Construction Management Assistant

Position Type: Federal Work Study And Non Work Study
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create or modify space plans.

• Participate in Owner Review of construction documents. Assist in construction and planning stages, including but not limited to: 
 

1. Verifying code restrictions and guidelines. 

2. Researching historical drawings and specifications. 

3. Performing site inspections. 

4. Participating in material selection.

• Interact and communicate with architects, contractors, university community, and external vendors in a professional manner.

• Request quotes for work or products from vendors and contractors as assigned. Create renderings for: 
 

1. Small scale projects. 

2. Proposed projects for use in fundraising efforts when requested.

• Participate in construction meetings as assigned.

• Assist in the design and creation of posters, presentations, images, layouts, and renderings for various projects.

• Interpret, organize, and maintain electronic and physical library of architectural drawings and construction

   documents for archive purposes.

• Scan or plot drawings for Facility Operations library or to send to contractors, etc.

• Maintain Planning Room by organizing and cleaning.

• Utilize various programs to develop new or to modify existing drawings for planning, programming, and construction purposes.

• Additional duties as assigned for experience and skill level.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled in engineering or architectural program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of software programs preferred or required: 
• AutoCAD (required) 
• Revit Microsoft Office Suite (required) 
• Photoshop 
• InDesign 
• SketchUp

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to lift general office items less than 25 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Available to work fifteen (15) or more hours a week.

Anticipated Schedule: 

• Monday- Friday

Job Contact:  

• Vivian Palmer – (313) 993-1235 – palmervl1@udmercy.edu