Construction, Site Manager, Building & Residential Construction

Part-Time or Full-Time Internship

This is a hybrid position with the potential to be in field or in office, depending on the current needs of the company and the applicant’s interest and abilities.

When in the office, assist and support Project Managers and office staff with various daily tasks including but not limited to:

• Assist Project Manager by obtaining pricing for the development of cost estimates
• Maintain current and orderly job site files
• Support Project Manager in the preparation of daily and monthly reports
• Assist Project Manager in obtaining required permits for the work from governmental agencies and coordinating required inspections by appropriate inspectors
• Maintain document control and distribution
• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with coordinating the work of each trade
• Assist with printing and updating plans and specifications
• Assist with answering phones and greeting clients when needed
• Local miscellaneous errand running in company vehicle
• Scanning and saving miscellaneous documents and drawings
• Assist project management team with the submittal and distribution of project documents via Pro Core
• Assist with the set-up and bid request for current projects bidding, including phone calls and emails to contractors and vendors
• Maintain updated drawing logs for all current and bidding projects
• Assist with the project set-up; this includes uploading plans, specs, permit documents, contracts, and other information into Pro Core
• Assist with collecting and saving documents for project closeout
• Other duties that might be assigned by the project management team or office staff

When on-site, assist and support the project Superintendent with various daily tasks including but not limited to:

• Assist with the coordinating and supervising all on-site activities
• Identify and resolve construction site problems
• Prioritizing tasks to provide for smooth flow of project
• Promote teamwork and good company morale
• Assist with coordinating inspections with authorities having jurisdiction
• Assist with generating “Requests for Information” and communicate to project manager for submission
• Assist with operating an organized on-site project office including but not limited to up-to-date contract documents, project filing system and as-built construction documents
• Assist with overseeing the quality of construction, worker productivity, and jobsite safety practice
• Assist superintendent with any light carpentry work needed on the project site
• Always comply with Scherer Construction/OSHA safety standards on site
• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with many different people, including owners, architects, engineers and local building officials, craft workers
• Assist with the coordination of all site deliveries and storage
• Responsible for maintaining the Company property
• Other duties that might be assigned by the project management team

• This is an intern / entry level position. Previous experience is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of Pro Core software is preferred but not required
• Required:
  
  proficient in Microsoft Office
• Some physical labor required
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be actively pursuing a career path in Construction Management through UF or UNF