2020-2021 Summer-only Construction Management Intern
You might be thinking, "What opportunities does CTA have for students with my degree and credentials?"
You may be surprised to learn that we hire interns with a diverse skill set and a multitude of majors. In fact, we hire students in Diversity/EEO, Human Resources, Training and Workforce Development, Communications, Finance, Infrastructure, Safety and Security, Technology, and Transit Operations, and we want to consider you for available opportunities!
Our internships are project-based; therefore, the skills that we seek vary based on the needs of the projects during each term. All majors are welcome to apply, but please see education experience/requirements for specifics about what disciplines each internship project is seeking.
Internships are part-time (15 hours a week) during the school year and full-time (40 hours a week) during the summer.
In this role within the RPM unit, interns will:
- Learn how a design-build megaproject operates, specifically how the contractor translates project requirements into engineering design documents
- Learn how CTA reviews the design documents to ensure compliance with contract requirements, and then how the design becomes actual construction work on the project site.
- Play an integral role in verifying that design documents for heavy rail infrastructure adhere to CTA design criteria and contract requirements.
Educational Experience/Requirements:
Minimum Level of Education: Undergraduate Sophomore
Preferred Major(s): Civil Engineering, Construction Management
Physical Requirements:
The demands associated with the normal office environment
Light physical activity, including walking outdoors and climbing stairs
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Good analytical and critical thinking skills
Good organizational skills with attention to detail
Good project management skills
CADD
Scheduling software