About the role#
The Construction Co-Op program introduces college students to office and field experiences within the commercial construction industry. You will work under the guidance of corporate managers, project managers, or field superintendents to gain hands-on knowledge of how project concepts become physical structures. This rotation involves professional interactions with management, consulting professionals, clients, and various trades.
What you'll do#
- Learn and interpret project design drawings and specifications.
- Capture and document construction progress through site photography.
- Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager with Request for Information (RFI) logs.
- Prepare daily reports summarizing project activities.
- Maintain submittal logs and assist with the material approval process.
- Prepare weekly meeting minutes for subcontractor and owner-architect-contractor meetings.
- Attend safety meetings, walkthroughs, and weekly toolbox talks.
- Review safety audits to ensure compliance and participate in quality walkthroughs.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a degree program for civil engineering, construction management, architecture, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field.
- A strong desire to pursue a career in construction management.
- Proficiency in, or an eagerness to learn, construction software such as Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Plangrid, SharePoint, and others.
- Strong competency in business writing.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Excellent problem-solving and mathematical skills.
- Willingness to adhere to all safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment.
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders or scaffolding, and working in various environmental conditions.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, as well as participation in ongoing random testing.
Location & details#
- Location: Warren, New Jersey.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Status: Full-time, paid position.
About Higley Construction
Higley Construction is a privately held construction firm based in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1925, the company manages projects in sectors such as education, healthcare, and commercial development. It employs between 51 and 200 people. The firm provides services including general contracting, design-build, and preconstruction.
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