Construction Internship Program (2024 - 2025) - Oregon Region

Unclassified - Portland, OR

Full-time - Intern

Portland, OR

About the position

MWH Constructors is seeking a Construction Intern for the 2024-2025 program in the Oregon region. This internship offers a unique opportunity to be part of various projects, contributing to the success of critical infrastructure initiatives in water and wastewater treatment. Interns will gain hands-on experience in project management, scheduling, and estimating, while working in a supportive environment that values growth and development.

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, derived quantities, quantity assumption, and cost allowances.
• Obtain and verify construction quotations for facilitation of construction projects.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous internship or project experience in construction or engineering.
• Familiarity with project management software and tools.

Benefits

• Opportunities for advancement within the company.
• Supportive work environment that values team well-being and growth.