Location: Alabaster, Alabama
Company: VPG Enterprise
As a construction manager intern, you will be exposed to all aspects of the job, from project planning to on-site coordination and quality control. You will work closely with the project manager and other members of the construction team to ensure that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is interested in a career in construction / architecture working towards a and looking to gain some firsthand experience. Duties and Responsibilities Assist the construction manager with a variety of tasks related to on-site project management, including but not limited to: Reviewing and understanding project documents
such as blueprints, specifications, and schedules Assisting with the development of project budgets and timelines Coordinating and communicating with project subcontractors Monitoring project progress and documenting daily activities Assist with quality control and safety compliance on the jobsite Help resolve any issues that arise during construction Attend project meetings and take accurate minutes Prepare reports for the construction manager as requested Perform other duties as assigned This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in pursuing a career in construction management or engineering The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently
with minimal supervision Qualifications Junior or Senior working towards a degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, or related field GPA of 3.0 or higher Proficient in Microsoft Office, with aptitude to learn new software and systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong time-management skills and multitasking ability Ability to work independently and as part of a team Additional job duties/responsibilities (Not in Description): The team member must be able to work effectively in a challenging environment, quickly learn new and unfamiliar concepts and tasks, collaborate with other individuals in a constructive and effective manner, and meet strict deadlines and manage competing priorities, with quality of work.
This is a full-time position which can involve over 40 hours a week. Due to the nature of the job, the team member must be able to occasionally work early/late hours to deal with an urgent matter or delay. Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities: Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position: None. Primary Location: Harvey, Louisiana Job Function : Students / Early Careers FLSA Status : Non- Exempt Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered Number of Openings: 1 An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.
Please see statements below. EEO Statement: VPG Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, gender, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The VPG Construction expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, interaction, gender, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the VPG Construction System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.
Accessibility: VPG provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you need accommodation for the recruiting process, please contact Human Resources and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Human Resources Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, VPG expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform duties as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties. VPG Construction Pay Transparency Policy Statement: VPG Construction will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. WORKING CONDITIONS: As a provider of essential services, VPG Construction expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. VPG Construction will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position. VPG PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT: VPG will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. WORKING CONDITIONS: As a provider of essential services, VPG Construction expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. VPG Construction will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position. Powered by Jazz HR
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