Co-Op​/Intern - Fall - NH​/ME Region

The hourly range for this position is estimated to be $22.00 - $26.00 per hour, which represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is primarily based out of project sites across the New Hampshire and Maine region. Must be able to commute to jobsites in these areas.

Position

Description:

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.

• 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.

• Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program; recommended majors include (but are 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.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands, talk, and hear.

The employee is regularly required to be mobile. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee may occasionally travel both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances, and performs work at on-site construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and…