Student Intern - Facility Design & Construction

The Student Intern – Facility Design & Construction will support the planning, designing and construction of physical capital assets (water/wastewater plants, pumping stations, storage and transmission facilities, and rehabilitation projects) and a broad range of other project management assignments.

Essential Functions

- Supports the Project Manager in one or more of the following: managing planning, design or construction projects such as treatment plants, pumping stations, transmission projects, or other facilities

- Management of projects to deliver organizational, program, or corporate benefits and improvements

- Assisting a senior project manager with larger projects

- Under the guidance of the Project Manager, consults and works with team members from various internal organizations, in the administration of consultant, Architect/Engineer (A/E), and construction contracts and their associated procurement mechanisms

- Supports project manager in reviewing project technical, management, and budgetary plans ensuring project compliance with corporate policy and technical specifications

- Assists in reviewing and approving monthly and final payments to A/E’s, contractors, and vendors

- Participates in project teams, including management review, re-engineering, and policy groups

- Assists with reviews, negotiations, and finalization of contracts and change orders

- Assists with preparation or monitoring of project schedules using PERT, CPM, Bar Chart, or other methods

- Participates in meetings and assists with reviewing and preparing meeting notes Assists with development and implementation of project management strategic plans and resultant monitoring mechanisms

Other Functions

Perform other duties as required.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

- Ability to climb ladders, and work in confined spaces and elevated locations

- Ability to hear audible alarms and abnormal equipment noises

- Ability to visually inspect equipment and processes any time of day or night

- Good physical condition, particularly absence of respiratory and back problems

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

- Good verbal and written communication skills

- Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and AutoCAD

- Strong computer knowledge and organizational skills

- Positive/ambitious attitude, ability to effectively interact with stakeholders such as consultants, contractors and internal staff

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

College student pursuing a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or other related discipline

Student Intern