This position is a Construction Intern position within the Energy and Sustainability Services Division of Schneider Electric. This position will include entry-level construction site supervision reporting to the Project Manager and Site Superintendent for mechanical, electrical and/or controls installation tasks associated with identifying and improving the energy efficiency and building system operations.
Primary Duties:
- Assist the Project Team to manage and supervise all subcontractors and associated work and personnel
- Increase understanding and apply Schneider’s Construction Site Safety requirements
- Attend scheduled project coordination meetings with customer and subcontractors
- Identify, capture, and proactively report scope risks & issues
- Assist with managing and overseeing all project work activities and degrees of complexity on Project Site
- Follow all activities and apply site management best practices
- Building and maintaining positive, professional relationships with inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and customer representatives involved with the project
- Attend customer meetings for all scopes of work
- Assist with assembling project closeout documents (O&M Manuals, warranty, substantial completion letters)
Skills:
- Team player
- Passionate about customer service and team success
- Excellent, accurate written and verbal communication skills
- Insatiable curiosity and passion to learn
- Problem solver
- Safety and hazard conscious
- Detailed, organized record keeping
- Ability to read mechanical, electrical, control drawings and schematics
- Flexibility adjusting and adapting to dynamic, variable circumstances
- Demonstrated computer literacy and advanced user
- Use of Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel
- Familiarity with Project Management applications (MS Project, Procore)
- Personal email and mobile phone
Qualifications:
Enrolled in Construction Management or Engineering coursework
Interest in mechanical/electrical/civil construction
Experience with and focused interest in sustainability, mechanical, electrical, or HVAC control systems
First Aid / CPR certification desired or ability to obtain within 30 days
Valid driver’s license
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.
- Walking over rough or uneven surfaces
- Climbing ladders
- Recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities
- Lifting to 50 lbs.
- Carrying laptop computers and luggage
- Capable and willing to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Approximately 75% travel to project sites via automobile as needed
- Exposure to active construction site conditions and varied construction activities
- Daily exposure to outside weather conditions
- Exposure to mechanical and electrical equipment, equipment rooms
- Normal work schedule is Monday through Friday depending on project requirements.
- Special project circumstances may offer additional working hours on weekends when scheduled in advance.
- Daily work hours could vary to support the project plan.
- Local travel by transit or personal car to the project site(s)
For this California based position, the expected compensation range starts at $25 per hour. The compensation rate for this position is for candidates located within the United States. Individual pay is determined by several factors including knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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Why us?
Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.
€25.7bn global revenue
137 000+ employees in 100+ countries
45% of revenue from IoT
5% of revenue devoted for R&D
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