Construction Management Intern/Co-Op at ALLY… · Lansdale

WHO WE ARE

We’re an entrepreneur, fast-growing team of project managers, estimators, superintendents, safety and administrative support personnel. As leaders in quality construction management, we’re committed to providing impeccable service to our clients, a safe work environment for our team, and an opportunity for our employees to grow and enjoy the benefits of work/life balance. Here at ALLY, we cultivate a collaborative environment that values tenacity, attention to detail, and comradery. Since outstanding customer service is our best product, we strive to build long-lasting relationships with our entire customer base.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Construction Management Co-Op Intern with ALLY Construction Services, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in construction safety, project management, and field operations. As you progress through our program, you will actively participate in all of the following roles: Project Engineer, Field Engineer, and Safety Engineer. In this three year layout, interns participating in their first year will have 3 fields of focus: Construction Management, Field Operations, and Safety. Year two will have an enhanced focus on the intern’s primary and secondary field choice. Year three of the program will be dedicated to the intern’s primary field choice. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will learn about the following:

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT – providing technical, administrative, and managerial support to Project Managers and Senior Management in the life sciences sector. Effective communication, networking, relationship building, and time management skills are essential in this role.

FIELD OPERATIONS – obtaining, evaluating, and coordinating all information needed for project construction, ensuring adherence to safety standards, schedules, and quality benchmarks. This role involves troubleshooting challenges, assisting with on-site project administration, and technical management.

SAFETY – implementation and monitoring of safety programs, regulations, and procedures on construction work sites. The position requires identifying potential hazards, improving working conditions, and fostering a commitment to health and well-being among workers.

The combination of ALLY’s three-phased co-op program offers exposure from project inception to completion, promoting interpersonal skills, client service attitude, attention to detail, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders. Moreover, upon successful completion, you may receive a job offer that will waive the 90-day benefits waiting period for interns transitioning to full-time employment status.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM GOALS

• Develop good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing, proficient with computer applications as required to perform effectively in the construction industry.
• Provide real world experiences that help further develop understanding of scheduling programs beyond classroom applications.
• Present an opportunity to develop the ability to work in a campus setting and corporate style environment.
• Present an opportunity for students to work in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience (or similar) preferred.
• During the course of this internship, students are provided the opportunity to regularly work on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock as would be experienced when one enters the construction work force.
• May perform other duties as necessary or assigned.
• The student / Intern will be provided the opportunity to work with a motivated team in a challenging environment where team skills are fostered and developed.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY

YEAR 1 CURRICULUM |

PROJECT ENGINEER

• Introduction to the implementation of the site safety programs, project procedures and work rules as required and ensure subcontractor compliance with ALLY safety standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Assist with work review to be sure it is accurate and within accepted tolerances.
• Review contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure proper coordination and installation.
• Assist with problem solving, writing reports to outline issues and potential solutions, and working to create more efficient resolutions.
• Provide support for regularly conducted on-site meetings with subcontractors, vendors and others as appropriate with respect to schedule, safety issues, and other matters relating to performance in the field.
• Physical demands to be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job include sitting, walking, standing, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling or crouching, reaching with hands and arms, using hands, fingers to handle or feel, talk or hear and taste or smell; vision abilities for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Assist with the timely preparation of Project Management reports (i.e. Cost estimates, RFI’s, Cost analysis reports, Submittal reports, etc.) and distribute to the office.
• Interface and work harmoniously with respective Project Managers, Superintendents, and other ALLY Construction Services’ personnel.

FIELD ENGINEER

• Introduction to the implementation of the site safety program, project procedures and work rules as required and ensure subcontractor compliance with ALLY safety standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Assist with work review to be sure it is accurate and within accepted tolerances.
• Review contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure proper coordination and installation.
• Provide support for regularly conducted on-site meetings with subcontractors, vendors and others as appropriate with respect to schedule, safety issues, and other matters relating to performance in the field.
• Physical demands to be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job include sitting, walking, standing, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling or crouching, frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds, reaching with hands and arms, using hands, fingers to handle or feel, talk or hear and taste or smell; vision abilities for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Assist with the timely preparation of field reports (i.e. daily superintendent’s reports, safety reports, etc.) and distribute to the office.

SAFETY ENGINEER

• Introduction to safety fundamentals, safety introduction to construction industry, regulatory compliance basics.
• Site visits to understand construction environments.
• Shadowing safety professionals during inspections.
• Assist on basic safety checklist development for construction sites.
• Participate in risk assessments for ongoing projects.
• Assist in the development of emergency response plans.
• Conduct a mock safety audit.
• Prepare a report on risk assessment findings and recommendations.
• HazCom review and implementation.
• Review of State, Federal, and/or local regulations, SOP’s, and client specific procedures.
• Physical demands to be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job include sitting, walking, standing, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling or crouching, frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds, reaching with hands and arms, using hands, fingers to handle or feel, talk or hear and taste or smell; vision abilities for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

YEAR 2 CURRICULUM |

PROJECT ENGINEER

• Assist the implementation of the site safety program, project procedures and work rules as required and ensure subcontractor compliance with ALLY safety standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Assist in the maintenance of contract documents and electronic web-based documents for Office operations.
• Assist with work review to be sure it is accurate and within accepted tolerances.
• Review contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure proper contract documents.
• Assist with problem solving, writing reports to outline issues and potential solutions, and working to create more efficient resolutions.
• Provide support for regularly conducted on-site meetings with subcontractors, vendors, and others as appropriate with respect to schedule, safety issues, and other matters relating to performance in the field.
• Physical demands to be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job include sitting, walking, standing, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling or crouching, reaching with hands and arms, using hands, fingers to handle or feel, talk or hear and taste or smell; vision abilities for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Assist with the timely preparation of Project Management reports (i.e. Cost estimates, RFI’s, Cost analysis reports, Submittal reports, etc.) and distribute to the office.
• Develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of all ALLY Construction Services disciplines, including their role as the customer.

FIELD ENGINEER

• Review and assist with the implementation of the site safety program, project procedures and work rules as required and ensure subcontractor compliance with ALLY safety standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Assist in the maintenance of contract documents and electronic web-based documents for field operations.
• Assist with work review to be sure it is accurate and within accepted tolerances.
• Review contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure proper coordination and installation.
• Assist with problem solving, writing reports to outline issues and potential solutions, and working to create more efficient resolutions.
• Provide support for regularly conducted on-site meetings with subcontractors, vendors and others as appropriate with respect to schedule, safety issues, and other matters relating to performance in the field.
• Physical demands to be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job include sitting, walking, standing, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling or crouching, frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds, reaching with hands and arms, using hands, fingers to handle or feel, talk or hear and taste or smell; vision abilities for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Assist with the timely preparation of field reports (i.e. daily superintendent’s reports, safety reports, etc.) and distribute to the office.
• Develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of all ALLY Construction Services disciplines, including their role as the customer.

SAFETY ENGINEER

• Assist the implementation of the site safety program, project procedures and work rules as required and ensure subcontractor compliance with ALLY safety standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Assist in safety trainings program development.
• Hierarchy of controls implementation/ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Management.
• Co-facilitate safety training sessions, toolbox talks, and/or safety stand downs.
• Develop communication materials for safety awareness.
• Conduct a safety communication campaign within the ALLY organization.
• Learning of Incident Investigation Techniques by participating in real incident investigations, Root Cause Analysis, Reporting and Documentation.
• Development of case study on a notable construction safety incident.
• Present recommendations for preventing similar incidents in the future.
• Physical demands to be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job include sitting, walking, standing, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling or crouching, frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds, reaching with hands and arms, using hands, fingers to handle or feel, talk or hear and taste or smell; vision abilities for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

YEAR 3 CURRICULUM |

PROJECT ENGINEER

• Introduction to the implementation of the site safety program, project procedures and work rules as required and ensure subcontractor compliance with ALLY safety standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Assist in the maintenance of contract documents and electronic web-based documents for office operations.
• Assist with work review to be sure it is accurate and within accepted tolerances.
• Review contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings, assist in putting together Submittal logs, RFI’s, Scopes of work, budget reviews, cost negotiations, and contract evaluations to ensure proper coordination with the clients’ expectations.
• Assist more senior personnel by supporting the construction effort in the office to ensure that the project is completed in accordance with design, budget, schedule, and customer objectives.
• Provide support for regularly conducted on-site meetings with subcontractors, vendors, and others as appropriate with respect to cost, schedule, and safety.
• Physical demands to be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job include sitting, walking, standing, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling or crouching, reaching with hands and arms, using hands, fingers to handle or feel, talk or hear and taste or smell; vision abilities for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Assist with the timely preparation of Project Management reports (i.e. Cost estimates, RFI’s, Cost analysis reports, Submittal reports, etc.) and distribute to the office.
• Support the organization, the establishment, and maintenance of the onsite field office to project a professional image (organized, clean, signage, etc.).
• Interface and work harmoniously with respective Project Managers, Superintendents, and other ALLY Construction Services’ personnel.
• Continue education in areas including OSHA and safety, means and methods, codes, management skills, new technology, etc.
• Maintain current Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification.
• Develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of all ALLY Construction Services disciplines, including their role as the customer.

FIELD ENGINEER

• Review and then assist with the implementation of the site safety program, project procedures and work rules as required and ensure subcontractor compliance with ALLY safety standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Assist in the maintenance of contract documents and electronic web-based documents for field operations.
• Assist with work review to be sure it is accurate and within accepted tolerances.
• Review contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure proper coordination and installation.
• Assist with problem solving, writing reports to outline issues and potential solutions, and working to create more efficient resolutions.
• Assist more senior personnel by supporting the construction effort in the field to ensure that the project is completed in accordance with design, budget, schedule, and customer objectives.
• Provide support for regularly conducted on-site meetings with subcontractors, vendors and others as appropriate with respect to schedule, safety issues, and other matters relating to performance in the field.
• Physical demands to be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job include sitting, walking, standing, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling or crouching, frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds, reaching with hands and arms, using hands, fingers to handle or feel, talk or hear and taste or smell; vision abilities for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Assist with the timely preparation of field reports (i.e. daily superintendent’s reports, safety reports, etc.) and distribute to the office.
• Support the organization, the establishment, and maintenance of the onsite field office to project a professional image (organized, clean, signage, etc.).
• Interface and work harmoniously with respective Project Managers, Superintendents and other ALLY Construction Services’ personnel.
• Continue education in areas including OSHA and safety, means and methods, codes, management skills, new technology, etc.
• Maintain current Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification.
• Develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of all ALLY Construction Services disciplines, including their role as the customer.

SAFETY ENGINEER

• Assist on site safety program, project procedures and work rules enforcement as required and ensure subcontractor compliance with ALLY safety standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Learn legal and ethical aspects of safety.
• Lead with Safety Specialist assistance safety meetings and discussions amongst superintendents, contractors, and project management group.
• Mentor junior interns.
• Develop and implement a safety improvement initiative.
• Create a comprehensive safety culture assessment for the organization.
• Work on a substantial safety-related project.
• Present progress and findings to the Safety Specialist, Manager, Director, and VP of field operations.
• Execute a major safety project (e.g., comprehensive ALLY site health and safety audit)
• Develop and present a comprehensive safety program or site-specific plan for a hypothetical construction project.
• Physical demands to be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job include sitting, walking, standing, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling or crouching, frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds, reaching with hands and arms, using hands, fingers to handle or feel, talk or hear and taste or smell; vision abilities for close

vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Intern candidates enrolled in a branch of military service, a college or university pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management is preferred.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, desire to learn, ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing, proficient with computer applications as required to perform responsibilities.
• Ability to conceptualize the “big picture” from design/drawings, specifications, submittals, and other construction
• Ability to command respect from customers and
• Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced
• Demonstrate an unusually high level of enthusiasm and commitment to the construction industry.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office (Word and Excel) and Microsoft Project is a
• Ability to work in a campus setting and corporate style
• Pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience (or similar)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.
• May perform other duties as necessary or

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Possess ALLY’s core values:
  • Be a trustworthy ALLY with uncompromising ethics delivering allegiance, honesty and fairness.
  • Work with integrity, accountability and commitment.
  • Appreciate and respect the company culture of comradery in a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work environment.
  • Think Safety First!
  • Passionate about giving back to others.
  • Be a leader in Sustainability for the betterment of society.
• Successful completion of classes or other training experience in construction management, project management, safety, communication and ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding.
• Adherence to ALLY’s employment and corporate policies.
• Quality performance of duties listed in the job description.
• Report to work on time.
• Respectful interaction with other employees, owners, consultants, subcontractors and the general public.
• Must have reliable transportation and when driving on company business, a clean driving record, valid driver’s license, properly maintained employee-owned vehicle with the state minimum mandated levels of auto liability insurance is required as a condition of employment.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Must be a team player.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, employees in this role may be required to sit for long periods of time, as well as spend extensive periods of time walking within a 400-acre campus or around job sites.
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms.
• Climb stairs and ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Talk or hear and taste or smell. Those in this role are required to speak clearly so listeners can understand and hear clearly to understand the speech of another person.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• In this role, employees may also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Client site pending, work environments can involve some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Interested in joining the ALLY team? Please email us your resume with cover letter and include the position you’re applying in the subject line to HR@ALLYConstructionServices.com.

ALLY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, family responsibility, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.