What We Offer:
Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.
Position Description:
We are looking for an Office Technician to join our Construction Team in our Flint, Bay City, or Taylor office. Candidates must have at least three years' of related experience, a High School Diploma, MDOT certified Office Technician (active) and prior MDOT document experience or training. A minimum of two years of FieldManager and/or AASHTOWare experience and a valid driver's license is also required. Strong written and verbal communication skills/coordination skills are critical along with computer proficiency.
Typical responsibilities include:
Set-up and maintain complete project files in FieldManager and ProjectWise
Track material usage in accordance with the contractors' Material Source Lists in FieldManager and ProjectWise
Review/edit Inspector Daily Reports in FieldManager and ProjectWise
Interpret project plans, specifications, and Special Provisions
Prepare draft Contract Modifications
Review contractor payrolls and verify prevailing wage (Davis/Bacon) on MDOT and federally funded projects in LCPTracker
Prepare biweekly estimates in FieldManager
Review contractor payments to subcontractors in MERS
Prepare certification letters, substantial completion letters, final inspections letters
Write letters to contractors/owners and expedite resolution for various issues (i.e. deficiency lists)
Assist in the preparation of proposals
Prepare project status and other reports
Prepare project records for MDOT audits and/or other agencies, including internal project self-audits
Monitor task budgets and progress
Assist Project Managers with duties as assigned
Attend client, public, project and staff meetings including client progress, plan review, pre-construction, etc.
Attend seminars and/or training classes
Maintain excellent client relations
Maintain a safe working environment
Education:
High School Diploma
Skills/Experience:
Minimum of two years of experience with FieldManager and/or AASHTOWare
MDOT Certified Office Technician (active)
Prior MDOT document experience/training
Computer proficient
Valid driver's license
About Wade Trim:
Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.
Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least three days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.
To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.
Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.
Wade Trim does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or CVs from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. Any submission made without a valid, signed agreement and an approved engagement request from Wade Trim’s People Services Team will be considered the property of Wade Trim. Wade Trim reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidate submitted through unsolicited means without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. A valid agreement can only be signed by the Director of People Services. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted at the request of a Wade Trim employee who is not authorized by the People Services team do not constitute a valid engagement. Recruiters and agencies must have a current, written agreement authorized by the Director of People Services to be considered an approved vendor.
Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
