Workforce Development Program Participant

Turner Construction•Council Bluffs, IA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Participate in a 6-week Workforce Development Program to learn about the construction industry and related Trades. This program aims to build foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities applicable to various roles and activities within a construction environment. Upon successful completion, participants may be eligible for placement into Turner Self-Perform Operations (SPO) as a Trade employee or with a related subcontractor or union organization.

Requirements

High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or enrolled and actively pursuing GED.
Must be 18 years of age to work at a construction project site.
Must be willing to commit to the full duration of the program.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Passionate and willing to learn about the construction industry and various Trades.
Make efficient use of program hours and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Basic mathematical skills.
Ability to read and comprehend written information.
Apply active listening skills.
Able to take direction, learn and process information quickly, ask clarifying questions, and follow tasks through to completion.
Assume personal and professional responsibilities for own actions.
Reliable transportation required.
Limited travel as required by program activities.

Nice To Haves

General construction industry experience desired but not required.
Basic computer skills desired.

Responsibilities

Participate in the 6-week Workforce Development (WFD) Program to gain construction industry knowledge and understanding of various Trades in a classroom setting.
Attend presentations covering construction roles, responsibilities, Turner Trade and Self-Perform Operations (SPO), subcontractor Trade organizations, construction materials, methods, and Trades (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), Carpentry).
Learn about Virtual Design Construction (VDC), blueprint reading, project scheduling, project coordination, and various Trade topics.
Receive training on Environmental Health & Safety and Safety Regulations.
Participate in training to obtain certifications in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Site Safety Training (SST), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and basic First Aid.
Gain knowledge of construction math skills, including basic arithmetic and geometry.
Learn and develop skills in effective communication, conflict resolution, taking direction, and teamwork.
Visit project sites to correlate classroom learning with actual construction and Trade project work.
Demonstrate engagement through full participation, attendance, and passing exams required for program graduation.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.