Leader Development Program

About the role

Participate in an approximately 18-month rotational development program designed to provide broad, hands-on experience in multiple aspects of heavy and highway construction. Rotations may include Field Operations, Project Superintendent, Project Management, and Estimating, with individual assignments generally lasting three to six months based on business needs, individual development, and interest.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Laborer capacity as part of an assigned field crew to develop hands-on knowledge of construction means and methods, materials, tools, equipment, production, safety, and quality.
• Assist with activities applicable to the assigned operation, which may include paving, milling, utilities, site development, concrete, bridge, PennDOT, or other heavy/highway construction work.
• Maintain a safe and organized jobsite and work safely around construction equipment, traffic, trenches, confined spaces, and other jobsite hazards as applicable to the assignment.
• Operate or be trained to operate construction equipment as appropriate to the assigned operation and applicable qualifications and training.
• Aid in planning, scheduling, and executing day-to-day project operations to promote safety, quality, productivity, and efficient use of resources.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of project plans, specifications, safety requirements, production expectations, and construction schedules.
• Assist with short- and long-term scheduling and coordination of crews, equipment, materials, suppliers, subcontractors, and supporting operations.
• Monitor field activities to develop an understanding of productivity, quality, project sequencing, and efficient utilization of personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Aid in required project documentation and reports and communicate with internal departments, customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and other project participants.
• Aid in establishing and maintaining communication with field personnel, owners, engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and others involved in assigned projects.
• Aid in developing an understanding of contract administration, cost controls, financial performance, project documentation, and other administrative aspects of construction project management.
• Aid in performing a variety of manual construction tasks as assigned, including handling and placing construction materials and safely using hand and power tools.
• Aid in assisting with the technical and administrative management of construction projects from award through completion.
• Aid in preparing bid proposal estimates for civil and heavy/highway construction projects.
• Aid in performing quantity takeoffs and obtaining information from plans, proposals, cross sections, field measurements, and other bid documents.
• Aid in researching material pricing, purchase information, quotations, subcontractor information, historical data, and productivity information used in developing estimates.
• Aid in preparing project update documents, bid packages, and related estimating documentation.
• Aid in developing an understanding of estimating techniques, cost components, production assumptions, and the relationship between estimating and actual project performance.
• Learn and utilize applicable Company construction, estimating, scheduling, project management, and related software systems.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees throughout the Company and with external project partners.
• Follow Company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Exercise proper care and maintenance of Company tools and equipment.
• Travel to and arrive for starting time at various jobsites and Company locations as required.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license for the state in which the employee resides with an acceptable driving record per Company minimum standards for drivers.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn multiple aspects of the construction business.
• Ability and willingness to work in both field and office environments.
• Must obtain and maintain all mandatory training applicable to assigned rotations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or a closely related field preferred.
• Previous construction-related work or internship experience preferred but not required.

Skills

• Heavy and highway construction practices and techniques.
• Civil engineering and construction principles.
• Construction means and methods.
• Construction equipment, materials, tools, and their applications.
• Construction plans, specifications, and related documents.
• Project scheduling and coordination.
• Estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.
• Project management principles, practices, and methods.
• Contract administration and project cost controls.
• Construction safety regulations and procedures.
• Quality assurance and construction inspection practices.
• Common construction, estimating, scheduling, and project management software.

Benefits

This salaried, non-exempt position will work with direct supervision.

Pay

Salaried, non-exempt position.

Schedule

Work hours and schedules appropriate to the assigned rotation, including more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours, including night shift, Saturdays, and occasionally Sundays, as required.