Jobs at W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company

Leads large-scale data center construction projects from acquisition and preconstruction through delivery. Responsibilities include client relations, contract negotiations, budgeting, scheduling, financial forecasting, project team leadership, trade partner management, safety and quality compliance, site performance monitoring, and team recruitment. The role also supports RFPs, project startup, Lean/Last Planner processes, owner meetings, and development of future client opportunities.

Oversee mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across complex commercial or industrial construction projects. Responsibilities include planning and scheduling, subcontractor and team leadership, procurement, budgeting, quality control, testing and commissioning, safety compliance, stakeholder communication, risk management, and technical problem-solving. The role requires frequent travel to construction sites and may involve extended hours, outdoor work, heights, confined spaces, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Manages commercial construction projects from planning through completion, overseeing costs, schedules, subcontractors, field operations, safety, quality control, purchasing, equipment, and client relationships. Coordinates architects, inspectors, owners, engineers, and project supervision while resolving issues, maintaining regulatory compliance, controlling profitability, and ensuring timely delivery of medium to large projects.

Provides administrative and operational HR support across onboarding, recruiting, immigration documentation, employee records, contracts, reporting, communications, HR systems, and employee programs. Coordinates meetings, deadlines, documentation, and cross-department projects while handling confidential information. The role also researches HR topics, maintains trackers and reports, supports performance initiatives, and improves administrative processes. It is designed for an organized early-career professional with strong communication, attention to detail, and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Lead and manage MEP/electrical installations across construction projects: plan and schedule MEP work, supervise teams and subcontractors, control budgets and change orders, ensure code compliance and safety, coordinate testing/commissioning, mitigate risks, and communicate progress to stakeholders for timely, on-budget project delivery.

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex construction projects. Manage day-to-day operations, mentor assistant PMs, coordinate schedules and budgets, oversee subcontractors and documentation, mitigate risks, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and maintain client relationships to drive project success and continuous improvement.

Lead sustainability reporting for construction projects by collecting, validating, and analyzing data; ensuring project-level sustainability reporting and compliance; supporting green building certification (LEED, Green Globes); training project teams; coordinating with project managers, procurement, and trade partners; and communicating sustainability performance to clients and stakeholders.

Manage construction project accounting: job cost projections, billings, and reconciliations. Coordinate with project managers, AP, subcontractors, and funding agencies to prepare monthly invoice packages and job cost reports. Run accounting meetings, investigate variances, ensure contract billing deadlines, and support cash flow. Maintain cost codes, review budgets and fee structures, and produce weekly projections and monthly schedules for the Division Controller.

Oversee, plan, and execute all crane, hoisting, and rigging operations onsite. Maintain full-time presence during assembly, testing, lifts, and disassembly; develop and approve lift plans; verify rigging, conduct pre-lift briefings, enforce OSHA/ASME compliance, maintain records, and coordinate with subcontractors and site leadership to ensure safe lifting operations.

Support project scheduling under a senior scheduler/PM: develop and maintain baseline and detailed schedules, monitor updates from vendors/subcontractors, produce status reports, analyze design/procurement/construction timelines, recommend recovery plans, and ensure schedule/logistics coordination across teams while enforcing safety and company policies.

Lead preconstruction estimating for industrial projects (pulp & paper, chemical, power). Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, bid packages, and subcontractor solicitation. Manage estimating teams, coordinate with operations, present budgets, and support constructability reviews and value engineering across project design stages.

Manage datacenter construction projects including cost control, scheduling, subcontractor oversight, field construction supervision, safety leadership, quality control, procurement, client coordination, and contract management to ensure timely, on-budget completion.

Lead datacenter construction projects including field oversight, subcontractor management, cost control, scheduling, quality control, safety leadership, contract negotiations, and coordination with architects, inspectors, and owners to ensure timely, on-budget completion.

Manage federal construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating subcontractors, schedules, cost reports, QA/QC, safety (EM 385-1-1/NAVFAC), and government inspections. Maintain project documentation, support Primavera P6 scheduling, track costs and productivity, and liaise with USACE/NAVFAC, design partners, and field teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and compliant with federal requirements.

Manage mechanical construction projects (federal, advanced manufacturing, data center) as client contact. Oversee subcontractors, control costs and schedules, lead safety culture, supervise field construction and quality control, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure compliance for medium-to-large ($200M+) projects.

Lead and manage all aspects of datacenter construction projects including cost control, scheduling, subcontractor oversight, quality control, safety leadership, contract negotiation, and coordination with architects, inspectors, and owners to ensure timely, on-budget delivery.

Lead and coordinate quality activities on construction projects, develop and enforce project-specific quality management plans, perform inspections and audits, manage NCRs and submittals, chair QC meetings, train teams on quality risks, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance to deliver code-conforming work.

Lead VDC/BIM strategy and implementation across project life cycles, manage model coordination, integrate point clouds, create 2D/3D site logistics and 4D simulations, train project staff, track VDC metrics, and support safety and site coordination.

Lead and manage all quality activities on construction projects, develop and enforce quality plans and procedures, conduct inspections and audits, coordinate with project teams and subcontractors, document deficiencies and corrective actions, and ensure compliance with standards, codes, and client requirements.

Lead construction delivery for power projects: manage schedule, budget, safety, subcontractors, QA/QC, permits, logistics, close-out, and stakeholder communication. Ensure site safety, resolve field/design issues, run preconstruction and coordination meetings, and implement cost and VDC strategies to meet project objectives.