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Undergraduate or masters level students in a construction related field who are accepted into the Stewart Perry Co-Op program will be presented with increasingly diverse responsibilities and opportunities to gain relevant experience as they progress through the program.

During the program, Co-Op students will be involved in Project Management, Estimating, Marketing and Accounting in various ways. As the student progresses through our Co-Op program and gains work experience, they will be given more responsibilities. The responsibilities of a first semester Co-Op Student include, but are not limited to:

  • Working with Estimators to generate bid lists, soliciting subcontractor involvement on pricing, and compiling bids on bid day, in addition to doing takeoffs using takeoff software.
  • Working with Project Managers to assemble project directories, submittal review and processing, as well as closeout procedures.
  • Working with our PMs and field superintendents, gaining onsite management and meeting experience in Owner / Architect / Contractor Meetings and Subcontractor Meetings, visiting current jobsites to learn about building systems.
  • Work with the Office/Accounting staff to handle document control, following up with subs/vendors, etc.

Subject to availability, the following Co-Op Work Semesters will include work reviewing owner contracts, writing purchase orders and subcontracts, permit processing, scheduling, participation, and presentation during job meetings.

Skills we would like all applicants to have:

  • Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • A team player with leadership abilities and a collaborative spirit
  • Offers unique perspectives and innovative ideas for improvement
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel

Stewart Perry Co-Op program participants are expected to work a normal 40-hour week. Most of the time will be spent in the office at our corporate campus. There will be an opportunity to travel to jobsites as well.

This is a paid position. On-site furnished corporate housing is available.

Location

4855 Overton Road, Birmingham, AL 35210

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