Young Potential Program
Kickstart your career on a solid foundation and grow within our company.
The Program
Our Young Potential Program provides structured and intensive training for young graduates with relevant backgrounds, focusing on developing specific competencies essential for success in your future career. Over a 12-month period, you will rotate through various departments within the organization (Site Management, Project Management, and Estimating), allowing you to acquire a broad range of knowledge and experience. At the end of the program, we will work with you to determine your career path and decide which division you will begin your career in.
For who?
- Recent (or soon-to-be) graduates with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Proficient in Dutch.
- Enterprising, creative, and solution-oriented individuals.
- Available for a 40-hour workweek (day shifts).
- Eager to invest in personal and professional growth.
The benefits
- Wide range of experiences: Discover and develop your talents in various divisions within the construction sector.
- Professional guidance: Work alongside experienced professionals and learn from the best in the field.
- Career growth opportunities: Embark on your career with a well-defined growth path and take the first step towards a successful future at Cordeel Belgium.
- Permanent contract: Enjoy the security of a permanent contract from the very beginning of the program.
The divisions
Over a 12-month period, you will gain experience in three divisions: Site Management, Work Preparation (Project Management), and Estimating. Subsequently, in consultation, the fourth period will be determined. This can either be an in-depth exploration of one of the previously mentioned departments or another department such as Cost Controlling, Purchasing, Contract Management, Finance, etc.
In this role, you will gain hands-on experience on the construction site, learning to collaborate with various teams, create effective schedules, and receive training in safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment. Additionally, responsibilities include placing orders and efficiently planning materials. Insight into site organization and optimizing schedules will also be developed. Furthermore, you will learn how to set up the site efficiently to enhance workflow.
Project Management
You will delve into every aspect of work preparation in this role. You will participate in site meetings and track negotiations with architects and engineers. Learning to effectively identify and manage follow-up points while proactively suggesting optimizations and alternatives is a key part of the position. Additionally, responsibilities include sending out price requests, building an As Built dossier, and preparing progress reports. You will also develop skills in budget negotiations, learn to negotiate with subcontractors, and gain insights into contract discussions.
Accurately estimating project costs is at the heart of this role. You will learn to read and understand specifications, interpret construction plans, and gain insight into building structures. Your responsibilities will also include taking measurements and developing a 3D understanding. Additionally, you will attend meetings to observe the process and learn how to calculate and defend cost estimates. Writing and justifying pricing proposals is also a key part of this position.
