Project Manager Intern

Job Summary:

This position requires a construction minded individual. You will be responsible for assisting the project manager and field superintendent with project execution from bid to closeout. You will work on data center, industrial and unique specialty commercial projects. You will support a team of dedicated fence installers, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Student working towards a degree in construction management or related field
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in the construction industry and/or project management
• Demonstrate proficiency in math and analytical skills
• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Willingness to learn and demonstrate leadership skills
• Reliable and clean motor vehicle and valid driver’s license
• Follow schedules and monitor attendance of crew members to maintain the timeline of job(s)
• Assist project manager
• Understand estimating
• Understand job setup
• Understand job contracts
• Assist with material take-offs
• Assist with submitting/answering RFI’s
• Assist with Submit 811 tickets and dig permits
• Conduct jobsite visits with PM or Assistant PM
• Assist with and learn tracking materials, equipment productivity tracking, and change orders
• Resolve problems when they arise
• Ensure all safety precautions and quality standards are met
• Translate job tasks to co-workers in ways they can understand
• Calculate concrete requirements accurately
• Learn and understand blueprint readings
• Communicate day-to-day progress
• OSHA 10 *

Qualifications:

• Must be a current student working toward degree in Construction Management, or related field
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in the construction industry and project management
• Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction documents
• Demonstrated proficiency of math and analytical skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills with good verbal and written communication while working in a team environment
• Willingness and drive to learn
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules
• Ability to understand and solve complex challenges in order to present alternative solutions
• Demonstrates leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office
• Key success factors include passion for the industry, self-motivated, strong work ethic, time management, organized, detail-oriented and creative
• Critical thinking skills
• Clean motor vehicle record and driver’s license
• Safety oriented
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Performs other duties as required and assigned
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future

Benefits:

• Empire pays for employee hotels when traveling as well as $50/day per diem on top of your salary.

• $50/day pier diem

• Salary: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour