College Intern - Construction Management
About The Position
Basic FunctionProfessional learning experience where an undergraduate or graduate student participant gains practical work experience, organization knowledge and business acumen related to construction management and civil engineering. Specific duties vary depending on the business need. Internships begin with orientation in June and conclude in early August. Position will work 32 hours per week, and this position will work 100% on site. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures. Responsibilities and Specific Duties Assignments may include responsibilities in one or more of the following areas: Assists with project documentation. Assists with cost estimates. Participates in site inspections. Provides project management assistance. Collaborates with teams and gains exposure to safety practices. Contributes to departmental goals and objectives. Suggests solutions to business issues and challenges. Attends and participates in meetings. Assists in functional and/or business analytics. Gathers and scrubs data for analysis and reports. Assists with client consulting and support. Assists with writing grants, procedures guide, presentations, training materials, etc. Contributes to a team-oriented atmosphere. Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers. Applies SMS (Safety Management System) methods and principles in daily routine and supports all aspects of the agency’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP). Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or a recent graduate (within 1 year) in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related degree program.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited education institution and successfully completed 24 undergraduate credit hours.
- GPA of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Degree program relative to intern assignment, such as Construction Management, Civil Engineering, etc.
- Knowledge of PC’s and related software, such as MS Office.
Responsibilities
- Assists with project documentation.
- Assists with cost estimates.
- Participates in site inspections.
- Provides project management assistance.
- Collaborates with teams and gains exposure to safety practices.
- Contributes to departmental goals and objectives.
- Suggests solutions to business issues and challenges.
- Attends and participates in meetings.
- Assists in functional and/or business analytics.
- Gathers and scrubs data for analysis and reports.
- Assists with client consulting and support.
- Assists with writing grants, procedures guide, presentations, training materials, etc.
- Contributes to a team-oriented atmosphere.
- Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
- Applies SMS (Safety Management System) methods and principles in daily routine and supports all aspects of the agency’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
- Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
