Operations Intern

Orion • Phoenix, AZ

2d

About The Position

The Operations Intern supports planning, directing, and coordinating designated project activities to help accomplish project goals within prescribed schedules and funding parameters. The role assists project managers with project administration and management, shop drawings and submittals, revisions and change pricing, schedules, materials, job costs, financial reports, and project reporting. It involves frequent communication with superintendents and regular job-site visits, as well as coordination with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and government agencies.

The position requires flexibility to work varying shifts, long hours of 8–12 hours, and weekends according to project needs. Work may take place in office settings or field trailers and in different weather conditions. The incumbent must follow company safety policies, protect confidential information, use required personal protective equipment, and be prepared to respond to emergencies.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of construction-related experience.
• BS degree in Construction Management or a related discipline, and field experience in commercial concrete construction, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of Project Engineer functions.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), MS Project, Adobe, and construction drawings software such as PlanGrid, with the ability to learn new software systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels, clients, vendors, and suppliers.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work under pressure and in high-stress situations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing work priorities.
• Problem-solving, critical-thinking, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in different weather conditions and office settings, including a field trailer.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, and steel-toed shoes as required.
• Ability to remain calm during emergencies, respond appropriately as directed, and evacuate the work area in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and planning for pre-job meetings, including plans, specifications, budgets, cost targets, and schedules.
• Assist project managers in managing assigned jobs.
• Review and process shop drawings and submittals, including subcontractor submissions, for accuracy against drawings and specifications.
• Distribute drawing revisions to project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors, and request updated shop drawings from suppliers and subcontractors as needed.
• Price drawing revisions and Field Extra Work Tickets, review pricing with project managers, and submit it to the general contractor or client.
• Update stick sets and drawing logs for each revision received.
• Maintain the RCO log and PM Submittal Log for each assigned project.
• Update project schedules with actual task durations compared with the original Base-Line Schedule and document applicable delays.
• Order materials, ensure timely delivery, and review the accuracy of materials such as rebar, shoring, forming, and post-tensioning.
• Contact superintendents frequently and visit assigned job sites regularly to identify problems and help resolve them.
• Approve and code assigned invoices as requested by the project manager.
• Track manhours and job costs for assigned jobs weekly.
• Meet with superintendents to identify target costs for completing jobs under budget.
• Assist project managers with end-of-month financial reports for assigned jobs.
• Prepare project reports for management, clients, or others.
• Coordinate project activities with government regulatory or other governmental agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality of company confidential, proprietary, and trade-secret information.
• Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of coworkers and others; stop work when an unsafe condition is anticipated or observed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures, and promptly report violations.
• Perform other related administrative and technical duties as assigned or requested by immediate supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern