Construction Operations Intern - Summer 2023 - Bentonville, AR
Established in 1893, U.S. Engineering has grown to be one of the nation's top design-build mechanical contractors. Our success is centered on our commitment to providing the highest performing buildings while reducing total cost of facility ownership for building owners. The USE family of companies offers full-service, award-winning plumbing, piping, HVAC, and sheet metal construction, service and maintenance.
Our Summer internship program is a full-time, 12-week summer position from May through August 2023. As an intern you’ll receive an exciting opportunity to acquire relevant work experience and work alongside our best and brightest. You will be paid competitively and get to network with our top leaders.
CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS INTERN
Construction has been the core of our business for over 125 years. We give nothing-but-the-best project coordination that delivers accelerated project schedules, cost management, value engineering, expert fabrication and installation and more.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
- Participate in the creation and management of internal project controls including but not limited to: WBS (work breakdown structure), productivity tracking, internal and external project schedules, strategic material and equipment procurement, safety inspections, and quality control program management.
- Participate in document and information management processes including but not limited to contract documents, drawing and specification posting, RFI’s and submittal creation tracking and logging.
- Participate in design management activities including but not limited to value engineering analysis, design and budget reconciliation, constructability reviews, design schedules, and design progress management.
- Shadow project reporting processes including but not limited to financial forecasting, change management tracking, subcontractor and vendor agreement management, project procurement tracking. Additional shadowing opportunities include observing project management team through strategic decisions including client development and management, internal cultural management, safety program management, and participation in internal and external meetings.
Education:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science, or Business with an interest in Mechanical Contracting.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- An appetite to learn.
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate with a team.
- Effective leadership skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to develop and foster strong professional relationships.
- Self-motivation and awareness.
- Basic level of business acumen.
Physical and/or Travel demands:
- This position will work in the Bentonville, Arkansas area.
- Frequent use of computer, including keyboard, viewing monitor for extended periods of time, physically moving throughout the office.
- Occasional day trips between construction job sites, offices, and manufacturing facilities.
Benefits and Compensation:
- This is a temporary, full-time, non-benefits eligible position, and is classified as non-exempt. We pay our interns because we value your time and want to support your financial stability as you begin to explore your options in this industry. The hourly rate for this position has been established at $18-$22/hour and is U.S. Engineering's good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.
U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
U.S. Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified. U.S. Engineering reserves the right to revise as needed. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
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