Job Description
DoD SkillBridge Internship : Project Manager
SkillBridge Host Company : Volta Homes LLC
SkillBridge Provider : Vets2PM LLC
Location : Ann Arbor, MI
Target Start Date : September 2024
This is your chance to enter into the construction industry - and learn about the new, innovative field of All-Electric, Zero-Energy, construction.
Applicants must be active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualify for the DoD SkillBridge Program.
To Apply :
- Go to www.vets2pm.com / skillbridge and complete the SkillBridge interest form.
- Return to this posting and click 'Apply'.
About the company :
Volta Home builds all-electric, zero-energy homes and multi-family buildings in Southeast Michigan, with a focus on off-site construction of building components. Volta develops innovative solutions for de-carbonizing housing at an affordable price, creating more comfortable and healthy living for occupants, and a good return on investment for developers.
Company website : https : / / www.linkedin.com / company / volta-homes / about /
Summary :
The intern will apply general building practices to hands-on zero-carbon home construction that is in progress.The hands-on building will expand the intern's knowledge of green home building and techniques that will prepare him / her for working with other trades in the construction business and could prepare them for completing Michigan builders license or PMP Certification to name a couple.Essential Duties and Responsibilities, while learning Project Management in this field :
Plan, coordinate, and oversee all aspects relating to a construction project.The duties of a construction manager can include creating project timelines and worker schedules, coordinating daily activities for all workers, negotiating project costs, communicating project progress updates to clients, ensuring everyone on the job site works together as a team and supervising all workers to ensure the project remains compliant, on schedule and within the budget.Furthermore during this internship you will learn how to work with various materials such as siding and trim, hardwood flooring, wood doors and trim, custom-made cabinetry, tile.Additionally could be asked to work preparing concrete structures, excavation, solar PV components, PEX plumbing, heat pumps and more in residential multi-family structures.Typical Construction Project Manager Responsibilities :
SchedulingBudgetCommunication to shareholdersManaging timelinesContaining project ScopeInsuring quality product to all shareholdersRisk assessmentStakeholders assessment and involvementManage teamsReading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and sketches.Measuring, cutting, and joining materials made of wood or wood substitutes.Installing hardwood flooringHelp installing foundations and earth workFraming walls, porches and decksExterior siding and trimInstalling radiant floor heating, PEX plumbing and domestic water supply systemsInstalling ducting, ventilation equipment and split system heat pumpsParticipating in tours for the public and industry professionalsQualifications :
Intern must be able to learn to read building plans.Project Manager must know how to use power tools for cutting and shaping wood components.Basic knowledge of electrical wiring, plumbing and / or mechanical systems is a plus.Ability to problem-solve, writing down and obtaining approval for solutions before installing them.Good at organizing work spaces and job sites; clean and safe work environments.Additional Training :
Using programs such as Smartsheet to manage projects.Controlling timing (Gantt Charts), Budgets (updating documents and producing reports), and Scope (following drawings and plans).Quality (ensuring standards are met and inspections are passed).Apply PMP learning to hands-on zero-carbon home construction that is in progress.The hands-on work will expand knowledge of green home building and techniques.)
NOTE : Because this is a SkillBridge Internship, it is understood that no single candidate will have equal expertise in all the areas of responsibility listed. Successful candidates will possess a compelling combination of many of them and the self-awareness and wisdom to leverage existing and / or new resources in the area(s) where they lack personal mastery.]
If the SkillBridge candidate and Volta Homes want to continue working together after the internship, the intern would start in a construction position while continuing to learn Construction Project Management; at approximately $40K - $70K per year, depending on skills and qualifications.
Other :
Not all internships include certification training by Vets2PM, as many host companies include their own internship-focused training instead. If selected for an internship with Vets2PM please read your approval email, letter, and training plan to be sure you understand what is included in your internship.
Vets2PM Provides :
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification training and exam fee come with this internship through Vets2PM.Mentorship and guidance via regular SkillBridge Intern Zoom Meetings (1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at Noon Eastern).PM Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview skills course.Other free resources, including an electronic copy of 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'.
Salary : $40,000 - $70,000
