Job Title – Caddell Internship
Location – Various Domestic Locations
What You Will Do
SUMMARY
Caddell’s internship program offers the opportunity for students to apply academic knowledge, develop hands-on skills, and explore construction career pathways. This program is ideal for students pursuing Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field, with a desire to pursue a Project Manager, Estimator or Superintendent career path.
- Provides technical support for construction efforts including participation in construction planning. Assists with design interpretation, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts and constructability reviews.
- Assists contracts managers in monitoring construction correspondence and other tasks. Assists the on-site construction staff with achievement of corporate deadlines.
- Assists contracts manager in monitoring construction correspondence.
- Assists contracts managers with documentation as needed to answer and respond to governmental agency requests.
- Assists contracts managers with coordinating issues with project management.
- Assists contracts managers with coordinating submittals for preconstruction plans required for new contracts.
- Assists contracts managers with monitoring and distributing design-build submittal packages.
- Assists with the preparation of financial statements.
- Assists with training of on-site staff on Caddell's procedures.
- Assists in negotiating and preparing change orders, terms and conditions, and purchase agreements within the parameters of established procedure for subcontractors and vendors.
- Assists in developing, tracking and negotiating proposals and change orders for the implementation of contract changes with the owner and subcontractors.
- Conducts business correspondence and assists in the preparation of billing/financial reporting.
- Assists on-site construction staff with corporate procedures and achievement of corporate deadlines.
- Develops, implements, and administers project procedures and other work controlling documents to support overall construction.
- Interfaces with all departments as required to resolve problems, ensure quality of construction, project safety etc., in support of overall project schedule.
- Assists in looking ahead and paying attention to the work flow, coordinating with superintendents on delivery of materials and staying on schedule.
- Assists in the maintenance of the project schedule by completing period schedule updates within required time frames and identifying any schedule issues.
- Assists the construction executives and executive staff as needed.
- Working Conditions – Construction setting, travel required, full time. Must have the ability to crawl, climb, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, crouch, stand for longs periods of time, lift and hold in excess of 50lbs, talk, hear and occasionally sit. Must have the ability to withstand confined spaces and or/extreme heights while negotiating tasks at hand in a safe manner to themselves and/or others. Subject to hot, cold, humid and wet conditions depending on location.
- Reporting Structure – Champion
What We Expect
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Desire to work in and to learn about the construction industry. Excellent organizational skills; effective written and verbal communication skills. Self-accountability, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
Requirements - Pursuing college or university accredited degree program; recommended majors include and not limited to Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related field of study, and at minimum two (2) years of completed education, and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Reliable transportation is required, and occasional travel may be needed.
- Must attend a 2-day Orientation at Corporate Headquarters in Montgomery, AL.
- Must be available for the duration of the internship.
The hourly rate for this intern position is $18.00 per hour.
Caddell Internship Experience:
Your career matters at Caddell, where there is a strong emphasis on the growth and development of every employee! We’re large enough to take on the most complex construction projects, but we know the contribution of each individual is the key to our success.
Caddell Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer veterans, disability, and other protected classes under applicable laws and regulations.
