Kiewit Water Facilities South is looking for interns to gain hands-on, real-world experience in construction management, contributing to their mission of building critical water and wastewater infrastructure.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related
Responsibilities
- Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, estimating & supervision of field activities
- Performing engineering tasks requiring standard techniques and handling minor problems of a technical nature arising during construction
- Maintaining records as required regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc.
- Planning and scheduling of job and/or job segments
- Investigating problems and/or reported incidents; identifying and recommending solutions/alternatives as appropriate
- Reviewing plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities), pricing of materials, etc.
- Working with suppliers as required facilitating the handling and expediting delivery of materials
Other
- Ability to travel or relocate as needed
- Ability to work full-time during the summer (approximately May-August)
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
