Ferguson Construction is an award-winning general contracting company specializing in manufacturing and industrial buildings, medical office buildings, healthcare facilities, retail, and commercial spaces. We employ professionals for all stages of workflow, from site developers, architects, project managers, and engineers to concrete, steel, masonry, and carpentry professionals. We have an excellent self-preforming team and reaching nearly 400 total employees.
Ferguson Construction started in 1920 as a general contracting firm serving institutional, commercial, and industrial markets with an office in Sidney, Ohio. As our project scope expanded, so did our office space. Ferguson now operates locations in Sidney, Dayton, and Columbus, Ohio, and Columbus, Indiana, which allows us to more efficiently serve our clients throughout Ohio and Indiana.
We complete both small and large-scale projects for clients in Ohio and Indiana. Our company places a strong emphasis on safety, quality construction, and delivering exceptional value to our customers.
As a Co-op with Ferguson Construction Company, you will gain the hands on experience learning each skilled trade in the business. You will be working with Full Time construction professionals as they provide guidance and share their knowledge on various tasks. You will be involved with, and have specific project responsibilities, assigned to you. Mentoring is a critical part to the success of our co-op program. Our evaluation process allows our supervisors to ensure the right amount of guidance and training on the jobsite. The program provides you the opportunity for you to build your career with Ferguson Construction Company
Daily activities will enable you to experience applicable processes and management methods firsthand. Supervisors and project staff will structure your work efforts to help you learn about your area of interest while you contribute directly to the completion of a quality project.
We are currently seeking Construction Field Co-ops with a passion for commercial construction to join our team. The primary responsibility of this position is to work alongside our field craftworkers and learn how each contributes to the successful completion of the project. Our Field Co-ops assist onsite to ensure a safe work environment, quality construction, effective planning & scheduling, cost management, collaboration with project stakeholders, and superior customer service. The ideal candidate will possess a desire for growth, long-term thinking, relationship building skills, and a growing familiarity with the construction industry.
What you will do: · Field co-ops work alongside Craftworkers, Crew Leaders and Superintendents daily understanding the trade techniques and how each trade contributes.
· Learn various skills from the Superintendent on the job including creating schedules, talking to subcontractors, running a project smoothly from start to finish and working with the Superintendent on the job.
· Observe and /or interact with various professionals related to the construction field including owners, architects, subcontractors and vendors
· Attend project meetings and departmental meetings on an ongoing basis and any appropriate management or coordination meetings.
· Participate in site and safety inspections, conducting inventories, troubleshooting
· Perform other duties and responsibilities as required
At the end of the co-op's time at Ferguson, they will have a better understanding of how projects are managed and the tools used to successfully complete projects
