Construction Sales Assistant

Construction Sales Assistant 

Build Your Skills. Gain Field Experience. Launch Your Construction Career. 

Are you a college student studying Construction Management who wants to gain hands-on industry experience and learn how construction projects move from plans to completion? This is an opportunity to develop practical skills, work alongside experienced construction professionals, and explore a career in the construction industry. 

As a Construction Sales Assistant, you will receive training in both the field and the shop while learning the fundamentals of construction sales, estimating, project coordination, and fencing systems. You’ll gain exposure to construction drawings, project specifications, material takeoffs, and the day-to-day activities that help keep construction projects organized and moving forward. 

What You’ll Learn and Do 

• Gain hands-on construction experience: Participate in field and shop training to learn the fundamentals of our products, services, and operations.
• Explore construction estimating: Learn to use Builders Exchange and Blue Book resources to identify projects and support bidding opportunities.
• Develop technical drawing skills: Learn AutoCAD or other construction drawing software used to interpret and prepare project drawings.
• Support project coordination: Assist with preparing and organizing submittals and project documentation.
• Visit active construction sites: Attend project site walks, learn about project requirements, discuss job details, and take photographs as needed.
• Learn blueprint reading: Read construction plans and perform material takeoffs to determine fencing quantities and project requirements.
• Understand construction specifications: Learn how to locate, interpret, and review specification sections relevant to the products and services being bid.
• Build software skills: Learn to use the CFS software package to create drawings and prepare material lists.
• Strengthen organizational skills: Help create and maintain job folders and keep project information organized.
• Support field operations: Assist with will-call orders, material pickups, and deliveries as needed.
• Collaborate with industry professionals: Complete additional assignments and learn from foremen, estimators, and management.

Skills and Experience You Can Develop

Through on-the-job training, you will have the opportunity to develop valuable skills in:

• Construction estimating and bidding
• Blueprint reading and material takeoffs
• Construction drawings and technical software
• Project documentation and submittals
• Construction site observations and field operations
• Material coordination and project organization
• Communication, teamwork, and problem-solving

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity may be a great fit for students pursuing Construction Management or related fields who are interested in learning more about construction estimating, project coordination, technical drawings, and field operations.

Students who are eager to learn, take initiative, ask questions, and build practical industry skills are encouraged to apply.

Start building your future in construction. Gain valuable experience, learn from professionals in the field, and take the next step toward a career in construction management.