<p>Founded and family-owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. In addition to our field service and project skilled labor, Rhoads has expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Rhoads' capabilities enable our customers to achieve superior results by deploying our diverse, highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government and maritime projects, all backed by state-of-the-art resources and a 100+ year legacy of leadership.</p> <p>As a member of the Rhoads team, you'll join a quickly growing team of energetic, skilled tradespeople and professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across every market we serve. We are building on our success across more than a century by continuing to grow an innovative company dedicated to building exciting careers. Come join our journey, and experience what it means to be Done Right with Rhoads.</p> <p>This position is responsible for assisting the Project Engineers, Project Managers, Program Manager, and Area Superintendents in all aspects of planning and tracking project completion. Work is performed concurrently on multiple multi-phase Department of Defense projects. Co-ops act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders to support on-time and on-budget project execution. Co-ops will:</p> <ul> <li>Assist in developing, monitoring, and updating the project schedule and resources; attend project meetings and handle correspondence to clients, vendors, subcontractors, government agencies, and other associates. </li><li>Work proactively to avoid, mitigate, and document issues on the shop floor to help keep projects moving towards schedule milestones. </li><li>Assist with the collection and analysis of project-related data including, but not limited to, delay logs, weekly metric reports, training logs, and schedules. </li><li>Update and maintain accurate files, including change orders, engineering documents, customer submittals, permits, and requests-for-information, through project close out. </li><li>Ensure safety is never compromised; communicate and support the Rhoads' safety program as needed. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Please note our client requires anyone working in this role to be a United States Citizen. </li><li>High attention to detail </li><li>Ability to prioritize and multi-task across multiple projects at once </li><li>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team of co-ops and engineers </li><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written </li><li>Superior customer service attitude with an unwavering commitment to the customer, team, and company </li><li>Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications </li><li>Strong organizational skills, strong professional work ethic </li><li>Basic working knowledge of general construction a plus </li></ul> <p>Preferred Majors:</p> <ul> <li>Eng. - Civil Engineering, </li><li>Eng. - Electrical Engineering, </li><li>Eng. - Environmental Engineering, </li><li>Eng. - Mechanical Engineering, </li><li>Eng. - Property Management, </li><li>Eng. - Engineering Technology, </li><li>Eng. - Construction Management </li></ul> <p>Level(s) of Experience Sought:</p> <ul> <li>Beginner - Limited or no previous work experience/first Co-op </li><li>Intermediate - Some related work or volunteer experience/second Co-op </li><li>Advanced - Previous related work experience/final Co-op </li></ul> <p>Position Requirements/Restrictions:</p> <ul> <li>Citizenship Requirement: US Citizen </li></ul> <p>Rhoads Industries is a Federal Contractor committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment. We uphold a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding drug use, which encompasses all employees, including those with legally certified medical marijuana cards. As part of our onboarding process, all prospective employees are required to undergo a 10-panel drug screening.</p>