Assignment 2: Job Description Final Draft - Aiden Zarrinnam

Construction Associate

 

As someone who has worked in construction, I would like to share my experiences, both good and bad. For those who have never worked in the industry, it is hard to picture what goes on in construction. There are various job roles in the field of construction. Construction professions need skills like demolition, roofing, and electrical work. But a construction associate demands imagination, resilience, and communication.

 

Construction associates help companies manage a variety of administrative tasks and support duties. In my case, I worked for my family's hotel company. Where I remodeled and reconstructed old hotel rooms into brand-new rooms. Starting a career in construction is overwhelming. In a new environment and new learning curves, it is daunting. The main aim of remodeling the rooms is to do it quick and effective. 

People in construction need to have these three essential skills:

· Creativity

· Adaptability

· Collaboration

 

Creativity

Construction is a profession that is fraught with risks. Like other physical demanding jobs, this job also requires physical effort. One of the potential risks is the chance of not installing something the right way. Which could lead to issues further down the line. When planning to remodel a room, it is crucial to consider potential issues to arise. This includes tailoring the room to your specific needs and desires. One thing to always remember is that remodeling can only take place within the confines of the room. Although everything else in the room may change, at the same time you are free and confined. When remodeling rooms, it is necessary to remove everything and demo the room to create a blank slate. This will give you the freedom to envision a new design and allow you to get your hands dirty in the process. This is where you can express your most creative side since the room starts from its bare bones.

Adaptability 

As a construction worker, it is crucial to have the skill of adaptability. This means adjusting to unexpected situations and find alternative solutions. Thinking on your feet can ruin or make your day. The pandemic, for instance, caused a global supply chain shortage. Affecting materials such as lumber, steel, track, and certain tools. When my brother and I were remodeling a room, we had to face the challenge of running out of supplies. We went to Home Depot to get more materials but saw a riot due to the lack of inventory. This made it difficult for us to resume our work in the room. Instead of giving up, we relied on our adaptability skills to find alternative solutions. We adjusted the process of the build to push through and identified different materials we could use. These are situations in which people in construction must adapt to keep everything on track.

Collaboration

In the construction industry, there are always challenges that can arise. They can often happen because of a lack of effort or communication. It often requires teamwork to overcome them. There are countless times when you are stuck on a part of a project and need other people’s help. For example, drainpipes needed rearranging in the bathroom because of a leak. I needed help because of how the other pipes connected. We had to get creative due to incorrect pipe installation when the building was first built. Collaborating with others is a crucial skill that everyone should have. Clear communication is essential for project success or failure. Without this skill, no one will perform to their fullest potential.

Conclusion

Despite these challenges, working as a construction associate gave me unique opportunities. From enhancing my creativity, adaptability, and collaboration skills. To feel accomplished from a hard day of work. Remodeling rooms feel as if you are working on a blank canvas that is up to your interpretation. When you design, create, and finish a room, it can give you a sense of accomplishment and teach you valuable lessons. Experiencing unexpected global supply chain shortages and project changes demonstrates resilience and strength. Teamwork and effective communication were crucial for getting through each day. Working in construction was not only about fixing rooms. It was about building personal growth and critical thinking skills through teamwork.

 

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