Dayton Field and Office Co-op - Summer 2026

Job Description

Job Description

Ferguson Construction Company is seeking Co-Ops for both office and field positions. Applicants majoring in related fields are encouraged to apply!

College Students Only, Please. Ferguson does not sponsor employment visas.

Ferguson Construction is an award-winning general contracting company specializing in manufacturing and industrial buildings, medical office buildings, healthcare facilities, retail, and commercial spaces. We employ professionals for all stages of workflow, from site developers, architects, project managers, and engineers to concrete, steel, masonry, and carpentry professionals. We have an excellent self-preforming team and are reaching nearly 400 total employees.

Ferguson Construction started in 1920 as a general contracting firm serving institutional, commercial, and industrial markets with an office in Sidney, Ohio. As our project scope expanded, so did our office space. Ferguson now operates locations in Sidney, Dayton, and Columbus, Ohio, and Columbus, Indiana, which allows us to more efficiently serve our clients throughout Ohio and Indiana.

We complete both small and large-scale projects for clients in Ohio and Indiana. Our company places a strong emphasis on safety, quality construction, and delivering exceptional value to our customers.

What you will do:

Field Co-Ops:

With Ferguson Construction Company, you will gain the hands-on experience learning each skilled trade in the business. You will be working with Full Time construction professionals as they provide guidance and share their knowledge on various tasks. You will be involved with, and have specific project responsibilities, assigned to you. Mentoring is a critical part to the success of our co-op program. Our evaluation process allows our supervisors to ensure the right amount of guidance and training on the jobsite.

Daily activities will enable you to experience applicable processes and management methods firsthand. Supervisors and project staff will structure your work efforts to help you learn about your area of interest while you contribute directly to the completion of a quality project.

We are currently seeking Construction Field Co-ops with a passion for commercial construction to join our team. The primary responsibility of this position is to work alongside our field craftworkers and learn how each contributes to the successful completion of the project. Our Field Co-ops assist onsite to ensure a safe work environment, quality construction, effective planning & scheduling, cost management, collaboration with project stakeholders, and superior customer service. The ideal candidate will possess a desire for growth, long-term thinking, relationship building skills, and a growing familiarity with the construction industry.

Office Co-Ops:

We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented candidates for our Construction Office Co-op position. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in construction administration, offering valuable insights into the industry. The successful candidate will support our office and contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of our projects.

The Office Co-op position at Ferguson Construction Company offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in construction administration. This role will involve supporting our office, including Operations/Leadership support, the Project Management teams, HR Department, and Engineer, Safety & Architecture Teams while providing essential administrative assistance to ensure efficient and effective operations. Applicants must be enrolled in a similar or related field that contributes to these administrative positions.

At the end of the co-op's time at Ferguson, they will have a better understanding of how projects are managed and the tools used to successfully complete projects out in the field and in the office. The program provides you the opportunity for you to build your career with Ferguson Construction Company.

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our company does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs or applications and explicitly reserve its right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited CV or application.

All applicants who are offered employment with Ferguson Construction Company will be subject to a background investigation and drug test. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug test conducted in accordance with Ferguson Construction policy and state law.