DOD SkillBridge Program - Construction Project Representative

Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

401(k) Match

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. offers a 3-month DOD SkillBridge Construction Project Representative program located across Minnesota and Wisconsin. You will support construction observations, staking, records, and submittal review while working with our field crew and engineering staff.

The role emphasizes outdoor work, site interaction with owners, contractors, and the project team; military service members with up to 180 days left before separation are encouraged to apply. Relocation not provided.

Qualifications

• Must be a Military Service Member with 180 days of service or fewer remaining before your separation date.
• Ability to work in extended outdoor conditions and navigate rugged terrain.
• General knowledge of public infrastructure/civil construction and AutoCAD drafting is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and own transportation; reimbursement for business travel; motor vehicle record check on onboarding.

Responsibilities

• You will assist with construction observations and construction staking on assigned projects.
• You will maintain detailed records and documentation of construction activities, along with recording quantities and materials testing.
• You will perform basic engineering computations and make basic engineering survey measurements.
• You will gain experience reviewing and approving project submittals, contract pay vouchers, work orders, change orders and supplemental agreements.
• This position will interact with staff, landowners, contractors, and subcontractors.

Skills

Construction observations

Record keeping

Engineering calculations

Submittal review

Stakeholder communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Bolton & Menk is seeking a Construction Project Representative through our DOD SkillBridge Program. SkillBridge is a Department of Defense (DOD) program that helps service members gain civilian work experience. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Southeast, Midwest, and beyond.

DOD SkillBridge Program - Construction Project Representative engage in a 3-month immersive experience predominately collaborating with our seasoned construction services team in the field, where they can apply their newly acquired skills to actually work projects.

This opportunity is located in offices:

• Minnesota: Baxter, Burnsville, Chaska, Duluth, Oakdale
• Wisconsin: Milwaukee

What You Will Be Doing

• You will assist with construction observations and construction staking on assigned projects
• You will maintain detailed records and documentation of construction activities, along with recording quantities and materials testing
• You will perform basic engineering computations and make basic engineering survey measurements
• You will gain experience reviewing and approving project submittals, contract pay vouchers, work orders, change orders and supplemental agreements
• This position will interact with staff, landowners, contractors, and subcontractors

What We Are Looking For

• Must be a Military Service Member with 180 days of service or fewer remaining before your separation date
• Must have the ability to work in extended outdoor conditions and be physically capable of navigating rugged terrain for the purpose of performing the duties outlined above
• General knowledge of public infrastructure/civil construction and AutoCAD drafting are preferred
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the firm's standard rates. Must also own their own transportation. You will be reimbursed for business-related travel. A check of the candidate's motor vehicle record will be conducted as part of the on-boarding

Relocation and housing are not included. Wages and Benefits provided by Department of Defense while participating in the program.

Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Supporting Our Service Members

Bolton & Menk offers a variety of benefit programs and amenities designed to support you and your family at every stage of life.

Benefits

• Military Affinity Group
• Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
• ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
• 401(k) Match Program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short term and Long-term disability
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

WHY BOLTON & MENK?

Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, North Carolina, and South Carolina providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer including disability and vets.

Equal Opportunity Employer For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.