Flintco Talks

The construction industry is seeing an exponential increase in the number of programs and tools available for any given project. On this episode of Flintco Forward, host Sean Heath sat down with Jason Schrader and Kevin Bromenshenk, Regional VDC Managers at Flintco, to discuss the need to minimize the number of tools used on any given project.

The sheer number of tools available today can actually be a hindrance to success, according to Schrader.

“Not always is every piece of technology pertinent to every project,” he said. “We want to make sure in our processes that we pick and select the right tools for the right job.”

Narrowing down the list of tools that will be applied should be the result of listening to team members desires, Bromenshenk offered.

“Really the answer comes from listening well to your team. A lot of the times, expectations will govern what tools you need to use,” Bromenshenk said. “Generally, those are tells on what tools that particular team is going to be focused on to make their job a better success.”

Organizing and facilitating that process for Flintco is their “focused BIM,” explained Schrader.

“We use that focused BIM process to strategically evaluate and implement technology, per project," he said.

While there is a benefit associated with whittling down the number of tools used, there is a proven advantage to increasing the number of team members involved from the initial stages of any project.

“It’s all about integration. There is no one person who is responsible for all of the technology on the project,“ said Schrader. “Our VDC team is integrated throughout the life cycle of the project, but at no point are we the end-all, be-all or sole providers of the technology.”

Bromenshenk commented that the influx of this technology leads to some interesting conversations with people outside of the industry.

“Every time I do describe to somebody what I do for a living, they are just blown away by the fact that people who build buildings are engrossed so heavily into technologies that, in a lot of ways are borderline animations," he said.

Flintco has been a leader in construction management for 110 years, working on impactful civic projects big and small. In order to keep this long record of service and expertise, Flintco seeks smart and innovative employees to join the team.

On this jobcast episode of Flintco Forward we explore the open role of Project Manager at Flintco and what this job entails. Flintco employees Tony DeStefano, VP of Human Resources, and Cole Butcher, Flintco Senior Project Manager, join the conversation to talk about what a project manager is, and what they can do at Flintco.

Based in Memphis, Tennessee the role of Project Manager is a full-time job requiring five to six years of experience in the field of construction and/or a Bachelors in Construction or Engineering. Butcher lists the benefits of being based in a growing city like Memphis, among them Memphis’ mouth-watering dry rub BBQ.

“There’s big things on the horizon for the city. So that’s exciting to see and also be a part of," Butcher said.

DeStefano elaborates on what Flintco is looking for in a project manager.

“As we evolve and take on bigger projects, the role that we’re looking for...is gonna’ be committed to helping us execute projects that are gonna’ have a significant impact on the community," he said.

Emphasizing community above all, DeStefano said the Project Manager will work on “cornerstone pieces,” that make a difference in the city, “whether it’s healthcare, higher education, or just corporate office space...”

Flintco emphasizes that they are looking for a “hands on” leader.

“We want people who challenge the way we do things to find the best solution,” DeStefano said. With plenty of opportunity for rising up in the ranks, the project manager role at Flintco is just the start of a flourishing career for a critical thinker and strong leader.

If you'd like to apply for this position of Project Manager, click here.

What do a football coach and a Flintco superintendent have in common? We asked the tough (and the fun) questions on this Flintco Jobcast, highlighting the leadership role of superintendent. We learned what makes a great Flintco superintendent and explored the possibilities of a long, rewarding, and forward-thinking career in commercial construction.

“The cool thing about this position, it really is building the skyline of Memphis," said Tony DeStefano, vice president of human resources.

Superintendents are project managers on some of the most influential buildings in Greater Memphis, including the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The role oversees day-to-day operations, manages sub-contractors, and communicates with clients. Superintendents are at the frontline of defense when it comes to job site safety, monitoring quality and efficacy and looking for ways to improve.

In an economy where jobs come and go, how will a Superintendent grow and evolve with Flintco into the future?

“From my standpoint I think it’s going to be helping drive the industry forward through new technologies," DeStefano said.

It’s not just Silicon Valley entrepreneurs on the frontline of tech. A job as a superintendent also plays a role as an innovator in the construction industry, integrating tools like augmented reality, virtual reality, and cloud based data sharing into the workplace. With their eyes set on the future, Flintco aims to add offices, grow, and be at the forefront of modernization in construction.

“We are a people person business," said Henry Knerr, director of operations at Flintco. He explained how superintendents are also teachers and trainers, inspiring Flintco personnel to greatness.

At Flintco, “we’re constantly growing, developing, striving to be the best," Knerr said.

Find out more at the Flintco careers page www.flinco.com/careers