Schnabel

You are recognized for your contributions, hard work, and accomplishments What do you do at Schnabel? I support our office and construction employees in whatever capacity they need. A big part of my job involves keeping paper moving through our office such as credit card backups, supplier invoices, and credit card statements. I also keep our office stocked with supplies, process credit apps, work on AIA contracts, take care of our office equipment, reconcile the petty cash bank statements, collect union wages and fringes, and schedule training for our Midwest Region employees. What does an average day look like for you? On an average day, I normally open and answer all emails right away, follow up on unpaid invoices, code and distribute supplier invoices/credit statements to the appropriate person for approval and support the office and field staff as needed. What is your biggest professional accomplishment at Schnabel? I was involved in the impleme...

The variety of work is my favorite part about working for Schnabel. What do you do at Schnabel? I am involved in the design and building of large earth retention system projects that our regional office in Houston takes on. What does an average day look like for you? On an average day, I first check our pipeline of upcoming and ongoing projects that are being designed. Next, I check in with our foremen on ongoing projects to inform myself about how our operations are going. Afterward, I plan the construction of the upcoming projects that are already designed, which involves a lot of coordination, material planning, equipment planning, and human resource planning. What is your biggest professional accomplishment at Schnabel? Working at Schnabel, I feel like there’s a new accomplishment every day whether it’s increased productivity on job sites, efficient design development, and especially when we complete a large job on schedule and on budget. What ...

Schnabel helps me achieve a work-life balance What do you do at Schnabel? As Schnabel’s Sr. Accountant, I mainly work on our company’s payroll taxes and handle our sale and use taxes. Since Schnabel is a nationwide contractor, I file taxes for almost all fifty states and do tax research for any changes in laws or tax requirements. In addition to taxes, I also do bank reconciliations, account receivables, report our daily cash position to our CFO, deposit daily checks we receive, prequalification for bids, and help our Project Managers obtain insurance certificates for their jobs. What does an average day look like for you? An average day for me is very exciting and filled with a lot of work. I start by checking our bank account to see if we received any payments online and then I interact with our Project Managers to get updates on A/R and job payments. Next, I take some time to handle the insurance certificate inquires that I receive and interact wit...

Schnabel is a family oriented company What do you do at Schnabel? I make sure that our jobs run smoothly, safely, have all their equipment working properly, and have enough supplies to complete the project. I also attend weekly project meetings via Microsoft Teams with general contractors and key city/county personnel involved in our projects. Finally, spend time filing for permits and other important documents needed for our projects. What does an average day look like for you? In the morning, I make my way to the local store to purchase ice and fuel for the job site. Next, I take some time to take care of any office work and answer any outstanding emails. Afterward, I come up with a daily work plan to discuss with my crew and get them ready to work.  Finally, I spend some time to communicate with my subs and coordinate the workday. What is your biggest professional accomplishment at Schnabel? My biggest accomplishment during my time with ...

A company that promotes growth from within What do you do at Schnabel? I am a draftsperson for the Schnabel Regional Office in Denver who makes all the drawing plans and revisions for the jobs that we design and build for our region. When other Schnabel offices are busy, I will also assist them with their drawing needs. In addition to drafting, I manage the basic office operations such as office supplies, filing, keeping Corporate updated with the necessary files, and arranging meetings/conferences when needed. What is your favorite part about working for Schnabel? My favorite part about working for Schnabel is the employees that I work with. We are a tight-knit group, including people in the field and the office that is always willing to help each other out. How would you describe Schnabel? Schnabel is a corporation with a family business atmosphere. It has offices in larger cities that design and build work for the states near them, allowing them ...

Also known as shoring, excavation support systems (ESSs) are designed to support the ground behind an excavation. The excavation support system may also be designed to resist groundwater pressure, building loads, construction traffic, roadways, railroads, and many other types of surcharge loads. https://posts.gle/BEkwm

  Micropiles are small-diameter, typically 12 inches or less, deep-foundation piles. Because they can be installed with relatively small drilling equipment, micropiles are a cost-effective foundation system inside existing buildings, under existing bridges, and in other types of low-overhead or restricted-access conditions. An innovative micropiles construction company, Schnabel has specialized drills that can even travel through a standard doorway and drill under an 8-foot ceiling. https://posts.gle/bBeWS

  One of America’s most accomplished design-build contractors, Schnabel creates excavation support systems and anchored retaining walls by using tiebacks to provide reliable lateral resisting force. https://posts.gle/4ry8v

  A nationwide design-build company, Schnabel constructs reliable, structurally sound secant pile walls that provide effective water barriers for excavations. https://posts.gle/LU9tF https://posts.gle/LU9tF

  Soil nailing is an in-place reinforcement of the existing soil/rock at a site that utilizes steel tendons grouted into drilled holes to create a stable block. Shotcrete, reinforced with wire mesh and/or reinforcing steel, is applied to the face of the excavation to secure the soil between the nails. Soil nailing is installed from the top down as an excavation is made in 4 to 6-foot lifts. https://posts.gle/T8hAH