STUDENT INTERN - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

POSITION PURPOSE

Provide assistance with onsite construction management, administration, and coordination for new and existing construction projects. This includes ensuring work is conducted in a safe manner while delivering on budget and on time. The incumbent is assigned to a project and works on location for the duration of the assignment. In times of minimal workload, the incumbent may be required to work from the headquarters facility in Bismarck, ND.

- Shadow a Construction Coordinator as they provide oversight of job site construction management.

- Assist in the oversight of job site construction management to assure projects are managed effectively and the company’s needs are being met.

- Assist with coordinating onsite construction activities between the owner, engineer, contractor, and other involved parties.

- Observe contractor work practices and notify the project lead construction coordinator of any practices that appear to be non-compliant with the contract documents.

- Assist in the Request for Information (RFI) and Change Order Request (COR) process execution on assigned projects.

- Review contractor reports for performance on safety, quality, progress, and cost.

- Attend project meetings to review project achievements and deficiencies.

- Adhere to BEPC Construction Management policies and procedures as they materialize.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

- Be at least 18 years of age.

- Be enrolled as a full-time student in a two year construction management program or related discipline with at least one year completed or recent graduate (within the past 12 months).

OR

- Be enrolled as a full-time student in a four year construction management, construction, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering (EAC/ABET accredited) program or related discipline with at least two years completed or recent graduate (within the past 12 months).

- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.

- Hold a valid driver’s license.

- Transcript required at time of application.

If your transcript is not attached at time of application, your application will not be reviewed.

- Previous internship or relevant work experience.

- Additional certifications or coursework in field of study.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position requires occasional bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, crawling, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds and lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds; and frequent sitting, standing, walking, and use of keyboard/computer. Finger dexterity, good hearing, and color vision are required. This position requires the ability to analyze data/reports and conduct research; implement recommendations; develop plans, procedures, and goals; and present information to others. The incumbent may be required to work under pressure due to conflicting priorities and deadlines. Typically, this position works in conditions of dirt/dust, extreme heat/cold, noise, and electrical risks. It may also occasionally work in conditions of fumes, chemicals, vibration, poor ventilation, and confined areas. Continuous travel is required, either by operating a motor vehicle or traveling in cooperative or commercial aircraft. The ability to operate a motor vehicle is required. All project assignments require extended overnight stays involving several days, weeks, or months.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills.

- Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

- Research and analytical thinking.

- Microsoft Office proficiency.

- Organization and attention to detail.

- Data entry and recordkeeping.

- Team collaboration.

- Initiative and adaptability.

- Confidentiality and professionalism.

- Fieldwork or technical hands-on aptitude (where applicable).

- Compliance with safety procedures.

Wage: $26.00/hour