Field Operations Co-op
$23 - $28/hr
Internship
Bachelor's
Providence, RI, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management
About the job
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; Civil Engineering or construction-focused programs are preferred.
- Basic knowledge of construction site safety standards, practices, and protocols.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, with the ability to learn construction management software.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, submittals, and technical documents.
- Strong organizational skills for managing documentation and reporting.
- Basic understanding of construction scheduling, including critical path method concepts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with team members, clients, and subcontractors.
- Demonstrated interest in construction management and the construction industry.
- Proactive problem-solving abilities, an analytical mindset, and attention to detail when tracking schedules, quantities, and quality inspections.
- Effective time management and prioritization skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within team environments.
- Adaptability, eagerness to learn, and a team-oriented approach to supporting multiple stakeholders and addressing site challenges.
Responsibilities
- Support administration of the project safety program to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
- Interpret contract drawings, submittals, and project documentation to provide technical assistance.
- Assist the assistant superintendent, superintendent, and project manager with daily and weekly activities, including preparing daily reports, conducting safety walks, compiling quantity reports, and updating project schedules.
- Develop an understanding of the overall project schedule, including critical path analysis.
- Review and contribute to short-term planning to help ensure project milestones are met.
- Participate in the quality assurance program by attending meetings, performing site inspections, and verifying materials for compliance with project specifications.
- Coordinate subcontractor activities to support adherence to project timelines and safety requirements.
- Maintain project documentation, including daily logs, requests for information, and submittal tracking.
- Monitor onsite material deliveries and inventory to facilitate project progress.
- Participate in project team meetings and communicate updates, challenges, and potential solutions.
- Observe and report site conditions that could affect schedule, cost, or safety.
- Use construction management software and tools to track and update project information.
About the company
Consigli Construction builds and renovates schools, hospitals, laboratories and other buildings for institutional and commercial clients, combining construction management with its own trade crews. Its restoration work includes the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery in Washington. Clients across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Caribbean hire it as a construction manager or general contractor to estimate costs, plan schedules and coordinate building systems in 3D before construction. Teams then manage budgets, safety and subcontractors, with some building components prefabricated in factory settings. Founded in 1905 and fully employee-owned since 2018, Consigli is headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Milford, MA
Founded
1905
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Hospital work targets 2030 completion: Consigli's May 2026 Turner partnership builds Memorial Sloan Kettering's cancer pavilion.
- New project engineers receive structured development: Consigli's Project Engineer Academy combines a year of training with internal networking.
- Teams shape design early: Consigli's December 2025 Abe Stark sports center approval pairs builders with architects from day one.
What critics are saying
- Site safety warrants scrutiny: OSHA issued Consigli a $14,188 serious Hoboken citation in July 2026.
- Consigli bears cost risk: its September 2026 Cherry Point barracks contract fixes its price at $364.9 million.
- Site schedules include weekends: Consigli's Hoboken project lists 7am to 5pm weekdays and Saturday work in October 2026.
What makes Consigli Construction unique
- Energy work includes financing: Consigli's Arch Energy helps clients fund upgrades without upfront costs through third parties.
- Recruiting runs through employee networks: Consigli says referrals account for 70% of new staff.
- Timber expertise covers unusual structures: Consigli's Harvard Treehouse required 33 different temporary support configurations.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours