Cooperative Education Student (Co-Op)/Intern

Crowder Construction Company; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans, including Medical, Dental and Vision

401k Savings Plan

Life/AD&D and Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Company Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Job summary

A family-owned construction firm in Roanoke, Virginia, is seeking a Co-Op/Intern to assist project management teams. Responsibilities include learning to interpret project specifications, managing files, and assisting with bid preparations. Ideal candidates should be pursuing a civil engineering degree with strong communication skills and a passion for construction. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on various job sites. Apply today to embark on a promising career in construction.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn quickly and complete assignments accurately.
• Display of initiative and high personal standards.
• Evidence of past interest in construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist project management and estimating teams with daily tasks.
• Learn to interpret project specifications and bid preparations.
• Maintain project files and assist with invoice approval.

Skills

Communication (verbal and written)

Team collaboration

Initiative

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Advanced Microsoft Office

Education

4-year civil engineering degree or comparable

Tools

Quest estimating software

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

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. Crowder is Building America and Proud of It ® as reflected in our Mission Statement: 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.

If you are looking for a career, not just a job, with a company committed to your future, apply today.

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: ALL Applicants must be:

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

Primary function of a Co-Op/Intern: 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 Include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Work in Project Management (Office & Field)

• 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 aspectsof jobsite safety.
• Assist with value engineering.
• Prepare scopes of work for subcontractorsand 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 Miscrosoft 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

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