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Co–Op/Intern

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To provide a varied and applicable work experience with personal soft skills growth for college students participating in a co-op education or internship program by providing a unique and well-rounded co-op experience in field and office positions.   A Co-op/Intern’s supervisor will depend on their semester assignment. This position in non-exempt.

OFFICE DUTIES:

  • Draft, input and update project schedule. Communicate effectively to all related parties
  • Process shop drawings and submittals following prescribed procedures
  • Perform weekly and monthly safety and quality control audits following prescribed Danis procedures
  • Assist Project Manager in purchasing, invoice approval, quotes and change orders, engineering and quality control, and safety processes ad described in the Danis Policies and Procedures Manual.
  • Expedient distribution of revised documents to all involved parties
  • Handle spare parts and O & M Manuals in accordance with contract document requirements
  • Maintain official project drawing log, including drawing updates and document files
  • Assist estimating and pre-construction staff with computer takeoff, plan distribution, subcontractor notification, bid day assistance, cost history input and other everyday estimating duties
  • Perform additional assignments and assume additional responsibilities as directed
  • FIELD DUTIES:
  • Assist superintendent in daily and weekly quality control and safety audits
  • Drawing document tracking and updates
  • Assist superintendent with Corporate Safety Program, productivity and schedule analysis
  • Field layout and surveying for self perform crews
  • Assist Danis work crews as assigned by superintendent
  • Assist sub contractor coordination and in place quantities
  • Perform additional field assignments and additional responsibilities as directed
  • ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist in the training / orientation of employees when needed
  • Assist in the employment processes as requested
  • Promote teamwork and positive communication among employees
  • Attend and participate in miscellaneous site meetings, sharing knowledge, information and ideas
  • Participate in Danis functions as appropriate
  • SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Basic understanding of construction practices, processes, and standards
  • Basic leadership and supervisory skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills.
  • Basic computer skills
  • EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Enrolled in a college Co-operative Education program or a college intern program within an applicable undergraduate program
  • Minimum of one term of college education completed in applicable programs
  • WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Spends much of their time in an office environment, either at their desk or around the office/trailer. Often travels by automobile to corporate offices. Often visits construction site where weather and conditions can reach extremes. Regularly exposed to blowing dirt and other airborne materials
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Occasionally may lift up to 50 pounds. May spend a number of hours daily standing and walking. Must be able to regularly work long hours (8+).