Construction Associate - Audubon Companies : Job Details

External Description Audubon is currently seeking a Construction Associate to join our team in our Houston, TX Energy Corridor Office. The Construction Associate will assist with everything from estimating and project controls to field engineering and procurement. This is a dynamic role that will provide exposure to various aspects of EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects, offering you a solid foundation for growth in the construction industry. This role is ideal for a recent college graduate in Construction Management or a related field who wants to build a career in the heavy industrial construction industry. You'll gain hands-on experience across multiple facets of our projects, supporting both our office and field teams. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with quantity take-offs and cost estimates for project bids.
• Support the solicitation and evaluation of vendor quotes for material and equipment.
• Prepare bid tabulations and assist in developing proposal pricing strategies.
• Assist in creating purchase requisitions and tracking material orders.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to confirm delivery schedules.
• Support procurement efforts, ensuring materials meet project specifications.
• Help develop and update project schedules, including tracking progress and milestones.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing project data for cost control, earned value management (EVM), and reporting.
• Support project managers in preparing weekly and monthly reports.
• Assist field teams with layout, verification, and installation of construction elements.
• Conduct site visits to support project inspections and quality control.
• Assist in developing construction work packages and turnover documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and field crews to ensure project alignment.
• Perform various administrative tasks to support project execution.
• Support safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with project safety standards.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and construction software (Procore, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, or similar tools).
• Eager to learn, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

No Recruiters, please! Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Working at Audubon Client-focused. People-powered. Safety-driven. The Audubon Family of Companies provides professional consulting solutions to the energy industry. For over 25 years, our proven reputation for operational excellence and dedication to client satisfaction has helped us become a leading service provider to some of the biggest names in oil and gas. Our team of over 1,000 of the country's top professionals can deliver a full range of consulting services, from EPCM to field solutions and operational support. At Audubon we are always growing, though we never lose sight of our commitment to excellence. Our focus on flexibility and our demand for unsurpassed quality control over continue to guide our growth as they have since our inception. We realize that service goes beyond plugging in a professional skill set. Service means flexibility. Service means understanding and solving project challenges in dynamic environments. Service means communication. We pride ourselves on providing the service of the quality which allows us to implement efficient solutions that deliver immediate value and long-term returns. Our dedication to people requires an equal dedication to safety. Our rigorous safety program helps us maintain a safe and incident-free work environment from the desktop to the pipeline trench. Our people drive the quality and efficiency that have established Audubon as a leader in the oil and gas industry - their growth and safety are at the core of our business.