What It Takes
Open to undergraduate students interested in gaining hands-on practical experience in the construction field. Qualified applicants will assist project teams in managing construction projects/ including all phases from bidding to final completion.
- Assignments include office and job site; relocation to a remote site may be required.
- Transportation is required.
- Work periods are 10-12 weeks; 40 hours/week.
- Housing may be provided in certain situations.
Intern Job Description
Reporting Relationship: Depending on the work assignment, interns will report to a project manager, superintendent, project engineer or field engineer. You may be assigned to the office, jobsite or mix of both.
Tasks Assigned: You will be learning the engineering and technical aspects of the project both in the field and in the office. Your experience will include some or all the following:
- Quantity take-off
- Layout
- Preconstruction/as-built surveys
- Shop drawing review/approval & maintenance of log
- Submittal review/approval & maintenance of log
- Request for information (RFI) review/submission & maintenance of log
- Responding to subcontractor RFIs
- Interfacing with subcontractors & suppliers
- Attending weekly progress meetings
- Assisting with coordinating the work between the owner, architect & subcontractors
- Assisting during the bid process
- Assist with reviewing construction documents & specifications
- Assisting with reviewing all document revisions & clarifications
- Assisting with maintaining field record
- Assisting with estimates/budgets/value engineering/constructability surveys Assist with writing contracts & purchase orders
- Assisting with preparing billings to owner & submitting change orders
- Assisting with approval of invoices
- Assisting with ordering & expediting materials
- Assisting with scheduling & updates
- Assisting with quality control & safety
- Assisting with settling contracts
- Assisting with permit process
- Assisting with performing costing, scheduling, estimating & project management
- Punchlist & project closeout
- Cooperating & working with field project management
- And any other duties that may be assigned
Required Skills
Technical Capabilities
You should be familiar with the following software: Primavera, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc.
Required Experience
Basic qualifications for Entry-Level Engineer candidates include:
- Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology.
- Knowledge of engineering principles.
- Knowledge of basic business principles sufficient to project and monitor expenses.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
- Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions and engineering/architectural drawings.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics or working with craft workers.
