Construction Field Associate-FA0826

Sanders Brothers Construction Co. Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) match with Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Bi-Annual Bonus Opportunities

Annual Wage Evaluations

32 Hour Opportunity

Job summary

Sanders Brothers Construction Company, Inc. in Charleston, SC seeks a motivated Construction Field Associate for our field operations team. The role begins with a 1–2 month shadowing period alongside Area Managers, gaining exposure to sitework, utilities, asphalt, and jobsite coordination.

After training, the associate will rotate through departments based on company needs, with growth tied to performance and demonstrated skills in technical operations and leadership in heavy civil construction.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent military experience with transferable leadership/technical skills
• Previous construction or field experience preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform physical labor and lift up to 100 pounds
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as schedules require

Responsibilities

• Shadow and support area management team during onboarding to learn daily operations, scheduling, safety practices, and crew coordination
• Work with Area Manager, Superintendents, Foremen, Project Managers, Estimators, and Surveyors in a developmental field role
• Perform hands-on work such as heavy equipment operation, laying underground utilities, and asphalt paving across multiple job sites
• Learn construction methods across Sanders Brothers Construction areas
• Complete required safety training and development programs
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning equipment, materials, and jobsite logistics
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and project stakeholders
• Maintain safety, quality, integrity, and teamwork focus

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent military experience with transferable leadership or technical skills

Job description

Construction Field Associate (Field Development Program)-FA0826

Location: Charleston, SC

Company: Sanders Brothers Construction Company, Inc.

Position Summary

Sanders Brothers Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a motivated Construction Field Associate to join our field operations team. This role is designed for individuals with, at minimum, an associate's degree or relevant military experience who are eager to build a long-term career in heavy civil construction. The Field Associate will begin with a 1-2-month shadowing period alongside Area Managers throughout our sitework and asphalt departments, gaining direct exposure to field operations, leadership practices, and jobsite coordination. Following this training period, the associate will be assigned to a specific department, based on company demands. They will work hands on in the field while rotating through various aspects of construction operations to develop technical skills, operational knowledge, and leadership capabilities. Growth opportunities will be based on performance, skills demonstrated, and company needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Shadow and support area management team during the initial onboarding period to learn daily operations, scheduling, safety practices, and crew coordination before being placed into an SBC department.
• Work alongside Area Manager, General Superintendents, Superintendents, Foremen, Project Managers, Estimators, and Surveyors in a developmental field role
• Perform hands-on work, such as heavy equipment operation, laying underground utilities, and asphalt road paving and production, across multiple job sites as assigned, including residential, commercial, DOT, and heavy highway projects
• Learn and apply construction methods related to all Sanders Brothers Construction areas
• Complete all required safety training and company development programs
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning equipment, materials, and jobsite logistics
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, crew members, and other project stakeholders
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and commitment

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum Requirement-An associate's degree from an accredited institution OR equivalent military experience with transferable leadership or technical skills
• No prior management experience required; construction or field experience is preferred
• Strong work ethic, self-discipline, and willingness to learn
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Capable of standing or sitting for extended periods and performing physical labor as required
• Ability to occasionally exert up to 100 pounds of force and up to 40 pounds regularly
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as project schedules require
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and construction environments (dust, noise, heat, cold)
• Demonstrates professionalism, a positive attitude, and a team-oriented mindset

Additional Requirements

• Valid South Carolina driver's license with a good driving record
• Ability to pass background screening and pre-employment drug test

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) match with Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Bi-Annual Bonus Opportunities
• Annual Wage Evaluations
• 32 Hour Opportunity

About Sanders Brothers Construction Company, Inc.

Sanders Brothers Construction is a fully bonded, licensed, and insured general contractor specializing in heavy highway, street, and road construction, as well as asphalt manufacturing and recycling. Founded in the early 1960s, we continue to build on our core values of hard work, quality, and customer satisfaction while developing the next generation of construction professionals. Sanders Brothers Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Sanders Brothers Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. \"EEO is the Law\" www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm