Construction Specialist

powerdesigninc; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Wellness resources & discounts

Care.com membership & other perks

Job summary

Power Design is seeking a Construction Specialist in Oakland, CA to support ME P projects on site, assisting with material handling, site prep, and basic trades tasks. You will gain hands-on experience across multiple scopes and have the potential to join our Apprenticeship Program for continued growth.

You'll collaborate with electricians, plumbers, and mechanical teams, follow safety protocols, and contribute to organized, efficient job sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or labor preferred, but training will be provided.
• Physically capable of lifting, carrying, bending, and working outdoors in varying conditions.
• Willingness to learn and support multiple trades (MEP).
• Strong work ethic, reliability and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Demonstrate Power Design’s core values of 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

CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST

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
• Pay range is $18.00 - $25.00 an hour

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.

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, generous paid time off, including holidays, and more.