for overseeing materials and equipment purchasing and the team that handles logistics and timing. Additionally, you will manage staffing and training, including overhead budgets, and oversee CAD preconstruction while ensuring licensure compliance of our field team. You will create career paths and growth opportunities for field and office personnel, leading department-wide employee performance reviews. Ensuring project profitability and promoting our company culture will be key aspects of your role. You will also be tasked with growing the team of leaders and onboarding and attracting new people into the trades. Your responsibilities will include interviewing and hiring for all construction field and administrative positions, overseeing the daily operation of the ductwork/piping fabrication department, and anticipating potential schedule conflicts and project disruptions with the project team. You will have oversight of apprenticeship compliance with ABC of Eastern Pa., brazing continuity, and medical gas installers certifications. Additionally, you will manage CAD and BIM software renewals and maintain tight interaction with the billing coordinator to ensure positive cash flow on all monthly AIA billings. You will be accountable for the accuracy and timeliness of daily time submission for field employees at the end of their shift. Responsibilities • Oversee all construction operations and manage our employees and customer relationships. , • Oversee materials and equipment purchasing and the team that handles logistics and timing. , • Manage staffing and training, including overhead budgets. , • Oversee CAD preconstruction and ensure licensure compliance of our field team. , • Create career paths and growth opportunities for field and office personnel; lead department-wide employee performance reviews. , • Ensure project profitability and promote our company culture. , • Grow the team of leaders and onboard and attract new people into the trades. , • Interview and hire for all construction field and administrative positions. , • Oversee daily operation of ductwork/piping fabrication department. , • Anticipate and head-off potential schedule conflicts and project disruptions with the project team. , • Oversee apprenticeship compliance with ABC of Eastern Pa., brazing continuity, and medical gas installers certifications. , • Manage CAD and BIM software renewals. , • Maintain tight interaction with billing coordinator to ensure positive cash flow on all monthly AIA billings. , • Accountable for the accuracy and timeliness of daily time submission for field employees at the end of their shift. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of commercial or industrial construction experience working for a subcontractor that works for or with General Contractors or Construction Managers, OR equivalent. , • Basic Accounting Knowledge: Understanding of fundamental accounting principles and familiarity with financial processes, including revenue projection, billings, work in process, and financial spreadsheets. Nice-to-haves • Team leadership , • Mentoring and systems thinking , • Communication and negotiation , • Vendor management , • Conflict resolution , • Financial acumen , • Scheduling and logistics management , • Continuous improvement and operational efficiency Benefits • Profit sharing , • Health savings account , • AD&D insurance , • Health insurance , • Dental insurance , • 401(k) , • Paid time off , • Cell phone reimbursement , • Vision insurance , • 401(k) matching , • Life insurance , • Referral program , • Retirement plan
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