Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Conti Federal Services is a global construction and engineering company specializing in demanding projects for the U.S. federal government. The Construction Operations Intern supports project delivery and operations teams by tracking project progress, managing construction documentation, assisting with financial and scheduling activities, and coordinating quality and safety processes.
Responsibilities
- Supports the Quality personnel and the project using the Quality Management System
- Manages/reviews all foremen's reports daily to ensure all information is properly recorded before any income, cost, or inventory entry
- Monitors material yields and modifies operations to minimize waste
- Assists the buyout process, writes the requisition, and communicates all required information to the Project Team
- Assists the preparation of the 12-month cash flow schedule
- Reviews and understands the extra work billing format. Updates all budgets to incorporate owner change orders
- Actively participates in the development of the Four Week Look Ahead schedules with the Superintendents using basic logic to incorporate resources, submittals, approvals, lead times, restraints, and milestones
- Assists the Project Management team in processing and tracking paperwork including submittals, RFIs, invoices, application for payment, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and labor cost reports
- Ensures all documentation is clear, concise, and accurate so all departments and employees can reliably use this information
- Works with the Safety team to ensure Federal, State, and Local, safety and health regulations, and all aspects of the Safety and Health Plans and Programs
Skills
- For Security Clearance Requirements – must be a US Citizen, as required
- Must be a current student at an accredited US College or University enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program for Engineering, Construction Management or related field
- Must have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills
- Excellent teamwork, communication and people skills a must
- Entrepreneurial with a well-rounded business perspective
- Has a solid time management system and demonstrates excellent organizational skills
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, P6 Primavera, HCSS, JD Edwards and Expedition software
- Working knowledge of estimating, engineering, cost tracking systems and site surveying
Benefits
- Competitively paid internship.
- Housing, Meals, Incidentals, and Local Transportation may be provided in accordance with your offer letter, where applicable.
- Potential to be considered for an international internship, if desired.
- Company paid mid-point rotation home, where applicable.
- Individual career development through a challenging yet learning-oriented culture.
- Professional opportunities and career progression.
- The opportunity to be retained and promoted from within the organization.
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