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Assistant Project Manager Co-Op/Intern

Valley Interior Systems
Contract
On-site
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
 
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER CO-OP/INTERN                
 
ABOUT VALLEY INTERIOR SYSTEMS
 
Over 40+ years in business, Valley has grown, it has diversified, and it has evolved. While never losing sight of those core values that have made us successful for decades, we continue building on that foundation and pushing ahead to remain at the forefront of the construction industry.
 
For years, we have been known for our interior systems throughout the Ohio River Valley. We have since grown to deliver a full line of commercial specialty offerings – inside and out. Our six branch locations throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee, along with Preconstruction and Prefabrication services look to provide a first-class experience for our customers, employees, and valued partners.
 
We are a company driven by passion, innovation, and a focus on quality- the same characteristics we look for in our employees.  Join our team.
 
ABOUT THE ROLE
 
The Assistant Project Manager Co-Op position is an ideal position for an ambitious student looking to gain exposure to project management at a construction company.  He/she will assist the Project Manger to ensure planning and successful completion of client projects, and the supervision and professional development of project team members.  Additionally he/she will help to serve as a liaison between the client and project team. 
 
WHAT YOU’LL DO
  • Builds productive relationships within the team and community to minimize project obstacles or issues; proactively communicates project requirements and/or changes and works to resolve any conflicts.
  • Effectively communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion, continually monitoring and managing project progress while tracking project milestones and deliverables.
  • Prepares and disseminates status reports and analyses as needed, identifies and troubleshoots problem areas, averts potential crises, mitigates risks, and devises contingency plans to ensure project completion and customer satisfaction. 
  • Acts as company liaison to the owner, representatives or advisors and serves as first point of contact for addressing project-related questions, clarifying and resolving project design issues, changes in scope of work, quality concerns or project delays. Reports progress to customer and serves as intermediary between customer and General Contractor.
  • Builds productive relationships within the team and community to minimize project obstacles or issues; proactively communicates project requirements and/or changes and works to resolve any conflicts.
WHO YOU ARE
  • Experience/Education:  Ideally looking for student majoring in Construction Management, Management with an interest in the Construction field.  Basic understanding of architectural drawings preferred. 
  • Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and PDF Review.
  • Reasoning and Development:   Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables and excellent grasp of process management.
  • Mathematical Development:  Ability to add, subtract, and divide all units of measure.  Ability to compute percentages, interest, profit and loss; basic statistics, ability to read and use graphs/charts and general algebra.
  • Language Development:  Ability to read technical manuals and reports, workplace rules and procedures; speak with poise and confidence, using correct English.  Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • Valid driver’s license and transportation (some travel will be required).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
The physical requirements are those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations:
  • The physical demands of this position require the ability to communicate orally and in writing, hear at a conversational level, use both hands, distinguish depth, and operate a motor vehicle. 
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently (34-66% time on job) be required to sit, use fingers.  Occasionally (6-33% time on job) the employee will be required to stand, walk, grip with pressure, and twist or bend wrists.  Infrequently (2-5% time on job) the employee may be required to climb up to 5 flights of stairs, carry 10 lbs. up to 10 ft., and keep wrists and feet in prolonged positions of flexion or extension. Rarely (1% time on the job or less) the employee will be required to stoop, balance, kneel, crawl, reach, repeatedly bend, perform hand over hand pulling, twist while rotating the torso, climb ladders up to 6 ft., pull 5 lbs. up to 5 ft., push 10 lbs. up to 10 ft., lift up to 35 lbs., and use hand and foot controls.
 
ADDITIIONAL INFORMATION:
Schedule:  Monday- Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Duration:  May 2024 – mid August 2024
Pay:  $21.00 p/h
Who Should Apply?:  Students who will be entering their Junior or Senior year in fall of 2025 majoring in Construction Management OR Engineering degree with an interest in commercial construction.
 
 
This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.   The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.
Valley Interior Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer who encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.