Field Engineer Intern

Granite Construction•Irving, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... We hire enthusiastic, hard-working individuals for college internships and entry-level positions. With locations across the country and unique opportunities for hands-on experience, mentorship and networking, there’s never been a better time to join our team. General Summary This is a three to four month assignment where you will assist a Project Team with the management, field construction activities and documentation of a project.

Requirements

High School diploma required and a minimum of 2 (two) years of education from an accredited institution of higher learning such as a college or university
Field of Study Civil Engineering or Construction Management
Previous construction experience is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with MS Office applications
Strong organizational skills
Attention to detail
Self motivated
Strong interpersonal skills
Able to work in a team environment
Problem solving

Responsibilities

Communicate with Foremen and Superintendent to learn about field construction operations and to provide support.
Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, & the local community.
Assist with the Project Environmental, Health, Safety requirements.
Assist the Project Engineer with approving time cards in HeavyJob.
Ensure all equipment and employees are accounted for on timecards.
Assist with verifying quantities in FIS (Field Information Systems) and log quantities for cost and revenue tracking.
Assist the Project Engineer with generating and distributing daily cost reports (trucking, labor, equipment) to the Project Manager, Foreman & Superintendent.
Assist with the completion of daily reports documenting both Granite Construction and Subcontractor activities.
Place necessary material orders, survey requests, locates, etc.
Maintain a to-do list and diary.
Assist with the calculations of yields of materials used such as concrete, aggregate base & asphalt.
Tour jobsite daily with the Project Manager or Engineer to verify quantities claimed are correct and to stay current on overall job progress.
Additional responsibilities as needed.