Construction Laborer

Job Description

Align Builders is on a mission to redefine the construction experience. We are seeking a laborer who possesses strong values, communicates clearly, displays a consistently strong work ethic, and is eager to build lasting relationships. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing company with clear focus and purpose.

Competencies / Characteristics Required:

Team player with a reputation of hard work and strong personal values

Clearly understands and embraces working together as a team

Humble, hungry, and sharp

Aptitude and passion to learn, listen, and grow

Thinks big picture and long term

Can be trusted to hold themselves accountable and do the right thing even when no one is looking.

Quick to take responsibility and slow to assign blame

Skilled at finding the root of a problem, not just the symptoms. Facilitates remedies that are effective and permanent. Resourceful and proficient at activating paths forward when teams get stuck.

Maintains a positive and professional attitude under pressure

Optimistically fights to find hope and solutions in any situation

Responds thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally

Can competently interpret plans, specifications, and code

Can adhere to organizational process, protocol

Understands and recognizes quality workmanship

Works diligently and urgently. Skillfully prioritizes their time

Communicates effectively and clearly

Disciplined in managing and executing multiple tasks and assignments

Essential Functions and Abilities Required:

Provide full time support to the Project Superintendent with a focus on site requirements, safety oversight, production tracking, infection control containment, site cleanliness/organization, etc.

Organizes and solves critical issues and tasks on a daily basis.

Delivers services with a high standard of quality.

Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Manages the jobsite safety program and keeps all project participants accountable to rules/regulations.

Support Superintendent in communications with trade foremen.

Capable of supporting Superintendent with detailed daily logs and photo logs of all project activities.

Support Superintendent with interim inspections required by jurisdictional authority.

Works with Project Team to maintain and clean and organized project.

Basic building skills such as concrete, rough carpentry, metal stud framing, drywall, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Building Fundamentals – has experience in commercial construction means and methods, including layout, plan coordination, site logistics, and basic trade coordination.

Safety – is competent and knowledgeable of all major construction hazards through past training and experience. Has the ability to effectively identify hazardous conditions and unsafe acts or practices.

Education / Experience Required:

A minimum of 5 years of experience as a skilled laborer, foreman, and/or lead carpenter having successfully been involved with projects of at least $1M in value.

Experience in commercial construction, preferably in Health Care (OSHPD), Life Sciences, and Office.

Knowledgeable with framing, drywall, and/or carpentry.

Interpersonal skills – ability to engage with internal team members and trade contractors in a constructive way to overcome obstacles and achieve results

Benefits / Location:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Mentorship Programs

Employee Referral Bonus

San Diego, CA

Full-Time

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