ABOUT POWER:

Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course, competing in beach volleyball or softball in Grant Park, brewing beer, attending neighborhood festivals, giving back to the community, and spending time together during a range of company-sponsored events. Our culture is one of the reasons we’ve been selected by our employees as a top workplace year after year and it’s reflected in our current 92% employee retention rate.

We are builders. We crave being in the field and share an appetite for innovation. We believe that bringing diverse perspectives together helps foster stronger outcomes. We are driven to wow our clients and business partners, improve our processes, hire the right people, and help them grow.

PROGRAM FEATURES:

Hands-on, field-centric work experience
Mentorship and coaching
Numerous technical and soft skills training courses
Monthly site-based project engineer meetings
Biannual open-book company meeting
Outings around Chicagoland area
Individualized performance review at the conclusion of the program
Industry relationships with AEC professionals & peers
Housing for out-of-state co-ops, inclusive of rent and utilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with the entire preconstruction team in various capacities
Accurately estimate projects from conceptual through construction document phases
Present Value Engineering ideas when required
Interpret and accurately compare contractor proposals through detailed bid analysis sheet
Prepare quantity surveys for most construction trade work
Maintain subcontractor relations and build subcontractor interest for future bids
Assist in maintaining historical cost database and as well as subcontractor database
Maintain good working knowledge of current unit costs and building costs/sf
Maintain and build stronger client relations
Negotiate, award and write subcontracts
Accurately estimate general condition costs as well as preliminary scheduling
Navigate and utilize information contained in Revit Models

SALARY DETAILS:

Salary Range: $18/hr-$28/hr

Power Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Power Construction is committed to increasing opportunities for historically disadvantaged workers (including women and members of disproportionately affected racial and ethnic groups), as well as residents of marginalized communities.

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