The primary purpose of the Carpenter is to provide acceptable trade skills necessary to meet project requirements and completion timeframes. The Carpenter reports to the Foreman.

• Conduct themselves in alignment with the Downing Core Values
• Take direction from the Foreman and the jobsite Superintendent
• Lead crews as determined by the Foreman and jobsite Superintendent
• Study specification in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to determine process and materials required
• Prepare material to specified measurements using hand tools or power tools
• Install, repair, or finish structures and fixtures such as, but not limited to, windows, frames, flooring, walls, trim, and hardware using hand tools or power tools
• Build or repair cabinetry, doors, frameworks, or other wooden fixtures using woodworking machinery, carpentry hand tools or power tools
• Erect scaffolding or ladders for assembling structures above ground level
• Perform minor concrete work
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment
• Perform all work with plan compliance
• Comply with all work-related deadlines

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• One to two years of field experience
• CPR & First Aid certified
• Be in good physical condition with ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Ability to actively listen to gain understanding of comments and questions
• Ability to pay attention to minute details of a project or task
• Ability to find a solution or deal proactively with work related issues
• Dependable and trustworthy
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Team focused with initiative to work individually
• Disciplined work ethic
• Service attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility to move from one job to another
• Willingness to travel when necessary

• Takes ownership and responsibility
• Fosters teamwork
• Serves as an example to others

Is a good promoter of all things Downing, both internally and externally

Be the ambassador of Downing’s safety motto: One Person. One Team. One Family.

The primary purpose of the Superintendent is to oversee, manage and direct all aspects of a project from beginning to end. The Superintendent reports to the Director of Operations.

• Conduct themselves in alignment with the Downing Core Values
• Communicate, foster and maintain good working relations with project teams, architects, owners, subcontractors, and vendors
• Coordinate and manage all on site operations of assigned construction projects
• Ensure subcontractors fully execute and comply with their contracted scope of work
• Perform safety planning for job site
• Manage subcontractor compliance with Downing’s Subcontractor Safety Manual
• Implement quality control, including full compliance with plans, specifications and contract agreements
• Create, manage and take full responsibility for project schedules, including material procurement as directed
• Initiate and secure pricing for change order requests
• Review project shop drawing and submittals as directed
• Process RFI’s when necessary
• Work with Project Manager to understand and maintain project budgets
• Complete all documentation, including daily reports and safety audits
• Facilitate all job site inspections
• Facilitate all subcontractor meetings as assigned by the project manager
• Manage punch list to bring job to close in efficient and timely manner
• Contribute to job site trailer coordination and set up
• Maintain a clean and well-organized job site at all times
• Comply with all work-related deadlines

• Two to five years of experience in commercial construction
• Ability to problem solve with solid judgement and independent thinking
• Proficient with computers, tablets, and smart phones, including typing skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Team focused with initiative to work individually
• Disciplined work ethic
• Service attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and phone etiquette
• Ability to work for multiple managers
• Willingness to perform Superintendent responsibilities at multiple job sites simultaneously when required
• Willingness to work necessary hours to ensure all project needs are being met
• Ability to consistently meet project deadlines

• Lead, manage, accountability
• Takes ownership
• Fosters teamwork
• Serves as an example to others

Is a good promoter of all things Downing, both internally and externally

Be the ambassador of Downing’s safety motto: One Person. One Team. One Family.

The primary purpose of the Senior Project Manager is to manage the overall planning, completion, and financial outcome of construction management projects. The Senior Project Manager reports to The Director of Operations.

• Conduct themselves in alignment with the Downing Core Values
• Provide leadership in motivating the project team and maintaining a positive work environment
• Direct and supervise the work of project managers and project engineers to establish operational priorities
• Ensure successful completion of the project on time, within the budget, and to the complete satisfaction of the owners
• Communicate effectively with management staff, project team, project owners, architects, vendors, and contractors on all issues related to the project
• Oversee the job cost projection process on various projects simultaneously
• Develop budgets, estimates, and written proposals
• Manage job costs effectively by providing necessary accounting and work-related documentation ensuring labor, material, and subcontractor costs are appropriately charged
• Administer duties including reviewing and maintaining project plans/files, project change orders, purchase orders, and contingency budgets.
• Maintain satisfactory relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors, etc.
• Maintain and track work schedules
• Bid package and meticulous scope development
• Oversee all documentation and processes are followed for the bidding/buyout process
• Assist internal design team and/or Architects with design-build delivery of plans and specifications when needed
• Responsible for procurement of equipment and project materials for the job when needed
• Drafts, review, issue, and administer subcontractor and supplier agreements and delegate as necessary
• Provides accurate monthly job cost projections
• Assists Superintendent with completion of the punch list and provides final documentation
• Works with Owner and Architect to conduct final inspections and oversee job clean up to ensure timely completion of required work items
• Have and continue to gain knowledge of program management, master plan, schematic design, design development, and construction document scopes of work and processes
• Provide job site leadership in the area of safety and quality
• Listen, problem solve and run effective meetings open-mindedly
• Take the owner’s perspective when addressing all things related to the project, while balancing the profitability of the project
• Participate in presentations required for new work
• Assist business development team in project-specific content development for proposals and presentations
• Perform the roles and duties for all direct reports when necessary
• Develop win-win scenarios and bring final resolution to issues and problems
• Use written and verbal communication effectively
• Learn and acquire customer-specific design needs
• Remain calm and professional during peak periods of activities
• Comply with all work-related deadlines

• BS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Minimum of five years in lead role on commercial construction projects with annual volume of $10 million or larger
• Familiarity with construction management software packages
• Ability to problem solve with solid judgement and independent thinking for quick resolution
• Proficient with computers, tablets, smart phones, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Team focused with initiative to work individually
• Disciplined work ethic
• Service Attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including phone etiquette
• Willingness to work necessary hours to ensure all project needs are met
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines

• Lead, manage, accountability
• Takes ownership
• Delegate and elevate
• Fosters teamwork
• Serves as an example to others
• Long term planner

• Maintains good professional relations with past and existing Clients. Continues to engage them to ensure they are a Client for life
• Assist Partners with developing of future work and new relationships
• Provides all financial and project updates requested or required by the Owner throughout the project
• Responsible for Owner updates based on need/desire of frequency by Client
• Provides Downing with possible project or new client opportunities

Is a good promoter of all things Downing, both internally and externally

Be the ambassador of Downing’s safety motto: One Person. One Team. One Family.

The primary purpose of the Project Manager is to manage the staff and resources involved/related to projects to ensure quality work is performed in a timely and cost-effective manner. The Project Manager reports directly to the Senior Project Manager.

• Conduct themselves in alignment with the Downing Core Values
• Focus on day-to-day tasks while managing multiple jobs
• Effectively manage personnel and resources related to the project team
• Communicate effectively with management staff, project team, project owners, architects, vendors, and contractors on all issues related to the project
• Oversee the job cost projection process on various projects simultaneously
• Develop budgets, estimates, and write proposals
• Manage job costs effectively by provide necessary accounting and work-related documentation ensuring labor, material and subcontractor costs are appropriately charged
• Administer duties including reviewing and maintaining project plans/files, project change orders, purchase orders, and contingency budgets.
• Maintain satisfactory relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors, etc.
• Maintain and track work schedules•Bid package and meticulous scope development
• Oversee all documentation and processes are followed for the bidding/buyout process
• Assist internal design team and/or Architects with design-build delivery of plans and specifications when needed
• Responsible for procurement of equipment and project materials for the job when needed
• Drafts, reviews, issues, and administers subcontractor and supplier agreements and delegates as necessary
• Provides accurate monthly job cost projections
• Assists Superintendent with completion of the punch list and provides final documentation
• Works with Owner and Architect to conduct final inspections and oversee job clean up to ensure timely completion of required work items
• Have and continue to gain knowledge of program management, master plan, schematic design, design development, and construction document scopes of work and processes
• Ensure safety meetings, job site walks, and emergency procedures are conveyed and adhered to on responsible projects
• Listen, problem solve and run effective meetings open-mindedly
• Take the owner’s perspective when addressing all things related to the project, while balancing the profitability of the project
• Perform the roles and duties for all direct reports when necessary
• Develop win-win scenarios and bring final resolution to issues and problems
• Use written and verbal communication effectively
• Learn and acquire customer-specific design needs
• Remain calm and professional during peak periods of activities
• Comply with all work-related deadlines

• BS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred
• Proven work experience in construction management
• Familiarity with construction management software packages
• Ability to problem solve with solid judgement and independent thinking for quick resolution
• Proficient with computers, tablets, smart phones, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Team focused with initiative to work individually
• Disciplined work ethic
• Service Attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including phone etiquette
• Willingness to work necessary hours to ensure all project needs are met
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines

• Lead, manage, accountability
• Takes ownership
• Delegates effectively
• Fosters teamwork
• Serves as an example to others
• Long term planner

• Maintains good professional relations with past and existing Clients. Continues to engage them to ensure they are a Client for life
• Assist Partners with developing of future work and new relationships.
• Provides all financial and project updates requested or required by the Owner throughout the project
• Responsible for Owner updates based on need/desire of frequency by Client
• Provides Downing with possible project or new client opportunities

Is a good promoter of all things Downing, both internally and externally

Be the ambassador of Downing’s safety motto: One Person. One Team. One Family.

The primary purpose of the Project Engineer is to assist the Project Manager and Superintendent to ensure successful completion of a job. The Project Engineer reports to the Project Manager and/or Superintendent, as directed.

• Conduct themselves in alignment with the Downing Core Values
• Serve as Downing liaison to clients, subcontractors and vendors
• Prepare meeting documentation
• Attend regular OAC and job meetings
• Draft and distribute meeting minutes when assigned
• Proactively solve design, scope, and field issues
• Assist in obtaining contract drawings, specifications, and other pertinent information necessary for the completion of the project with distribution to the project manager, superintendent, material suppliers and subcontractors as needed
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Take offs and planning
• Become familiar with contract documents
• Become familiar with the project schedule and assist with setup and updating as requested
• Request, receive and tabulate bids as directed
• Assist the project manager with accounting responsibilities when assigned
• Understand the shop drawing submittal and approval process
• Handle assigned submittals through review approval, and distribution
• Ensure project files are always complete as directed
• Maintain record set of contract documents as directed
• Communicate effectively with management staff, company project staff, vendors, contractors, and project owners on documentation issues related to the project
• Assist project management team members in bidding, close out, and other processes by efficiently managing forms, paperwork, and providing timely and effective communication to internal staff and external customers and subcontractors.
• Obtain all close out information and documentation in a timely manner to ensure efficient completion of the closeout process
• Coordinate work schedule and work load with direct supervisor•Use written and verbal communication effectively
• Remain calm and professional during peak periods of activities
• Comply with all work-related deadlines

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in construction management or construction engineering preferred
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Suite
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to recognize discrepancies
• Team focused with initiative to work individually
• Disciplined work ethic
• Service attitude
• Excellent communication skills and phone etiquette•Ability to work for multiple managers
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines

• Lead, manage, accountability
• Takes ownership
• Fosters teamwork
• Serves as an example to others

Is a good promoter of all things Downing, both internally and externally

Be the ambassador of Downing’s safety motto: One Person. One Team. One Family.