We are seeking Construction Interns who possess strong IT skills, an aptitude for leadership and are in the process of obtaining a related degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture. Any relevant experience is beneficial, such as estimating, project scheduling and plan/blueprint reading.
Position Title: Construction Intern
Reports To: Operations Manager OR Director of Field Operations
Status: Non-Exempt / Temporary
Location: San Francisco Bay Area; Beverly Hills; Silicon Valley
Required Experience: 0 to 2 years
Salary Range: $25.00 to 30.00 per hour
Purpose of the Position:
Our objective of the Construction Intern position is to provide you with a learning experience that prepares you to become an Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer at Plant Construction Company, L.P. You will be paired with a Project Manager or Superintendent mentor who will guide and advise you and will be assigned to a specific project for the duration of your internship.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Your experience with Plant should cover skills in a range of areas including project management, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, construction technology, field operations, office operations, building materials, and construction/building codes and regulations.
Here is a list of tasks that we expect you may perform depending on your project assignment:
- Prepare quantity take-offs, call vendors and subcontractors for proposals
- Assist with project record keeping
- Prepare shop drawings for review
- Assist with daily field reports
- Assist with safety inspections and attend safety trainings
- Log and process submittals
- Assist with cost control, inventory control, schedule checking, and problem solving
- Assist the team of project managers and superintendents at as high a responsibility level as possible
- Coordinate and monitor subcontractor activities, verify work in place, and provide progress notes
- Process change orders and work orders
- Arrange for utility services and obtain permits
- Supervise punch list activities
- Expedite material deliveries, assist in documenting and preparing claims
- Prepare charts and formal reports
- Other duties as assigned
Daily jobsite or office attendance is required. Those selected for the internship will need to make arrangements for their own housing and transportation for the length of the internship.
Please note that this is an in-house position and will NOT be worked remotely or outsourced.