Part-Time or Full-Time Internship
Job Description:
This is a hybrid position with the potential to be in field or in office, depending on the current needs of the company and the applicant’s interest and abilities.
Job Responsibilities:
When in the office, assist and support Project Managers and office staff with various daily tasks including but not limited to:
- Assist Project Manager by obtaining pricing for the development of cost estimates
- Maintain current and orderly job site files
- Support Project Manager in the preparation of daily and monthly reports
- Assist Project Manager in obtaining required permits for the work from governmental agencies and incoordinating required inspections by appropriate inspectors
- Maintain document control and distribution
- Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with coordinating the work of each trade
- Assist with printing and updating plans and specifications
- Assist with answering phones and greeting clients when needed
- Local miscellaneous errand running in company vehicle
- Scanning and saving miscellaneous documents and drawings
- Assist project management team with the submittal and distribution of project documents via ProCore
- Assist with the set-up and bid request for current projects bidding, including phone calls and emails tocontractors and vendors
- Maintain updated drawing logs for all current and bidding projects
- Assist with the project set-up; this includes uploading plans, specs, permit documents, contracts, andother information into ProCore
- Assist with collecting and saving documents for project closeout
- Other duties that might be assigned by the project management team or office staff
When on-site, assist and support the project Superintendent with various daily task including but not limited to:
- Assist with the coordinating and supervising all on site activities
- Identify and resolve construction site problems
- Prioritizing tasks to provide for smooth flow of project
- Promote teamwork and good company morale
- Assist with coordinating inspections with authorities having jurisdiction
- Assist with generating “Requests for Information” and communicate to project manager for submission
- Assist with operating an organized on-site project office including but not limited to up-to-date contractdocuments, project filing system and as-built construction documents
- Assist with overseeing the quality of construction, worker productivity, and jobsite safety practice
- Assist superintendent with any light carpentry work needed on the project site
- Always comply with Scherer Construction/OSHA safety standards on site
- Establish and maintain a positive relationship with many different people, including owners, architects, engineers and local building officials, craft workers
- Assist with the coordination of all site deliveries and storage
- Responsible for maintaining the Company property
- Other duties that might be assigned by the project management team
Job Skills, Knowledge, Training and Experience:
- This is an intern / entry level position. Previous experience is preferred but not required
- Knowledge of ProCore software is preferred but not required
- Required: proficient in Microsoft Office
- Some physical labor required
- Ability to lift 40 lbs.
Education and Training Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be actively pursuing a career path in Construction Management through UF or UNF