Construction Associate

1 month ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Sargent & Lundy Full time
Job Summary:

This position is a field assignment that requires substantial travel for extended periods. The location of the assignment can vary depending on the job and/or client. We offer per diem for those who qualify.

Key Responsibilities:

The Construction Associate will work closely with all project team members and support the oversight of all contractor and sub-contractor trade employees. Our Construction Associates must be highly organized, communicate effectively, work well with a team, and help ensure timely completion of projects in fast-paced environments.

Primary Responsibilities:

Support the development of project-specific construction management and/or commissioning management work plans

Perform home office or remote pre-construction planning work before field mobilization

Support the site construction management and commissioning staff

Monitor overall construction and commissioning progress, cost, quality, scope, and safety

Manage and mitigate construction and commissioning work risk

Report construction progress and cost to the Project Manager or Owner

Attend construction project performance review meetings

Plan construction process by developing schedules, phasing, and lookaheads

Keep track of project progress and maintain schedules

Ensure the job site remains safe, clean, and orderly

Communicate any field conflicts and notify the internal project team

Keep all documentation up to date for internal and external project members

Collaborate with the internal construction team, engineers, subcontractors, etc. to determine project needs

Monitor and report on project progress

Adhere to estimated costs and ensure the project is on budget (and is profitable)

Support the supervision of field staff and provide constructive feedback

Coordinate requests for appropriate staffing

Resolve on-site issues and emergencies

Ensure compliance with safety, health, and quality standards

Requirements:

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

Industrial Field Experience, Trade School Graduate, or Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred

Some experience involving industrial construction management (Internship or similar)

General understanding of construction labor knowledge and labor planning experience

Understanding how to establish and effectively use project controls tools to manage a large construction project

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others in potentially adversarial situations

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Organizational and time-management skills

Ability to lead and inspire

About Sargent & Lundy:

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Award Winning Compensation & Benefits:

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Benefits:

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Back-Up Daycare

FSA & HSA

401(k)

Pre-Tax Commuter Account

Merit Scholarship Program

Employee Discount Program

Corporate Charitable Giving Program

Tuition Assistance

First Professional Licensure Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Location:

Chicago, IL, USA

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