Internship

Rycon Construction•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Rycon Construction is an employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides construction management, general contracting, and design-build services nationwide. An ENR Top 400 Contractor, ENR Top 100 Green Contractor, and BD+C Top 150 Contractor with nine offices, Rycon specializes in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. From large-scale developments to small, fast-track interior fit-outs, Rycon is equipped to deliver a comprehensive range of services across all project types. Rycon’s portfolio includes projects in healthcare, higher education, industrial/warehouse, commercial, multi-unit residential, food service/dining, retail, financial, self-storage, governmental, and LEED facilities. We have an in-house Architectural Woodwork & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships/installs nationally. We are seeking an Intern at our Pittsburgh office. What you will do: Work closely with the estimating, marketing, and operations departments and staff Attend pre bid meetings and site visits Work with team to develop estimates and respond to bids and proposals for existing and new clients Make phone calls and email to trade subcontractors for scope and proposal reviews Quantity take offs and develop scopes of work from drawings and specifications Attend in person and onsite meetings Other tasks as needed for operations and estimating departments What you will need to be successful: Current enrollment in a relevant degree program (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, etc.) is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with construction-related software (e.g., AutoCAD, Bluebeam) is a plus. Good communicator Organized and detailed Good interpersonal skills Able to multitask and manage multiple priorities Able to drive a vehicle for work purposes At Rycon Construction, Inc. we believe outstanding employees build the foundation necessary for excellence in business. It is with this belief that we are always looking for the best qualified and most talented employees to become part of our team. Rycon offers advancement opportunities along with an excellent salary and benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) and 401(k). Qualified candidates will be required to submit to a background screening upon acceptance of an offer. Rycon Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ATTENTION - All third-party agencies, headhunters and recruiters: Rycon Construction is not accepting candidate submission by unsolicited third parties to any company email address. All unsolicited candidates will be rejected, and Rycon Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Rycon Construction will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third party candidates in an unsolicited manner. Rycon Construction only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have a signed agreement in place. All contact with Rycon Construction from third parties must be through our Human Resources department. Outside recruiters are not to contact hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of Rycon’s Human Resources department by a third party will cancel any future business relationship between the third party and Rycon Construction.

Requirements

Able to drive a vehicle for work purposes
Good communicator
Organized and detailed
Good interpersonal skills
Able to multitask and manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

Current enrollment in a relevant degree program (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, etc.) is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with construction-related software (e.g., AutoCAD, Bluebeam) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the estimating, marketing, and operations departments and staff
Attend pre bid meetings and site visits
Work with team to develop estimates and respond to bids and proposals for existing and new clients
Make phone calls and email to trade subcontractors for scope and proposal reviews
Quantity take offs and develop scopes of work from drawings and specifications
Attend in person and onsite meetings
Other tasks as needed for operations and estimating departments