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Enjoy building in a rugged, remote location with a great team of resourceful builders? Come work with Dawson Construction in Haines, Alaska on some amazing projects! Our crew has a culture of doing the right thing, finding a win-win, and pursuing excellence. Dawson has built Southeast Alaska since 1967, hiring locally, training apprentices, developing interns into future leaders, and investing in local communities.

Benefits: Travel, per diem, fringe, health insurance, 401k, life & long term disability insurance, proximity to hiking, fishing, hunting, and more.

PURPOSE: Build highly successful projects for our clients, partners, and communities.

The Foreman leads the crew, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and cost, working closely with the Superintendent and project team. Outside of work explore the nearby rugged outdoors throughout Southeast Alaska.

Ensures safety is an everyday topic and supersedes all other factors to prevent accidents and create a safe working environment for everyone.

• Exemplifies the culture of hard work and continuous improvement while fostering stability and sustainable growth.
• Demonstrates a dedication to clients through quality services, building long term relationships, and ensuring projects exceed expectations.
• Develops industry relationships fairly and honestly to ensure everyone wins.
• Leads by example and personifies Dawson’s Traits of a Successful Leader in all aspects of this position.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• 5 years of experience building construction projects
• Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in construction work
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Math skills; basic math is used everyday
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, complete daily activities according to work schedule, and meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 100 lbs., walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, as well as understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Pay: $45.00 - $90.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Alaska construction: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person