CO-OP – Construction
Toledo, OH

Company Overview

The Douglas Company (www.douglascompany.com) is a fast-paced, multi-office general contracting and design/build firm, specializing in senior living and multi-family facilities; we are currently located in Toledo, OH and Orlando, FL. Founded in 1976, we continue to serve our clients with industry leading insight, ingenuity, value, and integrity. Our core purpose is to contribute to the success of our clients and associates.

We are currently seeking Coop’s for the Fall 2012 semester, who desire an exciting and challenging environment. Openings are available in our suburban Toledo, Ohio Corporate Headquarters; qualified applicants must be able to work at this location.

CO-OP’s will have a unique opportunity to see many facets of the Construction Industry from either the Pre-Construction, or the Construction Operations side of our company. The main focus is on the mentorship and growth of our CO-OP’s, to ensure they are ready for real-world situations.

Position Synopsis

Assist Project Managers, Project Coordinators, or Estimators with multiple phases of construction projects.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Construction Operations
  • Assist with:sub-contractor bid solicitations, sub-contractor financial reference checks, creation of Sub-contractor bid books, RFI/Change order creation, updating schedules, obtaining material/service quotes, and other general project administration tasks.

• Pre-construction Operations
  • Assist with:quantity take-offs, sub-contractor bid solicitations, project scheduling, researching permit procedures depending on project location, supplier bid solicitations, and other general project administration tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in progress (Construction Management/Civil Engineering/Construction Engineering Technology required)

Additional Information

• We do offer full time availability; typical office hours are M-F 8-5 PM.
• This is a paid position