Cooperative Education Student (Co-Op)/Intern

Crowder Construction Company; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans, including Medical, Dental and Vision

401k Savings Plan

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Crowder Construction Company in Durham, NC, is seeking a Cooperative Education Student (Co-Op)/Intern to assist project management and estimating teams. This position involves three work rotations at different locations in the Southeast.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a civil engineering degree and has strong communication skills. Benefits include health plans and educational assistance. Join us and gain valuable experience in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the US.
• Able to pass a drug test.
• Exhibit initiative and high personal standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist project management and estimating teams with daily tasks.
• Maintain project files and current drawings.
• Communicate with vendors and subcontractors.

Skills

Communication Skills

Civil Engineering Knowledge

Initiative

Teamwork

Advanced Microsoft Office

Education

4-year civil engineering degree (completed or pursuing)

Tools

AutoCAD

Quest estimating software

Job description

Cooperative Education Student (Co-Op)/Intern

Since 1947, Crowder has built a legacy of success in the construction industry. We work throughout the Southeast on heavy construction infrastructure projects ranging from bridges, dams, water and wastewater treatment facilities, power plants and other energy facilities. We are a general contractor who self performs civil, electrical and mechanical trades on both traditional and more complex alternative delivery projects.

As a family and employee‑owned company, it is the spirit of not only doing the right things, but doing things the right way that is the true legacy of our founders and our people.

We are dedicated to superior performance and committed to making a positive difference for our clients, for our communities, and in the lives of our employees.

CROWDER IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE) All Qualified Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Crowder is a Drug Free Workplace and E-Verify Employer

Requirements

• 18 years of Age
• Able to Pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US

Primary Function

To assist (and learn from) project management and/or estimating teams with daily tasks to build/estimate projects. Co‑Op assignments normally involve three (3) work rotations alternating with school semester attendance. Each rotation will be at a different location with one of our job sites in the southeast region of the United States.

Typical Duties

• Learn the Construction Specifications Institute Master Format, divisions and sections, and how it relates to the Construction Industry.
• Learn to read and interpret project specifications, contract requirements, and bid preparations.
• Perform subcontractor soliciting.
• Perform quantity take-offs.
• Learn and utilize Quest estimating software.
• Become familiar with labor costs. Analyze labor for specific tasks.
• Receive and evaluate supplier and subcontractor proposals.
• Participate in bid reviews.
• Assist in preparing bid packages.

Project Management Duties

• Maintain project files, current drawings, as‑built records, and production records.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Estimate material needs for purchasing.
• Write purchase orders.
• Inventory control.
• Assist with the invoice approval process.
• Learn aspects of jobsite safety.
• Assist with value engineering.
• Prepare scopes of work for subcontractors and major vendors.
• Understand budgets and cost tracking.
• Negotiate prices and services.
• Assist with the management of subcontractors.
• Review and prepare submittal documents and O&M manuals.
• Correspond and communicate with vendors, subcontractors, owners, engineers, internal office staff, and field personnel.
• Assist with analyzing, procuring, and tracking construction equipment.
• Assist with project schedules (CPM).
• Assist field personnel with technical matters.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with project team.
• 4-year civil engineering degree (completed, currently pursuing, or comparable) from an accredited university with a 2.5 GPA or higher preferred.
• Ability to learn as shown by completing assignments accurately with decreased supervisor oversight through 3 rotations.
• Display initiative to go above and beyond minimum expectations (is hungry to learn).
• Set high personal standards and strive for excellence in quality of work.
• Ability to work with a team by contributing to discussions and helping team members.
• Evidence of past interest in construction through previous jobs, activities, and/or volunteering preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
• Quickly and consistently adhere to all safety requirements.
• Timely and punctual arrival to appointed workplace, meetings, and jobsites.

Benefits

• Health Plans, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Tax-Advantaged Spending Accounts (HSA and FSA)
• Wellness Program with Incentives
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life/AD&D and Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Crowder YOUniversity Career‑Based Training
• Educational Assistance

Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Employee Services at

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.