Construction Division Intern

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Transportation's (NDOT) Construction Division is offering an opportunity for a college student interested in furthering their contract administration, plans, specification and construction knowledge and experience. If you are interested in hands-on, real-world experience in a supportive and collaborative team environment, please apply today!

Requirements

Must be a three-fourths student in good standing majoring in a discipline or field related to the work to be assigned.
Applicants must be at least a three fourths time student majoring in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field.
Able to work at least 12 hours a week when classes are in session.
Effective communication skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

A sophomore majoring in fields related to horizontal or vertical design or construction.
16 hours a week preferred.
Experience with Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat a plus.

Responsibilities

Complete contract administration work.
Track and review contract change orders, subcontract approvals, and contractor insurance requirements.
Communicate with field engineers, consultants, contractors, and sureties to resolve issues.
Gain experience with cost estimating, reviewing plan changes, preparation of letting packages, contract time allowance determination, project final review, responding to requests for information and other Construction Division responsibilities.