Project Management Intern

Project Management Intern

General Summary

The team at Northwest Construction sets our company apart and allows us to be successful in a competitive industry. We continuously invest in our people and promote a collaborative, team-oriented culture which is vital for our company’s success. Our best work is done when our team can candidly communicate, find common ground, and feel appreciated for their hard work. We seek integrity, adaptability, and teamwork in every person we hire.

Interns bring a fresh perspective to Northwest Construction and play an integral part of our team. To show them our appreciation, we strive to offer interns the best possible benefits and experiences.

Internship Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Exposure to Leadership
• Exposure to Various Roles/Departments
• Office and Field Experience

Internship Description:

• Develop an understanding of heavy civil construction projects from start to finish including job site safety, reading and understanding project plans/specifications, and the importance of cost control
• Build project and look ahead schedules
• Develop strong planning skills; perform initial project set-up and maintenance, update as-built drawings, track quantities, and maintain change order logs
• Support creditable interface with clients, subcontractors, and consultants
• Read & understand project plans, and apply problem-solving skills when needed
• Assist the estimation & coordination of subcontractors
• Learn basics PM & estimating software, i.e. HCSS HeavyJob and HeavyBid
• Support and maintain effective communication with project teams, both written and verbal

Compensation:

$25/hour