We are looking to add an Assistant Project Manager to our team of construction professionals. Assist Project Managers with coordination and communication while efficiently working with employees, owners and/or general contractors towards the safe and timely completion of projects through scheduling, material procurement, etc.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with the project manager regarding the understanding and review of architectural, engineering, and construction drawings, bid documents, specifications, and the project contract, to assure successful project implementation.
• Complete materials "take-offs" and establishes cost estimates
• Participate in discussions about project issues with contractor, project team and clients.
• Prepare, coordinate and direct construction documents such as: permits, transmittals, submittals, AIA documents, purchase orders, change orders, RFI's and O&M's
• Prepare and follow through with all documentation necessary for successful project close-outs
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Skills essential to success in this position include:

• Solid understanding of the construction industry and the ability to adapt to the ever-changing challenges of the daily working environment;
• Ability to multi-task and take lead on more than one project at a time;
• Eager to learn in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills as well as reliable analytical skills;
• Strong computer skills; proficient with applications such as Outlook, Excel, Adobe/Bluebeam;

• Solid math and analytical skills;

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment;
• Cooperative skills in working efficiently with a team;

• Reliable, self-managed individual with excessive attention to detail.

Additional skills and abilities that would prove beneficial include: 

• Experience reading construction plans and specifications;
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, fairness and ethical behavior when representing Peterson Companies, Inc. to owners, engineers, vendors or competitors.

Peterson Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 Responsibilities include:

Performing maintenance and repair on various types of automotive and construction equipment both large and small while ensuring work is completed in an efficient manner with respect to the final performance of the machine.

Skills essential to succeed in this position include:

• Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and functional work space;
• General understanding of complex machinery and the internal working of construction equipment;
• Ability to lift heavy items on a consistent basis;
• Strong problem solving skills with the knowledge to complete the repair in a timely manner;
• Solid understanding of the importance of preventative maintenance;
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance requirements for various pieces of machinery;The ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment ;Reliable, self-managed individual with excessive attention to detail.

Do you feel like you’re the right fit and are ready to join us?!

Responsibilities include:

• Delivers completed and non-completed bid forms
• Primarily picks-up and delivers contracts, plans, checks, bid bonds, etc.
• Assists Project Managers and Estimators with plan documents, copying, filing, archiving and other duties as requested.
• Other projects or duties as requested by management.

Skills and qualifications essential to this position include:

• Effective communication skills both oral and written with internal coworkers, management of all levels, customers and clients Speaks effectively before groups as well as individuals.
• Must have good interpersonal skills, organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Must be able to follow directions and navigate city driving.
• Must be able to adapt to new technology. Use of ipad and remote printer required
• Hours and work days, Monday through Friday may vary. Typically works on a part-time basis.

Responsibilities Include: 

• Pulls side dump, belly dump or end dump trailers within earthwork construction job sites

Skills and qualifications essential to succeed in this position include: 

• Side dump, belly dump and/or end dump trailer experience required
• Class A CDL required
• Current DOT medical card
• Clean driving record
• High School or equivalent
• Strong work ethic
• Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test will be administered

Do you feel like you’re the right fit and are ready to join us?! 

This opportunity includes a $7,000 hiring bonus which will be paid in two equal payments

(6 month and 12 months from date of employment).

Responsibilities include actively seeking commercial construction projects to bid, performing quantity take-offs derived from a thorough understanding of a project's plans and specifications, assembly of bid items into a comprehensive final bid to be submitted, along with the procurement of all bid documents including bid bonds.

Skills essential to success in this position include:

• No less than 1 year of recent experience in a similar general contractor environment, preferably working directly in estimating;
• Understanding of the bid process;
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical skill;
• Driven, reliable, self-managed individual with excessive attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment;

Additional skills and abilities that would prove beneficial include:

• Degree in a construction related field;
• Strong computer skills; proficient with applications such as Outlook, Excel, Adobe;
• Previous field installation experience preferred;
• Solid understanding of excavation and utility installation processes including the types of equipment and materials used to complete this scope of work;
• Experience reading construction plans and specifications and ability to accurately build, visualize and anticipate a project from start to finish on paper based off of information given;
• An understanding of productivity issues and apply standard unit man and equipment hours to fit the work being bid;
• An understanding of the Low Bid process used within the state of Minnesota and beyond;
• Ability to complete a thorough vendor solicitation process, analyze and select quality suppliers and subcontractors to ensure a successful bid and eventually a successful project;
• Knowledge and understanding of soil type, compaction variables, geotechnical data, elevations and how these items can affect a project;
• An understanding of earthwork cut and fill volumes and site work balancing;
• Ability to focus on generating reliable estimates based on historical costs and information;
• An understanding of electronic takeoffs for earthwork volumes and quantities;
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, fairness and ethical behavior when representing Peterson Companies, Inc. to owners, engineers, vendors or competitors.

Do you feel like you’re the right fit and are ready to join us?!

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing a crew of laborers on various fencing and site amenity construction projects;
• Managing day-to-day operations to ensure outstanding crew performance while working alongside the crew;
• Delivering a quality product in a fast-paced working environment.

Skills and qualifications essential to succeed in this position include:

• No less than 1 year of recent commercial chain link fence installation;
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing a team;
• Solid communication and organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment;
• Ability to forecast project needs;
• Driven, reliable, self-managed individual with excessive attention to detail;
• Ability to read, interpret and implement construction plans;
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and repeatedly;
• Ability to work all day in outdoor conditions;
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Do you feel like you’re the right fit and are ready to join us?! 

Skills essential to succeed in this position include:

• No less than 1 year of recent landscape installation and plan reading experience;
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing a team;
• Solid communication and organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment;
• Driven, reliable, self-managed individual with excessive attention to detail;
• Experience operating skid steer and other landscape machinery;
• Ability to read, interpret and implement landscape plans;
• Stone and hardscape experience;
• Knowledge of plant material;
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and repeatedly;
• Ability to work all day in outdoor conditions;
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record;

Additional skills and abilities that would prove beneficial include:

• MNLA, ICPI or other certifications;
• Possess a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain in a timely manner;
• Irrigation installation and/or service experience;
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, fairness and ethical behavior when representing Peterson Companies, Inc. to owners, engineers, vendors or competitors.
  

This is a full-time, year-round position. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervise Commercial Landscape crews;
• Daily job site visits;
• Create and maintain the master projects schedule;
• Create and maintain the scheduling of manpower, equipment, resources, materials and subcontractors for an ever-changing environment;
• Attend onsite construction meetings & weekly office meetings;
• Continually monitor and assist crews to ensure proper jobsite processes and efficiencies are being met;
• Enforces all company and client safety policies and procedures;
• Procurement of materials for jobs;
• Promptly reviews and approves daily timesheets submitted by Foremen for accuracy and completeness;

Skills and qualifications essential to succeed in this position include:

• Ability to read and understand plans, material lists, guidelines and meet timelines.
• 3 years relevant experience in Commercial Landscaping;
• Track record of accomplishing tasks in a fast-paced environment while focusing on cost effectiveness and efficiency;
• Driven, reliable, self-managed individual with excessive attention to detail;
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, fairness and ethical behavior when representing Peterson Companies, Inc. to owners, engineers, vendors or competitors.;
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties in fast paced environment;
• High energy and performance level.

Do you feel like you’re the right fit and are ready to join us?! 

Responsibilities Include: 

• Installing hardscapes such as; retaining walls, paver patios, walkways and fire pits;
• Work effectively and efficiently with specialized equipment; 
• Load/unload materials;
• Provide outstanding customer service 

Skills essential to succeed in this position include:

• Previous landscape/construction experience;
• Strong communication and organizational skills;
• Driven, reliable, self-managed individual with excessive attention to detail;
• The ability to read, interpret and implement landscape plans;
• The ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment;
• Stone and hardscape experience;
• Experience operating skidsteer and other landscape machinery;
• The ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and repeatedly;
• The ability to work all day in outdoor conditions;
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Do you feel like you’re the right fit and are ready to join us?! 

Skills essential to succeed in this position include:

• Thoroughly understand all aspects of irrigation installation and repair;
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing a team;
• Solid communication and organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment;
• Driven, reliable, self-managed individual with excessive attention to detail;
• Experience operating trencher and other irrigation machinery;
• Ability to read, interpret and implement irrigation plans;
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and repeatedly;
• Ability to work all day in outdoor conditions;
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record;

Additional skills: 

• Possess a Class A license or willing to obtain;
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, fairness and ethical behavior when representing Peterson Companies, Inc. to owners, engineers, vendors or competitors.

Do you feel like you’re the right fit and are ready to join us?! 

Responsibilities include: 

• Operate power equipment and hand tools to install, maintain and repair irrigation systems ;
• Troubleshoot and problem solve;
• Perform work in a a safe and efficient manner; 

Skills essential to succeed in this position include:

• Previous irrigation experience;
• Strong communication and organizational skills;
• Driven, reliable, self-managed individual with excessive attention to detail;
• The ability to read, interpret and implement irrigation plans;
• The ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment;
• Experience operating trencher and other irrigation machinery;
• The ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and repeatedly;
• The ability to work all day in outdoor conditions;
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record;

Do you feel like you’re the right fit and are ready to join us?! 

 So, you’re wondering, “What does it take to be a Residential Landscape Laborer at Peterson Companies?” Landscape experience (building your own patio, maintaining a flower or vegetable garden, helping a neighbor install a retaining wall – all count as experience to us!), the desire to learn and be taught, and wanting to work outdoors are all valuable traits in the ideal applicant.

Peterson Companies prides itself in being a company full of bright, driven individuals that have mastered the importance of work/life balance, and if you think you could bring something to our table, WE WANT TO MEET YOU.

Do you feel like you’re the right fit and are ready to join us?! 

This opportunity includes a $7,000 hiring bonus which will be paid in two equal payments

(6 month and 12 months from date of employment).

We are looking to add an Estimator/Project Manager to our team of construction professionals. Estimating includes actively seeking commercial construction projects to bid, performing quantity take-offs derived from a thorough understanding of a project's plans and specifications, assembly of bid items into a final bid to be submitted, along with the procurement of all bid documents. Project Management includes coordination and communication while efficiently working with employees, owners and/or general contractors towards the safe and timely completion of projects through scheduling, material procurement, etc.

Skills essential to success in this position include:

• No less than two years of recent experience in a similar general contractor environment, preferably working directly in estimating and/or project management of earthwork and utility projects;
• Understanding of the bid process;
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills;
• Driven, reliable, self-managed individual with excessive attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment;

Additional skills and abilities that would prove beneficial include:

• Strong computer skills; proficient with applications such as Outlook, Excel, Adobe/Bluebeam;
• Previous earthwork/utility field experience preferred;
• Solid understanding of excavation and utility installation processes including the types of equipment and materials used to complete this scope of work;
• Experience reading construction plans and specifications and ability to accurately build, visualize and anticipate a project from start to finish on paper based off of information given;
• An understanding of productivity issues and apply standard unit man and equipment hours to fit the work being bid;
• An understanding of the Low Bid process used within the state of Minnesota and beyond;
• Ability to complete a thorough vendor solicitation process, analyze and select quality suppliers and subcontractors to ensure a successful bid and eventually a successful project;
• Knowledge and understanding of soil type, compaction variables, geotechnical data, elevations and how these items can affect a project;
• An understanding of earthwork cut and fill volumes and site work balancing;
• Ability to focus on generating reliable estimates based on historical costs and information;
• An understanding of electronic takeoffs for earthwork volumes and quantities;
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, fairness and ethical behavior when representing Peterson Companies, Inc. to owners, engineers, vendors or competitors.

Peterson Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities include: 

• Daily crew management, procurement and materials staging, 
• Installation and field performance of the teams;
• Training installers as to the means and methods of Fencing & Site Amenity installation.

Skills and qualifications essential to this position include: 

• Demonstrated ability to lead others in construction trade at a supervisory level.
• Must have extensive experience in commercial chain link fence installation
• Knowledge of the overall construction industry and protocol.
• High order of organization and systematic practices.
• Great aptitude and ability to quickly learn industry products, installations standards, etc.
• Effective skills in oral and written communications.
• Strong ability to maintain and establish accountability.
• Ability to work with a variety of personnel, employees and vendors.
• Ability to be flexible and multi-task.
• Construction experience.
• Supervisory experience.

Do you feel like you’re the right fit and are ready to join us?!