Summer Associate
Guy F. Atkinson Construction - Seattle, WA
posted 7 days ago
About the position
The Summer Associate position at Atkinson is designed to provide college students with a realistic view of what it's like to work in construction through meaningful, hands-on experiences. During your time at Atkinson, you can expect to hold one of a variety of different roles and learn the fundamentals of construction management and our business. Your assignments could include project development, project delivery/field engineering & field supervision, and business operations. Whichever capacity you work in as a Summer Associate, you'll have real responsibility and make a strategic impact on our business from day one. In addition to gaining valuable real-world experience, Summer Associates will be given opportunities to meet people throughout the organization through activities such as socials, job tours, and company events. The summer culminates with a capstone project designed to showcase your knowledge of the driving factors behind Atkinson's business, while forming lasting bonds with your peers and engaging with company leadership. Start building your career with us!
Responsibilities
- Soliciting and providing preliminary evaluations of subcontractor bids
- Performing quantity takeoffs
- Performing scoping of bid packages
- Participating in the development of project budgets and estimates
- Monitoring trade work with emphasis on quality of work and safety
- Working alongside and supporting Atkinson's craft workers
- Managing project subcontractors and suppliers
- Assisting with schedule management
- Providing layout for excavation, sheeting, and shoring
- Producing and maintaining an accurate record set of field calculations and measurements
Benefits
- Real-world experience in construction management
- Opportunities to meet people throughout the organization
- Participation in socials, job tours, and company events
- Capstone project to showcase knowledge and skills
