People who perform manual labor as unskilled or semi-skilled laborers are considered employed. In the United Kingdom, a construction worker is defined as someone who works for or under the control of a contractor on a construction site. They can also be skilled tradespeople or managerial and supervisory personnel. In Canada, anyone who supervises other workers or enforces regulations and building codes may be labeled an inspector.
The word "laborer" refers to a specific job type and level in most construction industries. It's a generic term that defines a large group of workers in almost every national construction industry. In the United States, over 7.5 million people work in construction — including 820,000 laborers — with 573,000 carpenters, 508,000 electricians, 258,000 equipment operators and 230,000 construction managers. The United States Department of Labor reports 681,000 white-collar workers employed in construction. These people work in office and administrative support occupations. Most construction companies hire office and administrative support workers.
Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow. Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. Your Impact: As an Office Engineer for our Construction Management group, you'll join our collaborative team providing our clients with award-winning planning, engineering, architectural design, construction management, and design-build project delivery. We are looking for a passionate Construction Professional in Seattle, WA who is driven by collaboration, exceeding expectations, and challenging the status quo. You'll balance multiple tasks each day and work with the Construction Management team to oversee construction and ensure project and payment documentation requirements are adhered to. Main tasks include but are not limited to: Keep project files organized and up to date Coordinate and attend 360 Project Review meetings, attend meeting, take meeting minutes, and distribute minutes to attendees. Make technical interpretations of the plans, specifications, and contract documents. Act as main coordinator for all requests for information (RFIs) and submittals, ensuring response timelines are met for both. Combine responses from Engineer(s) of Record and combine into one response as necessary. Maintain RFI and submittal log to track status and responses. Distribute and file design changes, field memos, and other correspondence generated by the Contractor or other members of the CM team. Review and route executed Change Orders to the Contractor and applicable City staff. Ensure Inspector Daily Reports (IDRs), weekly statements of working days, and daily traffic control reports are completed regularly and filed Administer monthly Contractor progress payments including: Measurement and calculation of quantities of work-in-place also tracked by the appropriate funding source. Review and creation of FCRs for accuracy and auditability. At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging as necessary with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other. Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We'll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together. Here's What You'll Need: BS in Engineering, Construction Management or related field 3+ years in a role to support Construction Management on construction infrastructure and/or building projects Ideally, you'll also have these qualifications: Experience using project management and document management software CMAA Certifications desired: Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Construction Manager In-Training (CMIT) Experience with alternative project delivery contracts Experience with construction contracts funded by FHWA, WSDOT or FTA for a public agency Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language. At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.