What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Operations Co-Op - Pittsburgh position at AMHigley The Albert M. Higley Co.?
About the Company
Higley Construction is one of the most experienced and respected construction firms in the region. For nearly a century we have helped our clients realize their goals and visions, while always adhering to our principles of honesty, integrity, and mutual respect.
Higley Construction is more than just a construction company because we build more than just buildings. Since 1925, we've built the offices where you work, the schools where you learn, and the hospitals where you heal. We build environments so that you can live, work, and play. With every building, we go beyond bricks and mortar by connecting people and place.
Job Summary
The Operations Co-Op is designed to introduce college students to office and field experiences in the commercial construction profession. The Co-Op rotation exposes the student to a wide array of professional interactions among management, project managers, field workers, consulting professionals, clients, and related trades, exploring the role of each within a project. The Co-Op will work under corporate managers, project managers, or field superintendents on a variety of construction tasks. Ultimately, this program intends to enhance the Co-Op's individual abilities by gaining on-site knowledge of how a project idea becomes a construction reality.
The Co-Op will either be assigned to an active construction project site and / or a construction specialized department located at one of our office locations in Detroit, Michigan; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Cleveland, Ohio; or Morristown, New Jersey.
Responsibilities :
Learn and understand project design drawings and specifications to accurately interpret and gather necessary information.
Capture and document project site photographs to record construction progress and existing conditions before starting work in new areas.
- Acquire knowledge of the submittal process for obtaining approval of building materials.
- Prepare and effectively maintain a submittal log.
- Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager in preparing and processing along with maintaining Request for Information (RFI) logs for tracking purposes.
- Collaborate with the Project Manager and Superintendent to prepare weekly meeting minutes for subcontractor and Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings.
- Prepare daily reports summarizing project activities.
- Attend safety meetings, walkthroughs, and weekly toolbox talks.
- Review weekly safety audits with the Superintendent to ensure compliance and address any issues.
- Participate in quality meetings and quality walkthroughs to ensure project standards are met.
- Adhere strictly to safety procedures, includes personal protection apparel and equipment.
- Software's Utilized : Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Flashtract, Plangrid, Microsoft SharePoint, Jonas Premier, HammerTech (Safety / Quality), Oracle P6 (Project Controls), Onscreen-Takeoff (Preconstruction).
Qualifications and Abilities :
Education and Qualifications :
Drug and Alcohol Screening Requirement
As part of your employment with Higley Construction an initial pre-employment drug and alcohol test is required. This is followed by company-wide annual and random drug and alcohol testing for all employees for the duration of your employment. Higley Construction prohibits employees from being under the influence of substances such as drugs or alcohol during work hours. Higley Construction is dedicated to the Safety of all individuals in our offices and our job sites.
Higley Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Higley Construction, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet Equal Employment Opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Higley Construction are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
