Internship · Kansas City, US
Our projects are about more than concrete, steel, and wood. More than square footage and floor plans. Our projects are about technical innovation and complex problem-solving. They are about pioneering possibilities and building something for the first time - ever. They are about saying yes when others say no. It's about driving social movement, advancement, and change. We are a family of dreamers and doers, innovative pioneers in construction, and nimbler problem solvers.
Position Objective
The Internship position is a learning role designed to give students exposure to a wide range of responsibilities in project management, field supervision, safety, and preconstruction aspects of a General Contractor. Working under the daily direction of a Project Manager and Superintendent, an intern will gain hands-on experience in the areas of project scheduling, subcontractor management, estimating, job site quality control, safety monitoring, and owner relationship building. Interns will shadow and actively support Superintendents and Project Managers on real job sites as they work to achieve the driving goal of the internship program: to build critical management skills through impactful, hands-on experiences with knowledgeable mentors. As part of the internship role, you will also be expected to perform other miscellaneous duties on behalf of the company, as needed.
This position reports to and is reviewed by the Superintendents and Project Managers, who will provide direct supervision throughout the summer but will also take direction from other senior members of the company.
Essential Job Functions
Project Management
Partner with a Project Manager to implement a project schedule, identify necessary resources and execute communication strategies that keep owners updated on the project process
Assist Project Manager by attending operational meetings, keeping work schedules updated, completing weekly status reports, updating drawings and contract documents, and processing change orders
Attend owner update meetings with a Project Manager to learn the most effective methods of updating clients on job progress, clear expectation setting, and problem solving
Provide ongoing communication to subcontractors and vendors by attending coordination meetings and completing calls to contacts
Field Management
Qualifications and Requirements
Basic Qualifications
Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Construction Management or equivalent program
Valid driver’s license is required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities