About the Role
Assist in day-to-day supervised activities related to the development of a construction project to build foundational knowledge in construction management, business and project financial management, project safety protocols, subcontractor relationships, quality control, and project coordination and lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Support project team with meeting coordination, material tracking, file management, document control, and progress reporting.
- Provide progress reports to supervisor and be receptive to learning about construction management.
- Relate and apply knowledge acquired in the academic setting to company/project setting.
- Maintain professional relationships with employees, customers, clients, and subcontractors.
- Participate in training, meetings, and orientation.
- Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
- Assist with project start-up activities and provide support to Project Engineer, Project Superintendent, and/or Project Manager.
- Assist with collection and review of information and approvals for processing shop drawings, submittals, and Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Assist with preparation and distribution of information for contract requirements to appropriate parties.
- Assist with preparation of estimates for changes in work from subcontractors.
- Attend project site visits to observe and document construction field activities.
- Assist with preparation of and conduct correspondence and communication as directed to Architects, Engineers, vendors, and subcontractors in connection with performing their assigned trades.
- Assist with communication to Trades and subcontractors to understand and track job schedules.
- Assist with monitoring contractor compliance with Turner’s safety program, as directed.
- Assist with preparation of quantity take-offs and studies for project items using either traditional or computer-aided programs, learning and discussing details necessary to complete project.
- Request and distribute subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work to assemble proposals for delivery system.
- Assist with project close out preparations.
Requirements
- Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program; recommended majors include and not limited to Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related field of study, and at minimum 1 year of completed education, and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry.
- Flexible to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement.
- Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Assume personal and professional accountability for own actions and activities.
- Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and participate.
- Able to work independently, with direction and supervision, and in team environment.
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Able to take direction, learn and process information quickly, follow tasks through to completion.
- Basic computer and data entry skills and familiar with Microsoft Office suite of applications.
- Some travel may be required, access to reliable transportation required.
Skills
- Construction management
- Business financial management
- Project financial management
- Project safety protocols
- Subcontractor relationships
- Quality control
- Project coordination
- Project lifecycle
- Meeting coordination
- Material tracking
- File management
- Document control
- Progress reporting
- Interpersonal skills
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills
- Data entry
- Microsoft Office suite
Location
- Albany, NY 12205 USA
Work Type
- Seasonal
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Co-op
Education Level
- College or university accredited degree program
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 - $25.00 hourly
About the Company
- Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Equal Opportunity
- Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
