Construction Associate 1

Full Time
Guaynabo Municipio, PR
Posted
Job description

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.


Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 85804

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Job Summary

Accountable for performing various assignments relating to all groups supporting construction activities. This position builds spreadsheets, analyzes trends, communicates information to site staff/departments, travels to construction sites, and performs other general work for construction departments or works in the field directly for the project assisting in all any areas of field operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • . Assists with project controls activities including tracking cost and developing schedules
  • Develops spreadsheets as requested . Assists field staff in any areas of operation (facilitators, inspectors, project controls, safety, etc ) . Assists with construction estimates . Assists in pre-planning safety
  • and
  • health activities
  • Audits construction activities for compliance with company and project safety
  • and
  • health requirements
  • Assists in execution of safety
  • and
  • health program elements for their respective field . Performs shop inspections with the quality group
  • Reviews codes and requirements
  • May work with material applications . Assists procurement with logistics activities, packaging subcontracts for construction projects, and working with site materials management . Assists startup in the home office with proposal preparation, commodity evaluations, and spreadsheet tools development . Assists startup in the field with progress tracking, cost evaluations, turnover package development, system walkdowns, and punchlist maintenance . Performs various other assignments at the request of construction management . Analyzes and communicates results of designated assignments . Individual contributor with no subordinates

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

  • BS in Construction Science, Engineering, or Management preferred, or relevant experience
  • Some field experience strongly preferred
  • Preferred Skills: . Analytical skills . Multi-tasking skills . Communications skills, both written and oral . Initiative . Self starter, highly motivated . Attention to detail . Interpersonal skills . Mathematical skills . Problem solving skills . Computer skills . Basic understanding of construction principles

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

OSHA 10 hour

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:
  • Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
  • See and hear naturally or with correction.
  • Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
  • Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
  • Requires repetitive movement.
  • May require work above 5 feet in height.
  • Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
  • Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
Work Environment:
  • Typical construction site environment:
  • Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
  • Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
  • Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
  • Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
  • Work around hazardous equipment.
  • Typical office environment.
  • This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Competencies

Salary Plan

CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade

002

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.


Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.


To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.


A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.


We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.


By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.


Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.


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