CAREERS
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Onyx Corporation to offer equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, age, military status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or gender unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification.
Landscape Construction Foreman
Landscape Construction Foreman:
Leads a team in site work development and installation of hardscape, landscape, landscape lighting, and irrigation systems
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Site work preparation to include, excavation, grading, drainage, and utilities installation • Hardscape construction to include, walls, walkways, steps, terraces, fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, water features, driveways, etc.
- Landscape installation to include, planting, lawn installation, low-voltage landscape lighting, and irrigation systems
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Thorough understanding of plant species identification and knowledge of plant varieties • Thorough understanding of machine operation, to include skid steer, mini-excavator, and larger machinery
- Have strong leadership skills
- Able to communicate effectively with sub-contractors, clients, architects, and management. • Organizational skills are also required, as the foreman is responsible for filling out and keeping track of daily foreman logs, job sheets, and timecards.
- Ability to keep crews on task and manage production, while still maintaining a high level of quality work is essential.
Education and Experience/Licenses:
- High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Hoisting License 2A/1C
- DOT Certificate (acquired within one month after date of hire)
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to physically operate landscape machines and equipment.
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand.
- Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
Landscape Construction Mason
Landscape Construction Mason:
Experienced in constructing and installation of retaining walls, seat walls, stone steps, patios, walkways, and outdoor kitchens
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Responsible for lay out of proposed walls, walkways, etc..
- Responsible for grading and establishing pull lines of proposed hardscape
- Builds proposed hardscape using bluestone, granite, cobbles, pavers, brick, or concrete Required Skills/Abilities:
- Thorough understanding of landscape construction terms, practices, and techniques • Thorough understanding of machine operation, to include skid steer, mini-excavator, and larger machinery
- Have strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to find unique ways to get the job done when an unforeseen obstacle arises on site • Able to communicate effectively with sub-contractors, foreman and project management. • Organizational skills are also required, as strong attention to detail is needed • Ability to keep on task and complete projects on schedule
Education and Experience/Licenses:
- High school diploma or equivalent and 5-7 years of experience
- Valid driver’s license, Class A or B Commercial license a plus
- DOT Certificate (acquired within one month after date of hire)
- OSHA 10 Certificate
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to physically operate landscape machines and equipment
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand.
- Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
Landscape Construction Laborer
Landscape Construction Laborer:
Part of a team that works to develop a site and install hardscape stone material, landscape plant material, landscape lighting, and irrigation systems
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Site work preparation to include, excavation, grading, drainage, and utilities installation • Hardscape construction to include, walls, walkways, steps, terraces, fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, water features, driveways, etc.
- Landscape installation to include, planting, lawn installation, low-voltage landscape lighting, and irrigation systems
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to identify plant species
- Thorough understanding of proper hand tool operation
- Have ability to follow specific verbal and written instructions
- Able to communicate effectively with co-workers and management
- Knowledgeable in safety procedures
Education and Experience/Licenses:
- High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Hoisting License 2A/1C a plus
- DOT Medical Certificate (acquired within one month after date of hire)
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to physically operate landscape machines and equipment.
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand.
- Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
Excavation Project Manager
Excavation Project Manager:
It is the responsibility of the Project Manager to organize, supervise and coordinate the project through daily communication with superintendents. On each project this is expected in order to complete the work safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the quality of workmanship specified. It is also the Project Manager’s responsibility to serve as the Onyx Corporation representative on the Owner-Architect-Builder team.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Quantity takeoff, contract negotiation, and buyout.
- Preparing submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs.
- Preparing and maintaining project schedule for clients.
- Material procurement for crews, as necessary
- Complete oversight of projects. Making regular site visits to check on progress, meet with crew, troubleshoot issues as they arise, and review project costs. • Preparing and negotiating change orders with clients.
- Preparing and submitting payment requisitions.
- Reviewing field logs for assigned projects for cost and quantity tracking. • Preparing weekly, monthly, and annual cost reports/financial forecasts. • Management of all project changes, including on-going review of site engineering plans and scope.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- A minimum of 5 years construction industry Project Management experience is required, experience in public or private site work will be considered • Comfortable working in a team environment
- Must be comfortable communicating with all levels of Management, Owners/Architects/Design Engineers, Site Foreman, Laborers & Operators. • In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment operation, and current OSHA safety standards
- Ability to read drawings, plans and engineering specifications.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and leadership skills • Comfortable using design, job cost, and project management software systems
Education and Certifications:
- Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree a plus
- OSHA 30 certification
- Valid driver’s license
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures
- Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
Assistant Project Manager
Assistant Project Manager
Job Summary:
To assist project managers in organizing and coordinating the project. On each project this is expected in order to complete the work safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the quality of workmanship specified.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist Project Manager with all aspects of assigned projects, having a full understanding of the scope of work, budget, and project schedule.
- Assist with obtaining pricing from vendors and subcontractors, ensure orders are to spec and within budget.
- Assist with the preparation of submittal packages and buyout for projects, ensure materials are ordered to meet schedule milestones.
- Prepare and maintain Request for Information (RFI) orders regarding design details.
- Maintain B2W Track for additions to work items and quantity claiming. • Review and cost code vendor and subcontractor invoices.
- Assist with developing/negotiation/submitting pay requisitions for projects. • Job cost, project management, and scheduling software systems used daily.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Comfortable working in a team environment
- Must be comfortable communicating with all levels of Management, Owners/Architects/Design Engineers, Site Foreman, Laborers & Operators. • Knowledge of construction procedures, equipment operation, and current OSHA safety standards
- Ability to read drawings, plans and engineering specifications.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Bluebeam or similar PDF viewer/editing software is preferred.
Education and Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years construction industry experience.
- Construction Management degree preferred.
- OSHA 10 certification
- Valid driver’s license
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures.
- Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Excavation Field Superintendent
Excavation Field Superintendent:
The Excavation Field Superintendent is responsible for overseeing daily operations at a worksite to ensure the completion of projects in an efficient manner, supervises and troubleshoots all issues that occur on the job site, and ensures safety rules are always followed.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist Project Manager with all aspects of assigned projects
- Prepare submittal packages and buyout projects.
- Prepare and Maintain work schedule for clients.
- Material Procurement for crews on a timely basis
- Meet with crew and review project timeline.
- Prepare and negotiate change orders with clients.
- Prepare pencil requisitions and review with controller.
- Approve field logs for all assigned projects and submit to payroll using B2W software
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proven experience as an onsite infrastructure superintendent
- In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment
- OSHA 30 certification
- Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with workers on site and report project status and issues that may arise to the job Project Manager and company ownership • Aptitude in math
- Problem-solving and multitasking abilities required in order to respond in a fast paced construction enviroment
Education and Experience:
- Valid driver’s license
- 3-5 years’ experience in a Superintendent role in Public or Private Works • High school graduate
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures
- Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
Excavation Foreman
Excavation Foreman:
The Excavation Foreman is responsible for overseeing daily operations at a worksite to ensure the completion of projects in an efficient manner, supervises and troubleshoots routine issues that occur on the job site, and ensures safety rules are always followed.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Coordinate tasks with site Superintendent and the Project Manager working according to priorities and plans
- Produce schedules and monitor attendance of crew, for accurate completion of Field Log for payroll
- Allocate general and daily responsibilities on the worksite for work crew
- Supervise and train workers and tradespeople
- Ensure manpower and resources are adequate
- Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met
- Supervise the use of machinery and equipment
- Monitor expenditure and ensure it remains within budget
- Resolve problems when they arise
- Report on progress to managers, engineers etc.
- As the point of reference of both workers and supervisors, you will be a key person for the completion of a project.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proven experience as construction foreman
- In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment
- OSHA 10 certification
- Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with workers on site and report project status and issues that may arise to the job Superintendent and Project Manager
- Aptitude in math
- Problem-solving abilities
Education and Experience:
- Valid driver’s license
- 3-5 years’ experience in a Foreman role in Public or Private Works
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures
- Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
Equipment Operator/Driver
Equipment Operator/Driver:
The Equipment Operator/Driver will perform highly complex and difficult construction and maintenance activities by operating a variety of heavy equipment, trucks, etc.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- May direct and supervise the work of other laborers and equipment operators as necessary to aid in safe and efficient completion of tasks requiring heavy equipment use.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as an excavator, bulldozer, loader, and backhoe to accomplish difficult or highly complex tasks.
- Operates a variety of trucks such as a dump truck, rock truck, and dump trailer • Prior to operating equipment, conducts routine inspections to identify needed maintenance or repairs.
- Monitors gauges and other equipment indicators to ensure safe operation. • Performs or requests necessary repairs and adjustments to equipment.
- Assists with repairs as needed.
- Adheres to all safety rules, guidelines, and codes.
- Maintains records of time worked and materials used.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Thorough understanding of practices involved in the use of various types of heavy equipment. • Thorough understanding of maintenance and basic repairs associated with heavy equipment. • Thorough understanding of safety rules and ability to safely operate machinery. • Superior skill operating assigned equipment safely and efficiently
- Valid Class A or Commercial Driver’s License
- Hoisting License
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent, with at least three (3 to 5) years of experience operating construction equipment as a Heavy Equipment Operator with demonstrated ability to perform finish-grade work
- OR any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to physically operate heavy equipment.
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand to operate and repair heavy equipment. • Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures.
- Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times.
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary: The Contract Administrator prepares sales and purchase contracts, negotiates contract terms with internal and external partners, reviews and updates existing contracts, explains terms and conditions to managers, ensures compliance with company contracts, provides analysis of potential risks, monitors legislative changes, and maintains organized records of contracts.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Drafts sales and purchase contracts with input from Company owners and CFO • Liaison for negotiating contract terms between the company and external parties. • Reviews company’s standard existing contracts and drafts updates for review by Company owners and CFO
- Create language standards for existing and new contracts.
- Explain contract terms and conditions to managers and interested parties. • Ensure that employees understand and comply with company contracts. • Ensure all deadlines and conditions described on contracts are met (e.g., payments and shipping)
- Maintain organized system of physical and digital records.
- Analyze potential risks involved with specific contract terms.
- Stay up-to date with legislative changes and coordinate with the legal department as needed.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of legal requirements involved with contracts.
- Familiarity with accounting procedures
- Excellent writing skills
- Keen attention to detail, with an ability to spot errors.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to work with varying seniority levels, including staff, managers, and external partners.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or construction Management certificate; additional qualifications in law are a plus.
- At least 3 to 5 years’ experience as a Contract Administrator
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.