Obayashi Corporation Careers

OBAYASHI CORPORATION is seeking qualified candidates with experience in Tunneling and/or Underground Projects in USA.    

ROLE: Provide direction, supervise and coordination for tunneling and underground projects (TBM tunnels, SEM tunnels, micro-tunneling, shafts, mining and any other underground structure works) undertaken by Obayashi Corporation to manage self-perform activities and coordinate subcontractors’ works. The expected start date is June 2024.   

• Minimum of BS degree in Civil Engineering or related degree required.
• 15+ years combined experience in construction/engineering for tunneling, mining or underground works.

• Strong Computer Skills to include Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software and Viewpoint Construction Software a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Attention to details and ability to recognize discrepancies.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:     

Project Award   

• Assist BD group in development of new opportunities and evaluations of potential pursuits.
• Participate in the estimating and proposal process for the tender new projects. For JV projects works in conjunction with partners to complete the tender package.
• Review project plans, specifications, estimating scopes and pricing during project procurement period to develop means and methods, scheduling, planning and design developments for project pursuits.
• Assist with development of subcontractor scope packages and pricing.
• Works with Precon Group to ensure that the project schedule, budget and work breakdown structure are developed and in place.

Post-Project Award   

• Upon project award coordinates transfer of project from estimating group to the project team.
• Develop a project staffing plan.
• Works with precon and project team to negotiate and establish the terms and scope of work for subcontractor and supplier packages.
• Prepare the project schedule of values for submission to Owner.
• Manage and direct project staff, craft labor and subcontractors to achieve project requirements and goals.
• Responsible for the overall project safety efforts and ensuring safety standards are meet and exceeded.
• Ensures project complies with all legal, ethical and environmental standards.
• Approves all project purchasing.
• Reviews and approves all subcontractor and supplier monthly payment applications.
• Ensures the project schedule is updated and establishes procedures for measuring and monitoring delivery of materials and progress by subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepares a job costing summary, identifying variances to budget, changes to work, unit rates, usage of cash allowances, internal costs and potential claims and liabilities. Review a monthly cash flow projection and report on variances to the baseline. Establishes, with Accounting, specific cost control measures and produces timely cost reports to management.
• Receives requests for changes from Owner, oversees calculation of pricing, issues change requests to subcontractors, and submits quotations for approval. Upon approval, reviews and authorizes Change Orders from Owner and directs the issuance of Change Orders to subcontractors. Maintains and updates Additional Work Log.
• Prepares and deliveries required project reporting to home office.
• Oversees and manages purchasing of required project equipment.
• Coordinates efforts and communications with joint venture partners.
• Coordinates with project owner and construction manager.
• The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to those listed above and other duties may be assigned.

OTHER:    

• Able to work after hours, weekends and on call when needed.
• May be located on site fulltime for specific projects.
• Traveling for meetings and site visits nationwide.
• Ability to walk and work on outdoor construction job sites.
• Ability to carry and/or lift up to 40 lbs.

About Obayashi   

Obayashi Corporation has delivered quality solutions to infrastructure challenges across the globe for more than 120 years. Founded in 1892, Obayashi is the largest Japanese Contractor, consistently ranked in the Top 20 ENR Global Contractors and is the fourth largest International Contractor conducting business in the United States. Obayashi has been operating and completing projects in the United States since 1979. Obayashi provides a full range of general contractor services in both public works and private sectors including: office buildings, residences, tunnels, highways, rail systems, bridges, artificial islands, airports and nuclear power plants. Other services include urban planning and architecture, real estate and property development, environmental, and waste services. The North American Operations consolidated revenue is over $3 billion in the United States and Canada.   

Obayashi offers Competitive Market Salaries and Benefits Package including Medical PPO Plan, Dental DPO Plan, vision, EAP, Life Insurance & Disability and 401K Matching. Employee benefits are 100% covered by Obayashi and family coverage is covered at 80%.   

Equal Opportunity Employer   

Obayashi Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. The Company is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and coworkers.