M.R. Tanner (Gilbert, AZ)– F/T or Intern Estimating Position

I spoke with Alan Evans yesterday and he is looking for someone to help with estimating.  He ideally would like a graduate, but if someone has the right skills and is still in school he will bring them on as an intern.  The full job description and contact information can be found in this PDF.

M.R. Tanner Development & Construction Inc. is a privately held general contracting company. M.R. Tanner Construction was established in January of 1993. The primary type of work that M.R. Tanner performs is site grading, fine grading and paving. The company and its employees have extensive experience in roadway grading and paving for municipal, residential land development and commercial projects.

Project Manager Position–Food Service Concepts, Inc.–Phoenix, AZ

Food Service Concepts, Inc.. a well-established general contractor located in Phoenix. AZ, is seeking a Project Manager, to monitor and follow up on project procurement, control and scheduling.

Position: Project Manager
Project manager to work for Director of Construction.Project Manger would assist Director of Construction at all levels of construction management.

Skills:
Require an individual comfortable with working with people including: office staff; superintendents; architects; engineers; subcontractors: and many others. Individual must understand the construction industry and its different components, and must be able to think both about the big picture and about the small details. Individual must be responsible, flexible, and communicative.

General Overview of Responsibilities:

Project Management Planning:
Planning a project from start to finish including work to be done, materials needed and
timetable for completion.

Cost Management:
Evaluation and managing the costs of a building project from start to finish.

Quality Management:
Overseeing the quality of the work completed by contractors and subcontractors
participating in the project.

Contract Administration:
Overseeing the contract process and working with the owner, superintendent, and other
parties to make sure they are satisfied with the terms of the contracts and that they fulfill
their contractual duties.

Specific Duties:
Working at the direction of the Director of Construction to achieve project objectives. Assist in researching available labor. materials, and equipment. Calling for and evaluating bids and putting in place the necessary resources to get the project done.

Coordinating the many moving parts of the project. setting a realistic timeline necessary to meet deadlines. managing the budget and working closely with the Owner's rep; design team: superintendents: subcontractors and other parties.

Compensation: Discussed during interview
Additional Position Highlights: Must be able to work at least 3 days (24 hours) per week Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm. Current students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to Kevin Killham at: kkillham@foodserviceconcepts.com or Fax resume and cover letter to: 623-492-0077

CIM/CON 494 Temporary Structures and Reinforcement Methods - FALL 2012 Elective

The course will include a discussion of the materials and their properties used in formwork design and construction as well as passive reinforcement methods such as reinforcing steel, and active methods of reinforcement such as prestressing.

Formwork and reinforcing are two items that play a critical role in the design and construction of temporary structures needed to construct any concrete element.  Proper formwork selection, design, and execution will be explored, along with the principle and theories behind concrete reinforcing.  The use of steel reinforcing will be examined in concrete buildings, bridge structures, and containment vessels.

The increasing use of prestressed reinforcement will be examined, including precast, pretension elements, and site-cast post-tensioned elements. Proper detailing of formwork and reinforcing will be covered, along with safe execution techniques.  This course will also explore the emerging trends in concrete formwork and reinforcing that have resulted in improved economies of scale, faster construction cycles, and taller structures.

Instructors: Mr. Edwin C. Weaver, PE, DEWSC Faculty
Mr. James D. Rogers, DEWSC Faculty Associate; AZ-ACI Certifications Director
Day/Time: Mon & Wed 9:00-10:15 AM

Colonel Toy–Corps of Engineers, LA District Presentation

We had the pleasure of having Colonel Toy and other representatives from the LA District visit the Del E. Webb School of Construction last week.  Part of his visit to ASU was to discuss internship opportunities for construction management, construction engineering and civil engineering students with the Corps.  This is the PDF file he used in his presentation - http://construction.asu.edu/blog/COL_Toy_April2012_Presentation.pdf.  More information about the LA District can be found here - http://www.spl.usace.army.mil/.

Thesis Defense - Ankit Bansal–12 April 2012

Ankit Bansal will defend his thesis entitled: A Comparison of Public-Private Partnerships and Traditional Procurement Methods in North American Highway Construction. 12 April at 8:00 am in the Urban Systems Engineering (USE) room 257- Arizona State University, Tempe Campus.

Abstract:  

The number of publicprivate partnership (P3) projects in North America increased
significantly since early 1990s, as policymakers and transportation officials seek
alternative methods to supplement traditional funding sources to finance and deliver
projects. Scholars have compared the cost and schedule overruns of P3 projects against
publicly funded projects in mature P3 markets in Europe, but similar comparisons are
lacking for the North American market. This paper begins filling that gap by comparing
the cost and scheduleoverrun results of 12 completed, largescale (greater than ~US$90
million) P3 highway projects in North America with previous research studies reporting
on largescale designbidbuild or designbuild highway projects. The researchers
collected P3 project performance data through interviews with project executives and
then utilized findings from previous studies of traditional projects for comparative
benchmarking data. The research results indicate the P3 sample cost overruns averaged
0.81% and schedule overruns averaged 0.30%, compared with 1.49% cost overruns and
11.04% schedule overruns for designbuild projects and 12.71% cost overruns and 4.34%
schedule overruns for publicly financed largescale designbidbuild highway projects.
With a relatively small universe of completed construction phase efforts to examine, it is
premature to draw explicit conclusions, yet the results reported in this study point to
tighter control of highway construction costs and delivery schedules when projects are
delivered via the P3 method. Findings from this study provide empirical evidence for
various theoretical advantages and limitations of P3 projects, as well as serve as a
reference tool to compare the appropriateness of different project delivery methods.

ASU Tempe Campus - Night of the Open Door, Mar. 3

It’s fitting that a glow-in-the-dark owl will adorn volunteers’ shirts at Arizona State University’s Night of the Open Door, because for one night only, from 5-9 p.m., March 3, ASU’s Tempe campus will shine a spotlight on more than 165 activities to celebrate the sciences, arts, humanities and engineering as part of the Arizona SciTech Festival.

Presented in conjunction with the Arizona SciTech Festival, Night of the Open Door will offer hands-on demonstration, tours of research facilities, book readings, and access to museums and world-class plant collections.

Study the stars. Build your own rollercoaster. Explore the Biodesign Institute or “Reptile Row.”

Participate in a trebuchet demonstration, a Math Art Walk, an embodied gaming experience, or visit the cartoon voting booth.

Solve a cipher or giant word game created by ASU poet Alberto Rios. Talk to scientists, designers and teachers about volcanoes, border issues and quantum physics, or listen to the music of a laptop orchestra.

To register, and for more information, visit the Night of the Open Door website at: http://opendoor.asu.edu/

ValleyCrest Landscape FT Position–Phoenix, AZ

ValleyCrest Landscape Development is seeking a project manager for the Phoenix area. Please see the job description below and if you know of any candidates with 5 – 7 years experience please have them forward their resume to Thomas C Donnelly (tdonnelly@valleycrest.com). \

Position Description
ValleyCrest Landscape Development, the nation's largest landscape and site construction company, has made the vision of the most prominent developers, landscape architects, general contractors, homeowners and public agencies a reality. We blend art and science with the organizational skills and teamwork to create landscapes of lasting beauty and value.
We currently have a full time position available for a Project Manager who will manage large scale commercial site development projects from inception through completion.
Project Managers are also responsible for:

•Working with the construction team to ensure that all construction services are delivered according to contract specifications, on budget, according to schedule and with a high standard of quality
•Managing cost reports, analyzing budget variances and recommending strategies to lower project costs; reviewing labor quantities and phases to facilitate accurate project tracking
•Ensuring timely and accurate monthly job billings
•Assisting in the preparation of change orders and coordinating receivables and collections with office administrative management team
•Serving as the main point of contact and trusted advisor to customer on project installation issues
•Demonstrating role model behaviors on ethics and integrity as well as positively promoting Company culture

Position Requirements
Requirements:
•Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Management
•Proficient with computer software programs including MS Office suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
•Minimum of 4 years of experience in construction industry including heavy highway, civil engineering firm, concrete or structural engineering
•Strong work ethic
•Effective oral and written communication skills
•Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment
•Customer service experience
•Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
•Scheduling Software (Suretrack)
We offer medical and dental benefits and a 401(k) plan. 
For more information please visit www.valleycrest.com.
We are drug free and an EOE by choice.