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Q. What differentiates Flintco from other construction companies?
Flintco’s business philosophy is based on people. Good relationships mean good business. With our clients and with our employees, we believe honest communication and uncompromising integrity create a bond of trust. That’s why our clients keep coming back and our employees tend to stay – many of our clients have been with us 50 years or more. As the largest American Indian-owned construction company in the world, clients depend on our excellence in safety, service and reliability.

Q. What types of buildings does Flintco construct?
Flintco provides complete construction services delivering quality projects with personalized service. No matter what your project size, Flintco has the resources to deliver – on time and on budget. From office buildings to sports arenas, from healthcare facilities to schools, and from colleges to community centers, Flintco has nearly a century of experience and is recognized consistently as one of the top construction companies in the nation. Our project experience includes the following types of construction:

Q. Where are The Flintco Companies’ headquarters and regional offices located?
The Flintco Companies’ headquarters are located in Tulsa, OK. The company also maintains operations in:

Q. How long has the company been in business?
The Flintco Companies, Inc. began as Tulsa Rig, Reel & Manufacturing Co. (TRR) in 1908, supplying wooden oilfield rigs and derricks during Oklahoma’s oil boom in the early 1900s. Tulsa Rig, Reel & Manufacturing expanded into contracting in 1936 and in 1972, became Flintco, Inc. For nearly a century, Flintco has built its business on strong client relationships. We know our clients by name and they know us by our reputation. We have a small company feel with all the resources of a major corporation. That means our clients get quality construction, regardless of the project size or scope, delivered on time and on budget by trusted construction professionals.

Q. Is Flintco part of a larger consolidated group?
The Flintco Companies, Incorporated is a division of Flint Industries, a privately-held holding company that has additional businesses in the oil industry.

Q. Is Flintco privately or publicly owned?
The Flintco Companies is a privately-held company.

Q. How many employees does Flintco have?
Flintco has more than 700 employees and nine locations across the United States. Our workforce is comprised of quality crafts people, construction professionals and a management team – all dedicated to delivering personalized service on time and on budget with every project.

Q. How is the company organized?
The Flintco Companies, Incorporated is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The corporate office provides shared functions in order to optimize efficiency. However, each operating office is a separate profit center and maintains autonomy in its day-to-day operations.

Q. What positions are available?
Positions vary by locale and need. For specific openings, please contact the corporate HR department in Tulsa at khall@flintco.com or the specific office locale.

Q. How can I apply?
You can e-mail your resume to employment@flintco.com. You can fax your resume to us as well. Our fax number is 918-586-0685. If sending by mail, please make sure your resume is easily scanned and mention the position for which you are applying. Mail your resume to the following address:

The Flintco Companies, Incorporated
Attn: Corporate Human Resources
P.O. Box 490
Tulsa, OK 74101-0490

Q. How does Flintco promote diversity among its workforce?
Flintco values the contributions of a diverse workforce and is a minority-owned, multi-state, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Q. Does Flintco recruit on college campuses?
Yes. Flintco supports two-year and four-year college level construction programs, as well as high school and vocational school-to-work programs by actively recruiting, participating on advisory councils, and offering curriculum and financial support to those programs.

Flintco also offers degree program scholarships at each regional office. Contact your college department head or your local Flintco office for information on the scholarships available.

Students enrolled in their college's construction management/construction science program can apply to work at Flintco to fulfill part of their curriculum requirements. Flintco's program is flexible to meet the needs of each college or university. For internships, we hire from local colleges and universities in proximity to the hiring Flintco office. To apply for a curriculum-required internship at Flintco, please contact your college program department head or khall@flintco.com.

Q. What opportunities exist for internships?
Students enrolled in their college’s construction industry program can apply for internships/cooperative program to fulfill curriculum requirements. Flintco hires interns generally from institutions in proximity to our regional offices. To apply for a curriculum-required internship, please contact your college program department head or Flintco’s Human Resources department at khall@flintco.com.

Q. Does Flintco have a mentorship program?
Flintco has an active internal mentoring and training program for its employees.

Q. How does Flintco promote American Indian and other minority participation on its projects?
Flintco has an active American Indian recruiting program. One of Flintco’s goals is to employ and train American Indians and other minority contractors and workers in the construction trade. We strive to hire American Indians for all tribal projects as well as all other projects for all office locations. Through our training programs, Flintco has enabled workers to learn the trade of carpentry and other crafts. For more information, contact Flintco’s Human Resources department at khall@flintco.com.

Q. What benefits does Flintco offer?
Flintco provides employee benefits that are unmatched by most companies in the industry. Benefits include compensation that is directly linked to performance and flexible benefit choices in medical insurance, dental insurance, spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability options, and a 40l(k) Plan with voluntary pre-tax savings and company contributions. Flintco also offers educational tuition reimbursement, project-based incentive plans, safety awards, company training programs and a number of employee social activities designed to promote family/work life balance and the well-being of each employee. Our benefits program addresses both the immediate and long-term needs that you and your family may have.

Q. Is there a retirement plan?
Yes. Flintco provides a percentage company match for employee 401(k) plans as one component of its many employee benefits and the employee may contribute as much as 75% of base wages.

Q. Does Flintco regularly evaluate its employees for promotions, salary increases and other opportunities?
Yes. At a minimum, annual performance evaluations are conducted. Flintco’s policy is to promote from within whenever possible.

Q. What is Flintco’s dress code?
Flintco promotes a work environment appropriate to the business. For construction management and crews, the utmost attention is given to Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) requirements to ensure a safe work site, therefore appropriate field requirements dictate attire. At Flintco offices, business casual is preferred.

Q. Does Flintco require its employees to travel?
The amount of time required for travel is dependent upon an individual’s particular job. Some positions require regular travel, while others may require none at all. When considering a position with Flintco, the interview process will disclose how much travel is required with the position.

Q. What if I have to relocate during my career?
Flintco has a relocation program available for employees who request relocation from one company location to another.

Q. What are Pre-Construction Services?
Pre-Construction services are a range of activities performed by Flintco prior to execution of construction including value analysis, constructability, cost and schedule studies, procurement of long lead time items and staffing requirements.

Q. What is Construction Management?
Construction Management is a project delivery system wherein Flintco serves as an extension of the owner’s staff providing leadership regarding all aspects of the construction process including design review, overall scheduling, cost control, value engineering, constructability, preparation of bid packages and construction coordination. There are two forms of agreements under Construction Management: Construction Management Agency and Construction Management at Risk. In delivery under Construction Management as Agency, Flintco provides Construction Management as described above without obligation to carry out the construction under a specified price. Conversely, Construction Management at Risk is a delivery wherein Flintco additionally takes on the financial obligation to carry out construction at a guaranteed maximum price (GMP).

Q. What is Design/Build?
Design/Build is a project delivery system based on an agreement whereby the designers are contracted under Flintco, with Flintco serving as a single source of responsibility for the owner, providing turnkey services for the design and construction of the project.

Q. What is Project Management?
Project Management is a delivery system wherein Flintco provides comprehensive management services to the owner from the programming stage through occupancy, virtually serving as a surrogate owner, providing all the procurement and coordination of design, construction, close-out and move-in.

Q. What is Program Management?
Program Management is a delivery system similar to project management; however, it involves the delivery of multiple projects. Program Management is a delivery system wherein Flintco provides comprehensive management services for a series of projects, either sequential or delivered concurrently, to the owner; from the programming stage, sequencing of projects to optimize schedule and efficiencies, through occupancy, providing all the procurement and coordination of design, construction, close-out and move-in.

Q. What is General Contracting?
General Contracting is a project delivery system wherein Flintco has been selected, typically through a bid process, as the lowest bidder, overseeing subcontractors to construct the project based on a pre-defined scope of work and drawings. The contract agreement is based solely on the project documents defined at the time of bid.