Lincoln, NE - Construction Management Field Intern

General Excavating is an award-winning contractor serving public and private owners throughout the Midwest. General Excavating specializes in the construction of; underground utilities, environmental remediation, excavation shoring, directional drilling, hydro-excavation, and heavy civil including bridge and concrete structures, 
 

In this internship, you will have the opportunity to develop, participate and learn key roles and functions within the construction management field.  Our interns assist with activities related to field operations under the guidance of superintendents and foremen, specializing in underground site utilities and heavy civil construction projects. The ideal candidate would be looking for a hands-on experience and be self-motivated to learn construction methods and practices related to field operations.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gain understanding and knowledge of construction management processes and procedures through hands-on experience and on-the-job training.
• Build on knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools and equipment involved in underground and heavy civil construction.
• Learn how to effectively and efficiently schedule and manage all construction site activities.
• Work closely with superintendents and foremen to assist with planning procedures for construction, according to project specifications.
• Support field superintendents and project management team with subcontractor and/or supplier coordination, material tracking, time management, and accurate material takeoffs.
• Study project plans and specifications to understand, schedule and perform construction activities with the highest quality standard practices.
• Acquire knowledge and skills related to heavy equipment utilization and trucking capabilities in onsite operations.
• Understand and participate in environmental, health & safety responsibilities, by following policies, procedures & trainings.
• Other various duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be pursuing a degree in Construction Management or related field.

Must have a valid Driver’s License
 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and comprehend professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports and business correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Basic knowledge of computers and/or tablet devices.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Applicant must be actively pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or other related field from an accredited program. Valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications and job duties, task frequency and PPE requirements.  Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug testing with fit for employment screening are required as conditions of employment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE EMPLOYER.