About the role#
The Project Management Co-Op is a hands-on development opportunity for students pursuing careers in construction and project management. You will work alongside experienced project leaders to gain exposure to the full construction project lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, procurement, financial tracking, and field operations. Through mentorship and training, you will build the skills necessary for future roles as a Project Engineer or Project Manager.
What you'll do#
- Support project teams with document management, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and closeout documentation.
- Create and maintain project tracking tools, logs, schedules, and reports to monitor progress.
- Attend project meetings, record minutes, and track action items.
- Coordinate communication between project teams, customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
- Assist with project planning, resource allocation, and execution activities.
- Visit jobsites to gain firsthand experience with construction operations and field processes.
- Support project budgeting, invoicing, cost tracking, and financial reporting.
- Monitor project performance to help identify potential risks and schedule impacts.
- Build professional relationships with customers and stakeholders.
- Contribute to initiatives focused on increasing efficiency and project outcomes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Ability to work on-site full-time during the co-op term.
- Previous construction industry experience is preferred.
- At least one year of work experience is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site position.
- Assignments typically last 5-6 months, scheduled in alignment with your university academic calendar.
- You may work from one of our five office locations: Stockton, Fresno, Livermore, Marina, or Sacramento, California.
About Collins Electrical Company, Inc.
Collins Electrical Company, Inc. operates as an electrical construction and engineering firm based in Stockton, California. The company serves commercial, industrial, and institutional clients across Northern California. It functions as an IBEW Union contractor and provides services including design build, preconstruction, and solar installation. Founded in 1924, the firm maintains offices in six cities and employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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