Application Instructions
About Ideal Contracting
Ideal Contracting, LLC., a union minority general contractor, was formed in 1998. Starting as a small general contractor servicing primarily the automotive industry, the company has since grown to be one of the largest general contractors in Michigan. Receiving both local and national recognition for its service, quality, efficiency, safety, and innovative construction techniques. Ideal Contracting has earned a strong reputation for excellence in its field.
Ideal Contracting's growing staff of construction professionals and union trade labor workforce have a commitment to evolve and grow their already vast experience base. Adding self-perform capabilities through the years has allowed the company continuous growth opportunities.
Ideal Contracting truly works to create a unique environment where employees are given an opportunity to shine both within the workplace and the community. Striving to maintain a presence within our neighborhoods, and place an inherent value making a positive impact. You will find working with Ideal Contracting to be rewarding on multiple levels.
Please complete the online employment application and upload your resume to be considered for our 2024 Build U Intern Program.
Position Description
ROLE
Provide technical support for resolution of engineering issues. Document project information for record keeping and use during job.
Position is considered an entry level into safety, without an expectation of past construction experience. Interns receive active guidance from Project Team to complete and prioritize tasks.
MINIMUM RESPONSIBILITIES
- Document Control
- Assist in processing submittals and shop drawings
- Receive and route jobsite correspondence
- Assist in Maintaining and distributing project documentation
- Assist with project start-up and closeout documents
- Document minutes during jobsite meetings
- Assist in archiving project information at completion for owner's review
- Field Operations
- Enforce corporate safety policies on jobsite, working closely with the project manager, safety representative, and superintendent to support the project safety plan to provide another set of eyes for safety compliance
- Walk job to assist with enforcement of schedule with contractors in field
Position Requirements
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Pursuing a bachelor's degree or equivalent in Construction Management
GPA 3.0 and above
Prior internship experience in construction management is desirable but not required
SKILL SETS
Computer Skills
Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer
Communication Skills
Ability to express thoughts/ideas through written and verbal communication
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ideal Contracting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of such factors as race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, citizenship, handicap, height, weight and marital status. Under the State Persons with Disabilities Act and the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer has a legal obligation to accommodate an employee's or job applicant's disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the employer. A person with a disability may allege a violation against an employer regarding a failure to accommodate his or her condition under Michigan law only if the person notifies the employer in writing of the need for accommodation within 182 days after the date the person knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.