The posting
The position of Intern will provide real world construction management experience. This experience will provide an opportunity to learn first-hand the world of general contracting.
Essential Functions:
Field
Assists with Daily Reports including : Sub Progress, Sub Issues and overall job progress. Assists with inventory control including maintaining and updating site inventory catalog. Familiarize and gain understanding of plans and specs to understand job progression. Assist and monitor job site general housekeeping and project cleanliness Exposed to Safety standards: Familiarize with OSHA requirements Familiarize with MYCON safety requirements Familiarize with Lock Out/Tag Out Familiarize with Fall Protection Familiarize with Tech Safety Exposure and understanding of SWPPP including state and city SWPPP requirements
Project Management
Develop an understanding of project schedule logic and assist in project updating . Contracts (Owner and subcontractor) : become familiar with with contract structure and language. Assist with and update RFI Logs Assists with update submittal logs Learn to read and track a project budget Become familiar with ProCore and other project software as needed.
Estimating (as applicable)
Project bidding to include: transmission of addenda, revisions and changes to potential subcontractors, incorporate changes into plan set and specs, and familiarize with the FRI process for bidding projects. Bid Prep: organize scopes of work and obtain bids from subcontractors Project Quantification: learn how to conduct plan review and plan takeoffs. Become familiar with estimating software.
The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at MYCON.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam Behavior that supports a positive work environment keeping in line with company mission and values. Strong customer service skills needed to build and maintain relationships with end-user. Effective oral and written communication skills Strong attention to detail required. Effective time management in working with timelines and deadlines. The ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously and in an accurate and timely manner. Considerable skill in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and managing confidential information/situations. Ability to manage and prioritize work tasks in a demanding and time-critical environment. Ability to work in a team environment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Required education and skills needed but not limited to the following:
Currently enrolled in a construction management degree program preferred Must have a valid driver’s license Highly developed communication skills (listening, influence management, consensus development) paired with outstanding presentation skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build successful and lasting relationships with team members, architects, owners, subcontractors, and municipalities. Strong analytical and logic skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of precision on detailed work. High energy and self-motivated with a sense of urgency to complete assigned tasks. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, consistently meeting or beating deadlines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function 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 required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reliable, predictable attendance at the scheduled site/office Ability to work in sometimes stressful environment Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 50+ pounds on a periodic basis and be able to push/pull over 50+ pounds on a periodic basis. The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least eight hours per day. The employee must be able to work and adapt to outside temperature fluctuations such as the heat of the summer and the cold of the winter months. The work in this position is performed both indoors and outdoors. Reliable, predictable attendance at the scheduled site/office. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the listed functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee will at times be in an office and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and risk of vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
