Summer 2027 Project Intern

Scarsella Bros., Inc.•Puyallup, WA

2d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Scarsella Bros., Inc. is a family-owned heavy-highway construction company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The Summer 2027 Project Intern will be immersed in an assigned major WSDOT project and gain experience with shop drawings, submittals, schedules, takeoffs, pay requests, contract changes, and project documentation. The internship is based in Fife, Washington, on the SR 167/I-5 to SR 161 Expressway Project. Applicants must be enrolled in a college program in construction management, engineering, or a related field. The internship is intended to provide learning opportunities and exposure to the inner workings of a major construction project.

Requirements

Pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Ability to work full-time during the summer, approximately May–August or June–September.
Commitment to the construction industry rather than the design industry.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good attention to detail and ability to recognize discrepancies.
Strong work ethic; highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to complete the job correctly.
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide range of climates and environments.
Reliable transportation to and from work.
Ability to begin or continue working for the company without requiring employment sponsorship now or in the future.
Regular, reliable attendance.
Ability to work productively and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
Ability to work at various locations where conditions may vary.

Responsibilities

Assist in interpreting drawings and specifications.
Calculate quantities by taking measurements and determining the percentage of materials and work completed or installed.
Assist in preparing work plans and work packages.
Assist with field surveying and work layout, including elevations, control points, and compiling as-built data.
Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets.
Assist in developing solutions involving earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, underground utilities, and construction operations.
Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training.
Order and schedule material deliveries.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate jobsite work groups.
Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations.
Assist engineers in gathering and preparing data for submittals or transmittals to customers, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use.
Participate in preparing purchase orders and subcontracts, including minor solicitations and purchasing as requested.
Assist with project recordkeeping and correspondence, including daily reports, photographs, requests for information, and memorandums.
Enter data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management.
Assist in generating change orders and as-built data for review by the Project Manager.
Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within deadlines, and work overtime and weekends as required.
Work safely and effectively, following oral and written instructions, warning signs, equipment-use guidance, and other policies.