Jobs for Construction Management students
Construction Management career tracks
Since the position calls for a college degree and
substantial experience in different construction roles, good construction
managers are tough to find.
In the United States, construction projects account for
almost 10 percent of the Gross National Product. The construction business is
also incredibly diverse, and there is a large demand for Construction
Management professionals with degrees.
Typical entry level positions (click to expand) Superintendent: Responsible for all field operations on the construction site, including subcontractor scheduling, material and labor management, and customer relations.
Assistant superintendent: Supports the site superintendent in the management of the construction project.
Field engineer: Is charged with site layout and quality control on the jobsite and assists in document control and submittal review.
Safety engineer: Manages safety on construction jobsites and formulates safety policies for the construction firm.
Cost engineer: is responsible for cost control on the contraction project, and works closely with estimating in developing historical costs for future estimates.
Estimator: Is responsible for developing computer based cost models of the construction project, which are used to negotiate contracts with subcontractors and owners.
Purchasing agent: Expedites material procurement and delivery and helps develop subcontract agreements.
Project manager: handles the administrative side of the construction project by negotiating change orders, developing schedules, managing contracts, and maintaining bottom line responsibilities.
Scheduler: Develops computer based scheduling models which are used to keep the job on track.
Expediter: Assists in maintaining construction schedules and handle the purchase and tracking of important material components at the jobsite.
Sales/marketing: Market construction services or construction products and materials.
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Current Positions Available
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Wespac Construction,
Inc.
Job Description
Estimator – Entry Level
Scope: In
a manner consistent with Company policies, procedures and objectives the
Estimating Coordinator is responsible for Document Control, Sub solicitation
and feed backs, Estimating, inputting and tracking Project List, and assisting
Estimators.
Log documents in and circulate plans for projects
bidding (i.e. Set up Bid box, Bid Folder for plan circulation, and Transmittal
for plan distribution etc.)
Maintain Isqft.com and Plan Room documents.
- Sub
Solicitation and feed backs
Put together bid packages by using Isqft.com by
selecting which Subcontractors and trades will be bidding each project. Work closely with the Estimator for that
project in selecting the Subs and getting the coverage for the project. Invite Subcontractors through Isqft.com on
projects that we are bidding.
Also maintain Project Bid Summary list for office
personnel to know of projects bidding, notify Subcontractors of any Addendum’s
on the project through Bid Fax and phone calls.
Through the Bid process assist in any RFI to the Architect or direct the
Subcontractors in the right direction.
Assist in quantity take-offs and Excel input. Bid Day assist in abstracting scopes of work
and making calls for coverage, attending the Fax Room to get proposals to the
Estimator etc. May also deliver bids on
Bid Days.
Maintain Subcontractors Master list. Send out
pre-qualification form to new Subcontractors to get all their qualification
together: Trade, areas, scopes of work, and experience documented for
Management’s review. Also maintain data
base of current phone numbers, addresses, and contacts of current
Subcontractors.
Maintain isqft.COM of archiving or deleting Bidfiles
once they have been completed.
Assist incoming calls, faxes
distributed, fax machines and printer supplies (paper, ink) in working
order.
Being the most proficient in isqft.com you will
train all Project Engineers, new estimators in the use of isqft.com and the
document control procedures.
Send your resumes to mgutknecht@wespacaz.com
Sales Representative
We are looking for a results driven, dynamic Sales
Representative to work in our Phoenix, AZ location. The
successful candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, exciting environment
with opportunity for career growth readily available. The position provides a
highly competitive compensation plan which includes salary + commission and
numerous group benefits.
Gale Contractor Service, part of Masco Contractor Services (MCS), is a business
unit of Masco Corporation, a Fortune 500 company. MCS is dedicated to providing
outstanding service for builder customers by offering a wide range of
installation capabilities, logistical know-how and unique services on a
national level. Our sister companies include Delta Faucet Company and Behr
Process Corporation.
Position Responsibilities:
- Responsible for sales and business development.
- Profitably grow sales to achieve annual sales and margin goals.
- Build relationships with key decision makers to create partnerships that
promote collaboration in marketing, supply chain, operations, and sales.
- Execute strategies for gaining new business and increasing business with
existing customers by presenting how MCS can add value to their business by
becoming their primary supplier through increased sales, reduction of costs,
and increased productivity.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Excellent organization skills.
- 3+ year’s sales experience, preferable.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- PC proficiency.
- Strong sales and negotiation skills.
- Strong industry and market knowledge.
- Ability to travel frequently
- College Degree in business, sales, or marketing, preferable
- Recent college graduates also encouraged to apply
EOE Click the link below to learn more about our company: http://youtu.be/p_2LYrfP2k8
Contact
Sandra Hauger
Regional HR Manager
Masco Administrative Services
(386) 846-9773
Sandra.hauger@mascocs.com
http://www.mascocs.com/
FCI Constructors, Inc. is currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to work in the Arizona Division, based in Phoenix, AZ. FCI is a commercial / light industrial Construction Manager and General Contractor. Corporate headquarters are located in Grand Junction, Colorado. Other offices are located in Denver and Durango, CO; Cheyenne, WY; and Aztec, NM. Annual volume is approximately $250 million. Projects are mostly commercial and include: schools, fire stations, detention facilities, churches and post offices. Projects range in size from $500,000 to $45,000,000 with an average project size of $3-5 million.
Project Engineer
Responsibilities and Duties: The primary role for the project engineer is to provide support to the Project Manager and Project Superintendent. Duties include creating and maintaining submittal registers, logging and reviewing submittals, maintain subcontractor and owner meeting minutes, management of RFI’s, creating and maintaining schedules, assisting in the scheduling of subcontractors, and other duties as assigned by the Project Manager or Project Superintendent. This position could be stationed either in the field or in the main office as necessary.
Contact:
Chad Hafstrom, Project Manager
623-772-7400 Phone
623-877-3300 Fax
602-524-9727 Cell
chafstrom@fciol.com
Sales Representative
We are looking for a results driven, dynamic Sales Representative to work in our Tucson, AZ location. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, exciting environment with opportunity for career growth readily available. The position provides a highly competitive compensation plan which includes salary + commission and numerous group benefits.
Gale Insulation part of Masco Contractor Services (MCS), is a business unit of Masco Corporation, a Fortune 500 company. MCS is dedicated to providing outstanding service for builder customers by offering a wide range of installation capabilities, logistical know-how and unique services on a national level. Our sister companies include Delta Faucet Company and Behr Process Corporation.
Position Responsibilities:
- Responsible for sales and business development.
- Profitably grow sales to achieve annual sales and margin goals.
- Build relationships with key decision makers to create partnerships that promote collaboration in marketing, supply chain, operations, and sales.
- Execute strategies for gaining new business and increasing business with existing customers by presenting how MCS can add value to their business by becoming their primary supplier through increased sales, reduction of costs, and increased productivity.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Excellent organization skills.
- 3+ year’s sales experience, preferable.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- PC proficiency.
- Strong sales and negotiation skills.
- Strong industry and market knowledge.
- Ability to travel frequently
- College Degree in business, sales, or marketing, preferable
- Recent college graduates also encouraged to apply
EOE Click the link below to learn more about our company: http://youtu.be/p_2LYrfP2k8
Contact
Sandra Hauger
Regional HR Manager
Masco Administrative Services
(386) 846-9773
Sandra.hauger@mascocs.com
http://www.mascocs.com/
Zernco, Inc.
is a General Contractor specializing in restaurant, retail, and office
remodeling; new construction; repair/maintenance; and design/build. Since our
founding nearly 20 years ago, we have prided ourselves on maintaining close
relationships with our clients and employees, and have
continued to operate on our core values of Integrity, Quality, and Safety.
Zernco is
looking for people with the desire to travel and expand their knowledge. We are
based in Kansas, but our projects are located throughout the Midwest and East
Coast. At Zernco we love a challenge. That’s why we take on some of the most
interesting projects – sometimes working outside our clients’ operational hours
to ensure minimal interruption to their business during construction. It’s this
willingness to partner with our clients as well as our commitment to quality
that keeps them requesting our services again and again.
Zernco offers
attractive benefits such as:
- Competitive wages
- Generous per diem
- Advancement
opportunities
- Benefits
- Medical/Dental
Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Simple IRA
- Paid Time Off
(PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Employee referral
program
Ready to learn more about becoming a
member of the Zernco team?
Visit www.zernco.com to complete
an application or send your resume to
Marilyn Prilliman, Zernco Inc.,
11225 SW Highway 54, Augusta, KS 67010
or email it to mprilliman@zernco.com.
Position Summary
Provides technical engineering
information to company supervision and specialty contractors to ensure the
project complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and
design instructions. Reviews, analyzes
and resolves field construction problems, discrepancies and interferences with
General Contractor, and/or specialty contractors. Performs all functions in consonance with the
company’s culture, ethics and code of conduct.
Essential
Functions/Responsibilities:
- Monitor field work contract work to ensure
compliance with company standards, procedures and specifications and codes.
- Research and preparation of change requests to
resolve design issues for approval.
- Responsible for clear and tractable document
control in accordance with established policies and procedures to create/track
RFI’s and transmit/track submittals.
- Attend and actively participate in project
coordination and OAC meetings as requested or required.
- Coordinate periodic job-related photographs for
records.
- Work closely with the project’s Superintendent
to track/record documents, such as, daily reports, schedule updates, tool box
talks, man power, etc.
- Responsible for reading all RFI’s, ASI’s and any
changes issued by the General Contractor and relaying information back to project
management.
- Responsible for any quantity takeoffs, as
required by project management.
Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes:
- Currently pursuing a construction or engineering
degree or equivalent training and experience.
- Working knowledge of assigned discipline design
and overall engineering standards is necessary.
- Acquiring knowledge of the company’s standards
and procedures expected.
- Ability to assume responsibility, interface and
communicate effectively with others a must.
- Ability and desire to learn new software and
systems.
- Must be proficient in MS Office.
- Ability to ready plans required.
Contact