Operational Tasks
- Assist in purchasing process.
- Assist in coordination of trade partners, materials, and equipment procurement to meet project schedule.
- Gain knowledge and help manage project submittal process.
- Gain a basic knowledge of contract documents.
- Manage, craft, and distribute drawing logs and updates of contract documents.
- Attend and help maintain regularly scheduled meetings minutes as required.
- Assist with the generation and processing of RFI’s.
- Gain a basic understanding in the development and maintenance of a project and look ahead schedules.
- Assist in punch list and closeout process.
Assist in Establishing and Managing a Positive Project Culture
- Be an active participant in the Columbia Way.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining a culture of respect and professionalism.
Be an active participant in Establishing and Maintaining a Strong Safety Culture
- Work with Columbia safety department to identify potential safety issues on project and develop safety mitigation measures.
- Attend site safety orientations and communicate clear safety expectations.
- Assist with weekly safety inspection checklists.
Partner with Project Team
- Develop and maintain an open and honest line of communication with the project team.
- Participate in weekly internal team meetings.
- Report problems and issues to Project Manager/Superintendent in a timely manner.
- Participate in subcontractor meetings.
Partner with Subcontractors/Suppliers
- Have a knowledge of the subcontractors’ Scope of Work.
- Help assist with the facilitation of on-site problem solving with the subcontractors as required.
Work Environment
- Office setting: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Construction Site: Walking the site on uneven walking surfaces, climbing ladders, being around machinery with moving parts and around heavy equipment.
- Protective gear: Wearing personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, clothing, and a hard hat, for most of the day while on the construction site.
- Work Hours: This position generally works standard hours, but may work extended hours, nights, and weekends, especially during critical project phases, to address project delays or to assist with site coverage.
- Company Culture: Columbia strives to maintain a culture that is respectful of family and work/life balance and values that everyone is a hands-on contributor and feels comfortable sharing ideas and opinions. Our day-to-day operations are designed to encourage interactions between Columbia employees within and across teams, and to spark conversation and creativity.