Construction Specialist

Power Design; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Company holidays

Wellness resources

Care.com membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

Power Design is seeking a Construction Specialist in Charleston, SC to support MEP project teams on site, handling materials, performing basic tasks, and maintaining a safe, organized work environment. The role offers hands-on growth and potential apprenticeship opportunities across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades.

Ideal candidates will have a willingness to learn, a strong work ethic, and be able to work outdoors in varying conditions while adhering to safety standards and company

Qualifications

• Prior construction or labor experience preferred, but not required (training will be provided).
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, carrying, bending, and working outdoors in varying conditions.
• Willingness to learn and support multiple trades (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing).
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Demonstrate and uphold Power Design's core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams with material handling, including unloading, distributing, and staging materials on site.
• Assist with site preparation and clean-up, ensuring a safe and organized work environment.
• Perform basic tasks such as trenching, pulling wire, conduit support, equipment setup, and tool handling under the direction of skilled tradespeople.
• Collaborate with electricians, plumbers, and mechanical teams to provide general labor support across trades.
• Follow safety standards and protocols to maintain a safe worksite for everyone.
• Learn and apply basic construction techniques to prepare for growth opportunities within the trades.
• Support project documentation needs such as labeling, inventory tracking, and jobsite reporting.

Job description

About The Position

Ready to build a strong future in construction? We're looking for a Construction Specialist to keep our Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) projects organized, efficient, and productive. This person will gain hands-on experience across several scopes, directly contribute to our success, and have the potential to join our Apprenticeship Program in the future for continued career growth.

Position Responsibilities

• Support project teams with material handling, including unloading, distributing, and staging materials on site
• Assist with site preparation and clean-up, ensuring a safe and organized work environment
• Perform basic tasks such as trenching, pulling wire, conduit support, equipment setup, and tool handling under the direction of skilled tradespeople
• Collaborate with electricians, plumbers, and mechanical teams to provide general labor support across trades
• Follow safety standards and protocols to maintain a safe worksite for everyone
• Learn and apply basic construction techniques to prepare for growth opportunities within the trades
• Support project documentation needs such as labeling, inventory tracking, and jobsite reporting

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Prior construction or labor experience preferred, but not required (training will be provided)
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, carrying, bending, and working outdoors in varying conditions
• Willingness to learn and support multiple trades (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing)
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Commitment to workplace safety
• Demonstrate and uphold Power Design's core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth

Benefits And Perks

• Competitive salaries offered
• Comprehensive benefits packages available, including medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, as well as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options, short and long-term disability plans, and 401(k) with company matching available
• Paid parental leave, paid time off, and company holidays
• Discounts on a variety of services, mental and physical wellness resources, free Care.com membership, and other perks
• Exciting, award-winning workplace culture focused on employee appreciation, recognition, and fun

At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide

About Us

Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor, focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we've disrupted the industry by putting next-generation ideas to powerful, practical use because we care. We design breakthrough solutions that push the limits of what's possible by harnessing the collaborative power of our teams to elevate experiences and empower the communities where we live and work. In an industry that tends to look back, we're building better by staying grounded in our values, dedicated to our unique culture, and supportive of work-life balance - making us built to last. By investing in our people and doing things differently, we're designing what's next.

To learn more, visit www.powerdesigninc.us.