Careers

At RA Nelson, we are as dedicated to our employees as we are to our clients. From offering continuing education opportunities to supporting personal pursuits, we consider everyone at RA Nelson a part of the family. We are regarded as the premier employer in mountain construction and recruit talented and passionate individuals to complement our ever-growing number of opportunities and projects. For a full job description for any of the below listings, please send inquiries to [email protected].

Benefits

  • Beyond-the-norm benefits like a dependent scholarship program, paid continuing education, company vehicle & gas card. Paid community service opportunities, significant bonuses and rewards for safety and performance. Traditional benefits include health, dental, vision, 401k matching, paid holidays, parental leave and generous PTO.

Values

  • TEAMWORK – together we respect, trust and listen; INTEGRITY – Do what we say we will do, every single time; ENJOYMENT – Be passionate and have fun with everything we do.

Work-Life Balance

  • Ski days, Fun Club and flexibility are a few of the attributes that have earned RA Nelson a spot on Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work. Flexible hours and remote work options accommodate working families. Scheduled and impromptu outings range through mountain biking, softball, rafting, ice karting and full moon backcountry ski trips.

Avon Main Office

$27+/hour depending on experience

Send resume to [email protected]

JOB FUNCTION/PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for the organization and coordination of all office operations, procedures and resources to facilitate organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1) Responsible for being the “first contact” on the phones & greeting everyone that visits the corporate office from 8:00am to 5:00pm, coordinating coverage with co-workers
2) Administrative support for staff.
3) Coordinate and maintain all office equipment and building maintenance. Liaison with all outside service vendors (cleaning, repairs) for the building.
4) Monitor subcontractor insurance compliance status on 3rd party website, assist expiring and new users, keep all parties up to date on compliance progress.
5) Coordinate general contractor, business, and misc. town licenses
6) Responsible for daily errands to Post Office, bank and others as needed, along with sorting & distribution of mail.
7) Responsible for sorting & scanning invoices, may include general AP assistance
8) Coordinate office team meetings and calendars
9) Responsible for ordering & distributing office supplies.
10) Responsible for general office organization & keeping common areas picked up during business hours.
11) Coordinate the vehicle list, vehicle registrations and access to extra vehicles.
12) May assist with coordinating company activities, quarterly meetings, community projects, etc.

OTHER TASKS/DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES/EXPECTATIONS:
Perform additional assignments as directed by Management

SUPERVISION:
Works under general supervision

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
None

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge:
1) Understanding of company policy and procedures, cost control and office administration

Skills and Abilities:
1) Time management
2) Attention to detail
3) Excellent verbal and written communication skills
4) Highly organized
5) Multi-tasking skills
6) Ability to make an excellent “first impression” for the company
7) Ability to work with constant interruptions

Education:
1) High school degree preferred

Experience:
2) 1-2 years’ experience in general office administration

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
1) Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires hand-eye coordination
and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, copier, telephone, and other office equipment.
Requires vision and hearing to normal range.
2) Must understand vague and implicit instructions and react favorably in all work situations. Must be
mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people.
3) Emotional stability and personal maturity are important attributes in this person.
4) Must be knowledgeable in office procedures and able to answer questions in a professional and friendly manner.
5) Job may require visitation and/or work at offices, client or job sites, so must be able to drive or to use
alternative transportation services to assure timely attendance for such work visits.
6) Requires excellent public relations and interpersonal skills.
7) Must be able to make effective decisions in manager’s absence.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:

PC
Copy Machines
Postage Machine
Telephone/Fax Machine
Sharefile
Office 365

REPORTS TO: Controller

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

Positions open in Avon and Carbondale. Pay range: $80,000 – $130,000.

Responsible for total construction effort to ensure home is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. The Superintendent will ensure the profitability and reputation of the company are optimized through field planning and efficiency without jeopardizing the quality, safety, cost or completion of the project.

Primary Accountabilities:

Manages total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule.
Responsible for all matters pertaining to jobsite safety, project schedule, quality control for all work, and adherence to project budget, ensuring all onsite personnel comply with project procedures, health and safety program requirements, etc. Works effectively and efficiently with each project’s Project Manager as appropriate.
Responsible for assuring projects meet all contractual requirements. Specifically, managing all employees, laborers, temporary employees and subcontractors and other necessary personnel as required by the contract. Manages all project subordinates, including coaching, counseling, training, regular appraisal, performance management and has significant say in hiring and firing decisions.
Plan, coordinate and supervise all onsite functions (scheduling and material control).
Responsible for maintenance of records on all safety violations, notifying project management, and recommends and implements corrective actions as required. Establishes and executes training plains for assigned employees.
Responsible for the productivity of craft and other laboring personnel, efficient use of materials & equipment, and overall performance of the project in accordance with the contracts.
Responsible for adhering to all safety protocols.
Daily attendance is required.
Secondary Accountabilities:

Acts as company liaison with clients, municipalities, design consultants, OSHA inspectors, other contractors, surrounding neighbors, subcontractors, government authorities, suppliers, etc. Maintains good relationship and communication with each project’s Project Manager.
May authorize and/or approve project personnel selections, purchase requisitions, field design change requests, etc. Manage and document all necessary paperwork for Project Manager.
Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretations of drawings, clarification, coordination, recommending construction methods, installation and ordering of materials/equipment, etc. as required. Provide quality standards. Assign personnel to projects along with management and Project Managers. Work closely with Project Managers for material and equipment procurement.
Assist project management in developing and implementing project procedures, working documents, standards, etc.
Attend weekly OAC meetings and quarterly status meetings.
Other Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities/Expectations

Perform additional assignments as required by the operating needs of the Company or as per the Regional Managers, Project Managers or General Superintendents direction.
Supervision

Works under minimal supervision
Supervisory Duties

Project Engineers
Assistant Superintendents
Job Qualifications:

Knowledge:

Excellent knowledge and proficiency in scheduling, managing a budget, procurement of materials and equipment, etc.
Thorough knowledge of safety protocols and OSHA regulations.
Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction procedures and methods. Thorough understanding of building codes and current industry standards
Understanding of “Green” building techniques and systems
Skills and Abilities

Excellent written and oral skills, general management skills preferably in construction
Ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines/schedule
Excellent math skills
Highly organized
Ability to adhere to and maintain a budget
Ability to read and interpret a contract
Excellent negotiation skills
Ability to work with constant interruptions and multi-task at high levels.
Ability to assess and resolve conflict
Ability to review, compare and coordinate drawings and specifications provided by different design teams in order to meet the client’s needs and avoid conflicts between systems
Ability to lead a team of subcontractors and see to it that all parties are productive and able to perform their scope of work without delay
Education:

4 year degree in construction management or a similar degree, or a combination of technical training and/or related experience
Experience:

5+ years’ experience in overall construction project supervision. A background in trades, carpentry, concrete, estimating, framing, laborer are all beneficial.
Work Environment/Physical Activities

Must understand vague and implicit instructions, and react favorably in all work situations. Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people. Is frequently called upon to handle difficult situations.
Must be able to deal with a variety of emotions and frustrations in making business decisions. Emotional stability and personal maturity are important attributes in this person.
Must handle novel and diverse work problems on a daily basis.
Must be able to communicate providing verbal feedback in a professional manner. Must be able to analyze causes of interpersonal conflict and resolve complex communication issues (i.e., undefined roles, objectives and information gaps).
Must have a long attention span in order to listen to people, perceive the real problems and bring issues to a successful conclusion.
Ability to give, receive and analyze information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans. Must understand people and be able to communicate effectively with them.
Frequent mobility and or sitting required for extended periods of time. Some bending and stooping required. Requires occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds of boxes or paper. Requires manual dexterity to operate computer, keyboard, calculator, copier machine and other office equipment. Requires corrected vision to read numbers, reports, and computer terminals. Requires hearing within normal range for telephone use. Occasional high stress work may require dealing with customers/clients.
Requires vision correctable to within the normal range and to operation of forklift and heavy equipment.
Requires hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate machinery such as truck or forklift.
Field environment – spends considerable amount of time in all weather conditions.
Job requires visitation and/or work at offices, client or job sites, so must be able to drive or to use alternative transportation services to assure timely attendance for such work visits.
Material and Equipment Directly Used:

PC
iPad
Asta Power Project Scheduling
BlueBeam
PlanGrid
CMiC
Microsoft 365

Positions open in Avon and Carbondale. Pay range: $80,000 – $130,000.

Job Function/Purpose:

Provides overall management direction of internal team for one or more projects, establishes project objectives and policies, initiates and maintains liaison with clients, owners, municipalities, design review board, HOA personnel, architects, engineers, designers, subcontractors and suppliers. Responsible for the administration, contractual requirements and overall profitability of the projects. This position acts as the transition from pre-construction to construction.

Primary Accountabilities:

Manage all aspects of construction of assigned project to ensure project is built on or ahead of schedule and under or within budget and in accordance with the contract documents and to the appropriate level of quality, all in conjunction with the Superintendent. Must establish and assure maintenance of project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards in accordance with Company standards
Responsible for submittals, RFI’s, ASI’s and ensuring that materials are on site when needed.
Manage all financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to assure financial obligations are met, minimizing financial or other risks, and liaising with Accountants, sub-contractors and owners.
Responsible for planning, organizing, delegation and oversight of team members’ duties for assigned project to ensure timely completion in order to facilitate construction and ensure profitability.
Prepare and conduct monthly cost to complete meetings.
Acts as Company representative in project, negotiating and strategic meetings, and negotiates on behalf of Company as necessary. Participates in all internal project meetings to inform Senior Management, Estimating, etc. of project progress, procedures, etc.
Responsible, in conjunction with the Superintendent, for developing and implementing the project specific SHMP and adhering to all safety protocols.
Responsible, in conjunction with the Superintendent, for developing and implementing the project specific QCMP and ensuring required documentation.
Daily attendance is required.

Secondary Accountabilities:

Work with outside consultants on an as needed basis
Coordinate and present weekly meetings as needed. Sets agenda and finalizes minutes.
Responsible for maintaining excellent client relationships.
Attend status meetings, conduct OAC meetings as needed.
Manages team members assigned to project, including task assignment, performance review, training, counseling and regular appraisal of subordinates. Has significant say in hiring and firing team members.
Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures or involve Senior Management as required.
Other Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities/Expectations

Assumes additional responsibilities as directed by Regional Manager or President

Supervision:

Works primarily independently

Supervisory Duties:

Superintendents

Project Coordinators

Project Engineers

Knowledge:

Extensive knowledge of construction design, finance, business and management
Thorough knowledge of construction cost accounting

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal experience to deal with a variety of people
Ability to analyze many variables and choose the most effective course of action to achieve Company goals
Thorough working knowledge of project management and scheduling concepts, process and construction software
Excellent time management skills
Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes and their impact on a project
Excellent negotiation skills
Ability to read and interpret a contract
Problem solving skills
Crisis management skills
Excellent interpersonal and team building skills

Education:

A degree in construction management or a similar degree, or a combination of technical training and/or related experience is applicable

Experience:

5+ years project management
Estimating and preconstruction experience beneficial

Work Environment/Physical Activities

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
Must understand vague and implicit instructions, and react favorably in all work situations. Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people. Is frequently called upon to handle difficult situations.
Must be able to deal with a variety of emotions and frustrations in making business decisions. Emotional stability and personal maturity are important attributes in this person.
Must handle novel and diverse work problems on a daily basis.
Must be able to communicate providing verbal feedback in a professional manner. Must be able to analyze causes of interpersonal conflict and resolve complex communication issues (i.e., undefined roles, objectives and information gaps).
Must have a long attention span in order to listen to people, perceive the real problems and bring issues to a successful conclusion.
Must be able to make effective decisions in manager’s absence.
Ability to give, receive and analyze information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans. Must understand people and be able to communicate effectively with them.
Ability to do complex math calculations, input data into the computer and analyze data as required.
Job requires visitation and/or work at offices, client or job sites, so must be able to drive or to use alternative transportation services to assure timely attendance for such work visits.

Material and Equipment Directly Used:

PC

iPad

MS Office

PDF Management Software

Accounting Software

Plan Management Software

Contract Management Software

Scheduling Software

CMiC

Revit

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