College Intern - Construction

RK&K • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

RK&K is hiring a paid College Intern to join its Construction Management and Construction Inspection Division in Fort Lauderdale. The internship provides on-the-job training, mentorship, and exposure to consulting construction management and construction inspection, including materials, testing, construction contract management, and client interface. Interns encounter challenges, projects, and technology related to their discipline.

The intern supports construction management and inspection activities for roadway and bridge projects, helps track and test materials, and assists with construction contract management. The role also includes quantity calculations, as-built sketches, constructability reviews, project and pre-operation meetings, issue tracking, technical problem-solving, and reviewing lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering & Management, Environmental Science, or a related area.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Classwork in Construction Engineering.
• Participation in professional societies.
• Applicable prior internship experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection and monitoring of roadway and bridge structures to ensure compliance with contract documents and safety regulations.
• Assist with materials tracking and testing to ensure required compliance.
• Provide contract management support for construction projects.
• Assist with quantity calculations, as-built sketches, constructability reviews, project control meetings, pre-operation meetings, and issue tracking.
• Engage in problem-solving and provide technical evaluations and sound solutions.
• Review lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid internship
• On-the-job training
• Mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed