Rotational Field Development Associate

Sanders Brothers Construction Co. Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) match with Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Bi-Annual Bonus Opportunities

Annual Wage Evaluations

32 Hour Opportunity

Job summary

Sanders Brothers Construction Company, Inc. in Charleston, SC seeks a motivated Construction Field Associate for our field operations team. The role begins with a 1–2 month shadowing period alongside Area Managers, gaining exposure to sitework, utilities, asphalt, and jobsite coordination.

After training, the associate will rotate through departments based on company needs, with growth tied to performance and demonstrated skills in technical operations and leadership in heavy civil construction.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent military experience with transferable leadership/technical skills
• Previous construction or field experience preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform physical labor and lift up to 100 pounds
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as schedules require

Responsibilities

• Shadow and support area management team during onboarding to learn daily operations, scheduling, safety practices, and crew coordination
• Work with Area Manager, Superintendents, Foremen, Project Managers, Estimators, and Surveyors in a developmental field role
• Perform hands-on work such as heavy equipment operation, laying underground utilities, and asphalt paving across multiple job sites
• Learn construction methods across Sanders Brothers Construction areas
• Complete required safety training and development programs
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning equipment, materials, and jobsite logistics
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and project stakeholders
• Maintain safety, quality, integrity, and teamwork focus

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent military experience with transferable leadership or technical skills

Job description

Sanders Brothers Construction Company, Inc. in Charleston, SC seeks a motivated Construction Field Associate for our field operations team. The role begins with a 1–2 month shadowing period alongside Area Managers, gaining exposure to sitework, utilities, asphalt, and jobsite coordination.

After training, the associate will rotate through departments based on company needs, with growth tied to performance and demonstrated skills in technical operations and leadership in heavy civil construction.