Buckeye Construction & Restoration - Construction Intern

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

BCR - Buckeye Construction & Restoration is a specialty contractor focused on the repair, restoration, and modification of masonry, concrete, and steel structures. Combining old world craftsmanship with modern technology, our team specializes in making structures last longer. Our work supports many industries/structures including historic buildings, schools, universities, stadiums, churches, parking garages, commercial buildings, office buildings, municipal buildings, industrial buildings, water/waste water, infrastructure, and many others.

Our services include:

• Façade and building envelope
• Reinforcement and strengthening
• Facilities upgrades and modification
• Historic preservation and restoration
• Building maintenance
  
  

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Buckeye Construction & Restoration is looking for Interns for the Spring and Summer of 2024. The program will include opportunities for both in-office and field experiences. Assist and support Estimating, Field Operations/Safety, and Project Management in planning, directing, and coordinating designated project activities to ensure all goals and objectives are met.

ROUTINE DUTIES:

During this internship program you will be exposed to three areas of construction- Estimating, Project Management, and Superintendent/Field:

Estimating Support – responsible to assist estimating staff to:

• Partner with the bid team to develop cost estimates from contract documents and plans.
• Review bid documents to create quantity take-offs; develop RFI’s as required.
• Utilize cutting edge software to perform quantity takeoffs to prepare hard bid estimates.
• Participate in jobsite walkthroughs to verify actual field conditions.
• Develop a list of qualified subcontract bidders using proper tools.
• Communicate with subcontract bidders to increase coverage if necessary.
• Receive and analyze Subcontractor bids as they relate to drawings, specifications and scope of work using bid day form.
  
  

Superintendent Support – responsible to assist field operations / safety staff to:

• Maintain daily logs, which document day-to-day job activities; participate in Subcontractor meetings to coordinate activities.
• Monitor field variations and keep the Project Superintendent informed of any changes.
• Ensure that subcontractors understand and adhere to the job schedule.
• Complete daily jobsite walks to review conditions/progress and assist in completing audits, inspections, and daily logs.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with company’s safety program, safety codes and regulations.
• Generate punch list, determine responsible subcontractor for each item and follow up with subcontractor(s) to ensure timely completion.
• Work on site and interact with clients, owner’s reps or end users/unit owners as required by a project.
  
  

Project Management Support - responsible to assist project management staff to:

• Assist in the day-to-day management of overall project operations, people, and processes to help in learning all facets of the construction industry.
• Participate in construction meetings with owners, architects, and engineers; provide updates as required.
• Review and process submittals, shop drawings and RFI’s. Establish, maintain, and update logs that meet Company or Owner’s specifications.
• Assist Project Managers with technical compliance and oversight of construction activities and field operations.
• Assist in executing and managing subcontract agreements.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, specifications, and related technical documents.
• Maintain change order log to review weekly status of changes.
• Partner with Project Manager to conduct key customer service visits throughout the project, from Pre-Construction meetings to close-out, ensuring project commitments are met and issues are resolved.
• Identifies opportunities for performance improvement and process redesign.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must be entering their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year and currently enrolled in a Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related program of study.
• Previous industry internship/work experiences a plus.
• Minimum of a 2.5 GPA strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills both verbal & written with ability to engage with customers and business partners.
• Self-starter, with the ability prioritize and coordinate multiple projects in a deadline driven environment.
• Strong positive attitude, ability to follow direction, take initiative, display desire to learn.
• Ability to perform job functions safely.
• Willingness to travel to job sites.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

Duration: This is a temporary spring & summer internship. Official start and end dates are flexible based on student's availability.

CORE VALUES

Value Honesty

Amazing Judgment

Leading by Taking Action

Unified Team

Exceeding Customer Expectations

Swift to Change

Buckeye Construction & Restoration is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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