Construction Internship Program (2024 - 2025) - Oregon Region

$47,840 - $54,080/Yr

Mwh Constructors - Gresham, OR

Full-time - Intern

Gresham, OR

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

MWH Constructors is seeking a Construction Intern for the Oregon region to support various projects and initiatives. This role is designed for individuals pursuing a degree in construction-related fields, providing hands-on experience in project management, scheduling, and estimating. The intern will be an integral part of project teams, contributing to the success of critical infrastructure projects that enhance communities and ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project controls, change orders, RFIs, and other construction administration duties.
• Prepare look ahead schedules with information from subcontractors.
• Assist in the generation of various reports such as submittal and RFI logs, and with document control.
• Process Submittals and RFIs.
• Update working drawings with RFIs and Changes to ensure the team is working with the most current information.
• Perform simple calculations.
• Provide technical support for construction efforts.
• Assist in creating and updating construction schedules, incorporating changes, delays, and unforeseen circumstances.
• Monitor project progress and identify areas where adjustments may be needed.
• Assist in analyzing project data to identify ways to optimize scheduling efficiency.
• Support the scheduling team in providing accurate and timely reports to management and stakeholders.
• Support cost estimates on proposals, projects, and studies to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Review solicitation documents to identify risks and opportunities related to competitive pricing.
• Assist the Estimating Team with an independent assessment of an estimate's accuracy.
• Help coordinate the performance of pricing structure development and application to takeoffs and cost allowances.
• Obtain and verify construction quotations for facilitation of construction projects.
• Compile and analyze bids.
• Help develop reports for all review processes.
• Actively research and solicit supply chain vendors for information.

Requirements

• In progress toward earning a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Marketing, or related degree.
• Experienced with complete Microsoft Office Suite, excellent writing and communications skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities for working in diverse team environments with staff, clients, and stakeholders.
• Experience with/aptitude for construction and/or mechanical processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior internship experience in the AEC industry.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage between $23 - 26/hr.