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Sample COOP Duty Description
(NOTE: Not in any particular order and will not necessarily complete all actions each term.
This is a goal!!)
One term you will work in our Estimating Department.
Here you will:
- Learn the Construction Specifications Institute Master Format divisions and sections and how it relates to the Construction Industry
- Learn how to read and interpret project specifications, contract requirements, and how to prepare for a bid
- Learn how to read contract drawings and understand symbols and legends
- Perform subcontractor soliciting
- Perform quantity takeoffs
- Learn and utilize Quest estimating software
- Become familiar with labor costs and analyze labor for specific tasks
- Receive and evaluate suppliers and subcontractors proposals
- Participate in bid review
- Assist in preparation of bid package.
Another term you will work with Project Management Team.
Here you will:
- Learn to maintain project files, current drawings, and production records
- Read and interpret plans and specifications
- Estimate material needs for purchasing
- Write purchase orders and Expedite material deliveries
- Learn inventory control
- Assist with invoice approval process
- Learn aspects of jobsite safety
Another term you will work with Field Management.
This team is actually on site at a job. In the field, you will:
- Assist with value engineering on the project
- Prepare scopes of work for subcontractors
- Understand budgets and budgeting
- Negotiate prices and services
- Assist with subcontract preparation
- Assist with the management of subcontractors
- Review and prepare submittal documents
- Correspond and communicate with vendors, subcontractors, owners, engineers, internal office staff, and field personnel
- Assist with analyzing, procuring, and tracking construction equipment
- Assist with project schedule (CPM)
- Assist field personnel with technical matters.
Apply through your university co-op office.
Click here to email Crowder’s Co-Op Manager.
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