Careers

Position Overview

Applicant must be willing to learn about the Architectural Millwork Industry and become familiar with the AWI (Architectural Woodwork Institute) standards. They must become proficient in company-adopted procedures, software, and applications through the proper company-provided training. They must also be self-driven, team-oriented, able to perform with little oversight, a critical thinker, and work toward understanding and applying the most competitive and accurate bids to our clients and contractors.

Finally, they must be willing to succeed and excel in their respective role and work toward becoming a leader for others.

Basic Daily Responsibilities for this Position Include

• Working directly with Gator Leadership and fellow Estimators daily to identify the best project opportunities and successfully communicate tasks and objectives to meet project deadlines.
• Review bid invitations and prepare project documents according to adopted procedures.
• Communicate directly with general contractor estimators in determining and clarifying project scope.
• Read and interpret project plans, specifications, and addendums.
• Prepare estimating drawings used to identify project take-off and scope using adopted software.
• Prepare and issue clarification requests to contractors.
• Log and maintain project-specific products, finishes, and costs using adopted software.
• Prepare and issue project scope and estimates using adopted software.
• Implement follow-up procedures to help identify bid performance and challenges, making future bids more competitive while maintaining profitability.
• Provide support for Gator Leadership relating to project opportunities, including but not limited to traveling to jobsites to meet with contractors and clients to gain an understanding of project scope prior to bidding a project (Pre-Bid Meetings).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Experience Based
• Growth Opportunities: Yes
• Health Insurance: Yes
• Vacation: Yes
• Paid Holidays: Yes
• 401(k): Yes
• Paid Training: Yes
• Company Cell Phone: Yes
• Vehicle Allowance: Yes

Company-Adopted Software

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Crows Nest
• Bluebeam Revu PDF

Position Overview

Applicant must be willing to learn about the Millwork Industry and become proficient in company-adopted software and applications, such as Cabinet Vision, through proper company-provided training. They must also be self-driven, team-oriented, able to perform with little oversight, a critical thinker, and work toward understanding related manufacturing and production methods.

Finally, they must be willing to succeed and excel in their respective role and work toward becoming a leader for others.

Basic Daily Responsibilities for this Position Include

• Working directly with project managers and designers.
• Able to successfully communicate tasks and objectives to meet project deadlines.
• Read project plans and specifications.
• Maintain and contribute to product libraries.
• Create technical drawings for review and approval.
• Process approved technical drawings for manufacturing and production efforts.
• Work directly with shop specialists and millworkers to critically think through design challenges.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Experience Based
• Growth Opportunities: Yes
• Health Insurance: Yes
• Vacation: Yes
• Paid Holidays: Yes
• 401(k): Yes
• Paid Training: Yes

Company-Adopted Software

• AutoCAD
• Revit
• SketchUp
• Cabinet Vision
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Bluebeam Revu PDF

Qualifications & Position Overview

Qualifications include an accredited degree in Construction Management and 3 to 5 years of experience as a Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager. Applicants must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to learn and implement the company's adopted standards and procedures on a daily basis.

Additionally, applicants must be willing to learn about the Architectural Millwork Industry and become familiar with AWI (Architectural Woodwork Institute) standards. They must become proficient in company-adopted procedures, software, and applications through proper company-provided training. They must also be self-driven, team-oriented, able to perform with little oversight, critical thinkers, and committed to understanding and applying the efforts necessary to deliver successful projects to clients and contractors on time and within budget.

Finally, they must be willing to succeed and excel in their respective role and work toward becoming a leader for others.

Basic Daily Responsibilities for this Position Include

• Read and understand construction contracts.
• Read and interpret project plans and specifications.
• Create and manage project schedules used to properly plan production, delivery, and installation efforts necessary to meet project deadlines.
• Communicate clearly with Gator project engineers to produce project submittals and issue them for review and approval.
• Estimate project ASIs, RFPs, and other changes in work accurately and submit for approval.
• Communicate pricing changes from installers and vendors with the preconstruction team and estimators.
• Manage, coordinate, and administer multiple projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate installation crews and schedule installers as needed to meet project deadlines.
• Attend jobsite deliveries, meetings, and site visits as needed for proper documentation and project success.
• Create and manage submittal logs, material orders, job reports, installation reports, punch lists, change orders, change requests, schedules of values, pay applications, warranties, closeout documents, and other documentation necessary to properly manage projects in accordance with adopted procedures.
• Attend, coordinate, and conduct phone calls, conferences, Zoom meetings, and other communications necessary to advance project schedules and resolve challenges.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Experience Based
• Growth Opportunities: Yes
• Health Insurance: Yes
• Vacation: Yes
• Paid Holidays: Yes
• 401(k): Yes
• Paid Training: Yes
• Company Cell Phone: Yes
• Vehicle Allowance: Yes
• Fuel Cost: Yes
• Access to Company Tools: Yes

Company-Adopted Software

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Bluebeam Revu PDF
• Cabinet Vision
• AutoCAD
• Crows Nest

Position Overview

Applicants must be self-driven, team-oriented, able to perform with little oversight, critical thinkers, and committed to understanding related manufacturing and production methods.

Finally, they must be willing to succeed and excel in their respective role and work toward becoming a leader for others.

Basic Daily Responsibilities for this Position Include

• Utilize precision measuring tools such as tape measures and calipers for machine setup, cutting, and assembly operations.
• Work independently and efficiently on assigned tasks.
• Read and understand production work orders, submittals, work tickets, and similar documents necessary to move projects through the production process.
• Operate a variety of woodworking tools and machinery used in cabinet manufacturing.
• Problem-solve to achieve design intent and quality standards.
• Operate handheld power tools used to drill, cut, and shape wood and other materials.
• Match materials for color, grain, texture, and other related characteristics.
• Assemble various components into complete cabinet units using hand tools, including the installation of hardware such as hinges, drawer guides, and door and drawer pulls.
• Maintain accurate records of daily production efforts and hours by logging and tracking data within the company’s computer system.
• Maintain company quality control standards, practices, and inspection procedures.
• Prepare completed assemblies for shipping.
• Work additional hours when necessary to meet project deadlines.
• Implement company safety standards, practices, and procedures.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE), including eye, ear, and respiratory protection.
• Perform daily cleanup and organization of work areas.

Physical Requirements for this Position Include

• Frequently lift between 5 and 60 pounds without assistance.
• Sustain long periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and sitting.
• Remain mobile and work effectively in tight spaces.
• Provide physical assistance to team members when necessary.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Pay: Experience Based
• Growth Opportunities: Yes
• Health Insurance: Yes
• Vacation: Yes
• Paid Holidays: Yes
• 401(k): Yes
• Paid Training: Yes

Position Overview

Gator, located at 8576 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, LA, is seeking a Licensed Interior Designer or Interior Design Intern to join the team full-time. This role will help lead and assist with commercial and residential projects, space planning, interior design initiatives, product showcase and sales efforts, and more.

This individual will have the opportunity to be involved in several areas of the company on a daily basis and work directly with Gator Leadership and clientele.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Work directly with Gator Leadership, including the Licensed Architect.
• Establish and maintain relationships with material vendors and sales representatives.
• Stay current with the latest design trends and product offerings.
• Create, organize, and maintain product libraries and sample collections.
• Provide design ideas and recommendations using available product lines and manufacturer resources.
• Assist in developing millwork product lines and catalogs focused on providing quality quick-ship millwork solutions for fast-paced projects.
• Perform space planning for commercial and residential environments and develop millwork concepts and design solutions.
• Work directly with clients from pre-design through project completion.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings with prospective clients and vendors.
• Schedule and conduct walkthroughs of the Gator Showroom.
• Participate in custom millwork, cabinetry, and FF&E sales calls and discussions.
• Collaborate with the pre-construction and estimating teams to determine project values and costs for commercial and residential projects.

Qualifications

• Interior Design degree from an accredited university.
• Interior Design License preferred.
• Interior Design Interns must be willing to pursue licensure.
• Proficient in Revit.
• Proficient in Photoshop, SketchUp, or comparable rendering software.
• General understanding of AutoCAD is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu PDF is preferred but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Dependent on Experience (D.O.E.)
• Health Insurance: Yes
• Vacation Time: Yes
• Paid Holidays: Yes

Position Overview

This position requires experience and proficiency in woodworking, carpentry, automotive paint and body repair, or a similar trade. This experience is necessary to understand and properly finish various parts and materials used in the shop finishing process for manufactured products made from different types of wood and metal.

Basic Daily Responsibilities for this Position Include

• Maintain punctual attendance.
• Work independently and efficiently on assigned tasks.
• Read and understand production work orders, submittals, work tickets, and similar documents necessary to move projects through the production process.
• Mix and spray dyes, stains, and lacquers using both conventional and HVLP spray equipment.
• Travel to project sites as needed to perform touch-up work.
• Tone and adjust stain colors to match work completed by others.
• Verify that all colors and sheen levels match approved control samples for each finish type.
• Prepare products for finishing, including sanding, priming, and other surface preparation activities.
• Maintain accurate records of daily production efforts and hours by logging and tracking data within the company’s computer system.
• Mask, remove, cover, or otherwise protect furniture, hardware, trim, and other non-finished surfaces.
• Maintain company quality control standards, practices, and inspection procedures.
• Prepare completed assemblies for shipping.
• Work additional hours when necessary to meet project deadlines.
• Follow and implement company safety standards, practices, and procedures.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE), including eye, ear, and respiratory protection.
• Perform daily cleanup and organization of work areas.

Physical Requirements for this Position Include

• Frequently lift between 5 and 60 pounds without assistance.
• Sustain long periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and sitting.
• Remain mobile and work effectively in tight spaces.
• Provide physical assistance to team members when necessary.

Compensation

• Hourly Pay: $14.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits

• Growth Opportunities: Yes
• Health Insurance: Yes
• Vacation: Yes
• Paid Holidays: Yes
• 401(k): Yes
• Paid Training: Yes