Job Title: Construction Intern
Office Location: Las Vegas, NV, Irvine, CA, Tacoma, WA, Reno, NV
Classification: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Responsible for assisting in Estimating/Preconstruction, Project Management, and/or Field Operations in areas such as bidding, proposal development, scheduling, project management, and cost management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Construction Intern may be involved with performing some or all of the following duties and responsibilities:
- Assist Estimating/Preconstruction with the following:
- Prepare Invitations to Bid (ITBs) and solicit competitive trade proposals.
- Development of estimates.
- Perform quantity take-offs.
- Proposal development.
- Assist Superintendent with the following:
- Coordination of subcontractor meetings.
- Perform, verify, and maintain punch list.
- Jobsite inspections.
- Assist Project Manager with the following:
- Requests for Information (RFI’s).
- Records retention.
- Participate in applicable monthly project reviews, project meetings, corporate meetings and forums.
- Preparation of change orders.
- Review of drawings and plans.
Note: The Construction Intern is not permitted to operate heavy construction equipment/vehicles, such as bulldozers, grading equipment, etc., or to perform subcontractor trade work already assigned to a subcontractor. In addition, the Construction Intern is not permitted to perform any electrical, mechanical, or plumbing work or any other trade work where a license is required (unless licensed and unless not already assigned to a subcontractor).
Safety:
- Comply with all safety policies, report suspected safety concerns, make recommendations for enhancements to the safety program, and visibly support and uphold the company’s strong safety culture.
Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
- Valid State-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record and vehicle insurance which meets Alston Construction liability coverage requirements.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach.
- Occasionally required to crawl.
- Repetitive use of keyboard and mouse.
- Extensive reading from documents and computer. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Lift 50 lbs.
Work Environment
- The Construction Intern’s duties may consist of work both in the field as well as the office.
- Will be exposed to outside weather elements while in the field.
- May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, and/or airborne particles while in the field.
- While in the field, dress (including proper PPE), is conducive to a building construction environment.
Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We expect all employees to maintain a respectful working environment. For additional information, please refer to the Alston Construction Employee Handbook or contact Human Resources.