What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction/PM Intern position at Tarkett?
The primary purpose of this position is to supervise and facilitate the construction and installation phases of projects by directly managing sub-contractors and/or coworkers, and providing oversight and project support for production, safety, and quality. Primarily focuses on General Contracting projects and serves as the on-site project manager, schedule and sequence turf installations. Serves as regional customer service liaison; supports Sales team by attending pre-bid meetings and presentations.
FieldTurf Summer Internships are open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are pursuing degrees in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Construction Engineering Technology & Environmental. FieldTurf interns function in the roles of Field Engineers or Quality Control Engineers. In-the-field work includes, but is not limited to: daily take-offs, tracking quantities, day-to-day communication with inspectors and owners, attending construction progress meetings and project close outs, essentially overseeing the project for the Project Manager.
The Internship program has five major objectives:
Essential Functions
Under limited supervision and much decision-making:
Directly supervises sub-contractors on job site. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Tarkett Core Competencies
Customer Focus – Ability to have a true, in-depth understanding of internal or external customer needs, to address these needs as a priority in an appropriate and efficient manner and to seek for solutions and improvement that will benefit both parties
Results Orientation - Ability to strive towards achieving ambitious goals, whatever the context and constraints, always in line with the business strategy and company values. This includes strong tenacity to difficulties and opposition, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions.
Leadership - Ability to develop and communicate a clear vision, to foster people engagement and alignment to strive towards ambitious targets and gain their co-operation. This implies creating a sense of ownership across the organization, using own personal courage to bring out the best in people.
Collaborative Working - Ability to work co-operatively with all counterparts towards a shared, common goal, and to communicate in a clear and easy way. This implies valuing others' roles and contributions, reacting positively to needs and feedback from colleagues, fostering an open dialogue and contributing to beneficial resolution of problems.
Analysis & Decision-making - Ability to understand complex situations, identifying root causes, critical parameters and inter-relationships, even with limited information. Secondly, ability to generate alternative solutions, taking account of all relevant factors, and to eventually come to a timely, Simple, applicable decision. This implies involving others as appropriate, thinking ahead and remaining open to innovative ideas and approaches
Interpersonal Effectiveness - Ability to interface with others in a constructive and efficient way in all circumstances, keeping self-composure. This implies developing a good understanding of own and others' strengths and limitations and the ability to regulate own and others' behaviors, particularly in face of challenges and resistance.
Organizing & Planning - Ability to establish priorities based on their importance and urgency, and to develop clear, efficient action plans to achieve goals. This implies anticipating issues, establishing contingencies and effectively utilizing and assembling resources (time, tools, and people) to accomplish a task
Additional job specific requirements:
Travel Requirements
Travels, when necessary, by several modes of transportation. Maintains flexibility in schedule to accommodate needs.
This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbent will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by the supervisor.
What We Offer
Tarkett Sports is a world leader in sports construction and surfacing, providing architectural design, full-scope construction services, and a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading sports surfacing solutions.
Trusted by leading programs at every level, we're proud to deliver a seamless turnkey experience for our clients.
Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.
FieldTurf Summer Internships are open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are pursuing degrees in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Construction Engineering Technology & Environmental. FieldTurf interns function in the roles of Field Engineers or Quality Control Engineers. In-the-field work includes, but is not limited to: daily take-offs, tracking quantities, day-to-day communication with inspectors and owners, attending construction progress meetings and project close outs, essentially overseeing the project for the Project Manager.
The Internship program has five major objectives:
- To create a remarkable learning and professional experience for interns so that they will think enthusiastically about construction and what they have learned about the sports venue construction industry.
- To ensure that interns experience the benefits of working for a world class Construction Company.
- To provide interns with a practical, hands-on learning experience where they will be directly involved in the work.
- To create a pipeline for the best of the best employees to potentially join FieldTurf upon graduation from college.
- To keep FieldTurf Management in touch with the new generation of technology and provide a superior group of onsite leadership.
Essential Functions
Under limited supervision and much decision-making:
- Attends pre-construction and progress meetings.
- Verifies site conditions throughout project and documents critical site details.
- Ensure construction execution complies with the plans and specifications.
- Ensure that all needed materials and equipment for the project are delivered on time.
- Ensure proper staging area for equipment and materials.
- Verifies that necessary critical documents, local rules, and permits are complete, delivered and/or posted.
- Communicates work schedule to Project Team
- Regularly updates Project Management Software – uploads daily reports and site photos
- Enforces company safety regulations, standard operating procedures, and quality standards.
- Perform onsite base inspections, coordinate material deliveries with installation sub-contractors
- Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
- Assist in the accomplishment of Company goals.
- Helps other employee to accomplish Company goals.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by department supervisor.
- Participates in the Disaster Recovery plan as required
Directly supervises sub-contractors on job site. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Tarkett Core Competencies
Customer Focus – Ability to have a true, in-depth understanding of internal or external customer needs, to address these needs as a priority in an appropriate and efficient manner and to seek for solutions and improvement that will benefit both parties
Results Orientation - Ability to strive towards achieving ambitious goals, whatever the context and constraints, always in line with the business strategy and company values. This includes strong tenacity to difficulties and opposition, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions.
Leadership - Ability to develop and communicate a clear vision, to foster people engagement and alignment to strive towards ambitious targets and gain their co-operation. This implies creating a sense of ownership across the organization, using own personal courage to bring out the best in people.
Collaborative Working - Ability to work co-operatively with all counterparts towards a shared, common goal, and to communicate in a clear and easy way. This implies valuing others' roles and contributions, reacting positively to needs and feedback from colleagues, fostering an open dialogue and contributing to beneficial resolution of problems.
Analysis & Decision-making - Ability to understand complex situations, identifying root causes, critical parameters and inter-relationships, even with limited information. Secondly, ability to generate alternative solutions, taking account of all relevant factors, and to eventually come to a timely, Simple, applicable decision. This implies involving others as appropriate, thinking ahead and remaining open to innovative ideas and approaches
Interpersonal Effectiveness - Ability to interface with others in a constructive and efficient way in all circumstances, keeping self-composure. This implies developing a good understanding of own and others' strengths and limitations and the ability to regulate own and others' behaviors, particularly in face of challenges and resistance.
Organizing & Planning - Ability to establish priorities based on their importance and urgency, and to develop clear, efficient action plans to achieve goals. This implies anticipating issues, establishing contingencies and effectively utilizing and assembling resources (time, tools, and people) to accomplish a task
Additional job specific requirements:
Travel Requirements
Travels, when necessary, by several modes of transportation. Maintains flexibility in schedule to accommodate needs.
This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbent will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by the supervisor.
What We Offer
- Benefits Package
- Matching retirement savings plan*
- Paid time off
- Additional offerings may apply and will be discussed during hiring process
- If applicable
- EcoVadis Platinum Medal - recognizing top 1% global performance in sustainability excellence.
- Goal Zero - commitment to diverting job site and manufacturing waste from landfill.
- Industry-leading manufacturing systems certified to ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), and ISO 45001 (health & safety).
- Leading recycling and material regeneration through two owned and operated facilities.
Tarkett Sports is a world leader in sports construction and surfacing, providing architectural design, full-scope construction services, and a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading sports surfacing solutions.
Trusted by leading programs at every level, we're proud to deliver a seamless turnkey experience for our clients.
- Over 80,000 Installations Worldwide
- Over 25 Years of Experience
- Collection of Leading Solutions
- One Answer for Your entire Facility
Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.