Design-Build Co-op (Summer 2027)

Merus • Full-time • Nashville, TN, US • 3d ago

DESIGN-BUILD CO-OP

Why Merus?

Merus brings more than 130 years of commercial real estate experience to the construction, development, ownership, and management of a diverse portfolio of assets across a growing footprint in the eastern U.S.

We’re all owners here. That shared ownership shapes how we work, make decisions, and support one another. Every team member is expected to take responsibility, follow through, and contribute to the success of our projects, partners, and company.

We were named a Deloitte U.S. Best Managed Company, recognizing how private companies are run across strategy, execution, culture, and financial discipline. That same standard shows up in how teams are supported, decisions are made, and the business continues to scale.

Learn more about our culture at www.merus1894.com.

Summary Of Responsibilities

As a co-op at Merus, you’ll apply what you’ve learned in the classroom through your teachings and coursework and apply it directly in a work environment. By the end of semester, with the hands-on experience you’ve acquired, you’ll be able to take those new learnings and harness them back into the classroom. Co-ops work directly along with the business units to help deliver and execute work results that our organization, clients, investors and fellow colleagues can be proud of.

Essential Job Functions

Work hand-in-hand with project team, including Project Managers, Superintendents, Architects and other Design Professionals to assist in coordination of the design and construction of our projects
Read and interpret construction drawings, documents, and requests for proposal(s)
Aid in creating project schedule(s)
Create scopes of work, and bid packages for current projects in effort to facilitate in buy-out of required subcontracts
Perform quantity take-off of material/items on drawings for use in generating estimates/proposals
Responsible to communicate and coordinate drawings and schedule expectations directly with subcontractors
Administer updated drawings, and record drawing log, submittals, and shop drawings
Generate contracts, and prepare monthly invoices, issue subcontractor/owner change-orders
Attend meetings with Superintendent/Project Manager and record meeting minutes, and participate in project planning
Opportunities present themselves for daily on-site reporting and recording of site operations/progress
Formulate weekly progress reports on projects, for owner review
Vehicle access/means required to deliver miscellaneous packages, including permits, submittals, and items of the like

Position Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering from an accredited College or University
Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Prior experience in Microsoft Project, BlueBeam, Procore, and Timberline software is an added bonus

What traits are we looking for in our co-ops? Students who are:

Eager to apply knowledge and teachings learned in the classroom and employ it to a working environment
Able to maintain ownership on various tasks and responsibilities
Enthusiastic to dig the details
Capable of cultivating positive working relationships through trust and integrity
Able to uphold and provide superior service to both teammates and customers
Resilient work ethic, but with an ability to stop and celebrate the wins
Effective communicators and listeners
Capable of prioritizing tasks and responsibilities to successfully deliver results in a timely manner
Able to operate and flourish in a fast-paced environment

Safety Hazard of the Job

Normal safety hazards associated with office work, and with occasional observational visits to construction sites.

Physical Demands

The moderate physical effort required to sit, bend, stoop, lift, walk and climb. Maximum unassisted lift is 70 lbs. Average lift is less than 10 lbs. Requires ability to use a keyboard and monitor. Also requires the ability to communicate verbally, both in person and on the telephone. May require some travel by car/truck.

Environmental Requirements

Moderate to extreme outdoor conditions. Above average noise levels. Protective equipment is required. Average inside office environment. Average office noise levels.

No personal protective equipment is required. Ambient temperature is between 68F and 76F.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and other management as required. This job description is not a contract or offer for employment, and either you or Merus may terminate employment at any time for any reason.

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