Concrete Co-op/Intern (NC)

Donley’s is a fourth-generation, nationally recognized leader in concrete construction and restoration services. The firm is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with regional offices in Charleston, South Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina and Richmond, Virginia. With annual revenues over $200 million, Donley’s engages genuine people to provide construction services that deliver and sustain its clients’ vision. The organization’s core values of people, safety, solutions and performance have remained the same since its founding in 1941. In 2023, Donleys transitioned to an Employee-Owned structure, making employees the owners of the business.

Due to continued growth, Donleys has a co-op opportunity for 2025 semesters to assist with projects located near the Raleigh, NC area. To be considered, you must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Construction Management, Concrete Industry Management or Civil Engineering.

Consider becoming a part of one of the nations most respected and driven structural concrete construction firms!

Description

Assist the project team on a construction project(s) and learn about concrete construction industry for assigned project(s) during 2025 semesters.

Responsibilities

Assisting On Site Safety with, Data Input, Tracking of Subcontractor Weekly Requirements

Project safety implementation and management in accordance with Donleys Safety Program.

Safety Audit Process – walk the jobsite and discuss with field personnel what we can be doing to make the jobsites safer.

Attend 2 safety training sessions per month (tool box talk, STA, Friday morning session, etc.) Interact with co-workers and get their feedback as to how we can improve safety on the project.

Assist Project Engineer with, RFIs, ASIs, Drawings Consolidation and Closeout Process with Subs

Filing daily tickets / work orders / STAs, etc. Enter concrete tickets/quantities into concrete log.

Assist Superintendent with Daily paperwork.

Assist in taking off quantities for bulletin pricing.

Assist in reviewing specifications and developing submittal log accordingly.

Work with field personnel to develop and issue RFIs as needed.

Update field trailer RFI binder as needed.

Work with field personnel on daily safety inspections.

Assist in updating and maintaining Key Project Indicator information boards, including quality and schedule issues.

Assist in gathering information from subcontractors for schedule updates.

Assist in developing reports and/or processes, as assigned.

Special tasks/assignments as needed.

Position Requirements

Formal Education & Certification

Required

In process of obtaining Bachelors degree in construction management or engineering, with specialization and/or strong interest in concrete self-perform area.

Preferred

At least one semester of a co-op with a self-performing concrete company (or GC with a self-performing concrete division).

Knowledge & Experience

Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels, both internally and externally.

Able to write reports, business correspondence.

Able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.

Able to perform duties independently.

Computer skills: Microsoft Office applications, Expedition or similar programs, P3/P5.

Strong attention to detail.

Willingness to learn.

Work Conditions

Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment.

Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files.

Ability to move over rough terrain on and around a construction site.

Work performed in a general office environment and at project sites.

Requires periodic participation and attendance at company events and meetings.

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