Co-op Assignment -

Pay Grade/Pay Range:   Not Graded

Department/Organization: 509101 - Construction Administration

Normal Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary:  The Co-op Assignment assists in daily operations of assigned area to gain professional work exposure and experience. Attends meetings, training, and educational events.

Additional Department Summary:  The student co-op will assist with management of field operations as the owner's representative on multiple projects of various size, complexity, and duration. Assist in monitoring inspections, quality, and schedule to ensure a successful completion. Construction Administration emergency operations support as directed by Incident Command and support UA events as directed.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at the University of Alabama, in a sophomore status or higher. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Experience requirements based on needs of the assignment.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a registered co-op program: Construction Management or Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering program. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Sophomore status minimum.

Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge:  Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent attention to detail, organizational and problem-solving skills. The ability to work with minimum supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:  Previous construction experience. Knowledge and experience with Procore or other construction project management software.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster

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