Careers

Truex Preferred Construction is presently hiring for several positions. You may apply on our website or in person at our office located at 3797 S Access Road, Englewood Florida.

Job Openings

Carpenter

We are looking for an experienced Rough/Finish Carpenter to join our team. Qualified candidates must be reliable team players with fine attention to detail and a willingness to learn.  Daily tasks will vary from job to job from demo, to framing, and finish trim carpentry.

Responsibilities for Carpenter

• Install, maintain, and repair a variety of products, ranging from cabinets to insulation to tile to drywall.
• Perform work in accordance with safety best practices.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe operating condition.
• Conduct building inspections and identify needed repairs.
• Document repairs and maintain thorough records.
• Cut, shape, and alter materials as needed.
• Build doors, cabinets, and windows.
• Measure and mark materials for alterations.

Qualifications for Carpenter

• Minimum of 3 years of general carpentry experience and completion of an apprenticeship, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must possess a valid and “insurable” driver’s license.
• Strong reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints, technical diagrams, and schematics.
• Comfortable using ladders and scaffolding.
• Demonstrated ability to operate hand, air, and power tools.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.

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Construction Superintendent

We are looking for an experienced Construction Superintendent to join our team!  If you are dedicated and ambitious, Truex Preferred Construction is an excellent place to grow your career.

Responsibilities for Construction Superintendent

• Coordinate scheduling of subcontractors, consultants, inspectors and vendors to complete each project on time.
• Monitor work and materials to ensure quality control standards are met at various stages of the project.
• Communicate with the project team and support each subcontractor to execute his job duties effectively and efficiently.
• Perform inspections or schedule inspectors to meet the varying safety and compliance regulations of each job location.
• Maintain a written daily log of visitors, job actions performed, materials expended, and problems resolved on the job site.
• Travel between multiple job sites and simultaneously manage workloads of individual projects.
• Identify and resolve problems and conflicts, organize meetings and cooperate with team members in various roles as necessary.
• Set an example in keeping the job site organized and clean, including meeting standards for waste disposal and environmental protection.

Qualifications for Construction Superintendent

• Basic knowledge of software programs, such as BuilderTrend , Microsoft Excel, and Word.
• Ability to write reports and professional correspondence to vendors, government officials, and clients.
• Good reading comprehension for technical documents, such as safety regulations, assembly and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Excellent verbal communications skills, especially when addressing customers, clients or vendors.
• Keen eye to identify non-compliance with regulations or standards and ability to suggest solutions for deficiencies or problems.
• Familiarity with the operation of office equipment, such as digital cameras, computers, copiers, and telephones.
• Ability to stand for several hours at a time and to walk in varying climate conditions and on uneven ground.
• Experience with managing demanding clients and offering creative solutions to meet commitments and requests.
• Capacity to physically lift up to 100 lbs.
• Good coordination.
• Possessing a valid and “insurable” driver’s license.

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Construction Laborer

We are looking for an experienced Construction Laborer to join our team! As a Construction Laborer, you will be responsible for operating various types of machinery, loading and unloading different types of equipment and ensuring that our construction sites are a safe and clean working environment in addition to many other tasks as instructed by the Superintendent.

Responsibilities for Construction Laborer

• Implementing construction plans.
• Operating construction equipment and machinery.
• Handling and transporting construction materials.
• Cleaning construction sites and obtaining a safe work environment.
• Helping with setting up temporary structures.
• Following instructions from supervisors.

Qualifications for Construction Laborer

• Minimum of a High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Construction Laborer.
• Ability and experience in operating various types of machinery.
• Experience with necessary tools and equipment.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Possessing a valid  and “insurable” driver’s license.
• Physical strength and ability to do physical labor.
• Good coordination.

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Cage Installer

We are currently seeking a well-rounded experienced Screen Enclosure / Pool Cage Installers to join our amazing team.

Screen enclosure / pool cage Installers work primarily in both new construction developments and on homes for retail customers. The installer will meet deadlines by installing screen enclosures quickly while providing a high standard of quality that we pride ourselves in maintaining.

Responsibilities for Cage Installers

• Manufacture and fabricate finished aluminum products.
• Install and repair various aluminum products in commercial and residential settings.
• Follow blueprints to meet product specifications.
• Calculate material measurements to verify specifications.
• Conduct quality checks.
• Complete projects on time

Qualifications for Cage Installer

• Must have experience installing screen enclosures or other products (3 year minimum)
• Must be able to read and interpret a “print.”
• Must be able to read and follow current engineering standards.
• Must have a valid and “insurable” driver’s license.

Construction Administrator

We are looking for a Construction Administrator who will assist with the functions of purchasing, estimating and project management. Produce accurate take-offs and budgets. Purchase materials and keep costs down while meeting quality standards. Perform construction – related administrative and clerical duties.

Responsibilities for Construction Administrator

• Track new jobs from inception to Help prepare gross margin summary sheets (at the time of starts). Update and maintain master price books/digitally.
• Working knowledge of Buildertrend or ability and willingness to learn program and become proficient.
• Provide backup support for entering job cost and preparing purchase orders.
• Analyze cost of suppliers and subcontractors in conjunction with the Senior Construction
• Check estimates against budgets for proper coding after jobs have been sent into the field.
• Estimate and cost all
• Interface with architect and engineering consultants on product
• Monitor plan changes. Estimate prices of all
• Research and assist with problem billings, such as locating backup
• Develop a computerized mailing list for all trade contractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Establish quality relationships with other home builders, developers, and industry consult
• Conduct design meetings with customers to review
• Research and approve invoices and variances to meet accounting department
• Stay current on innovative products, construction techniques, and trends affecting the building industry.
• Learn and continue training on estimating and cost of new plans. Compile accurate take-
• Establish and monitor budgets for all phases of
• Monitor and communicate any hard-cost changes due to increases.
• Inspect homes & remodel jobs under construction to make sure estimates are accurate, quality controls are in place and safety practices followed.
• Issue thorough, accurate purchase orders within allotted time
• Prepare and update project status report, before weekly update meetings.
• Update the Construction Managers at weekly meetings or as needed.
• Facilitate weekly field management
• Review vendor and supplier
• Prepare permit packages and coordinate payments to the county.

Qualifications for Construction Administrator

• Minimum of 3 year’s experience
• Strong reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints, technical diagrams, and schematics.
• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, and builder estimating software. (plus, if proficient with Buildertrend)

Must possess a valid and insurable driver’s license.

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