Industrial Intern

General Description:

GROUP Contractors believes an internship student is a student work experience that integrates

knowledge and theory learned in the classroom, enabling the student to gain a practical

experience as a professional under conditions conductive to educational development. The

internship should introduce the student to the transition from college to work and allow for both

personal, and professional development.

Essential Functions:

• Estimating & Pre-Construction:

o Specification analysis

o Takeoffs & Plan Reading

o Material and subcontractor quote analysis

o Bid Submission

o Attend meetings as required

o Miscellaneous Tasks as required

• Field Operations:

o Subcontractor coordination

o Material ordering

o Construction Crew Accounting

o Quantity Verifications

o Project Meeting Attendance & Documentation

o Job Cost Review

o Construction Scheduling

o Observe construction operations

o Material Quality Control

o Miscellaneous Tasks as required

Competencies:

• Collaboration Skills

• Communication Proficiency

• Organizational and Problem-Solving Skills

• Time management – ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

• Interpretation of Construction Drawings

• Ethical Conduct

• Computer Literate

Physical Demands:

Office Environment – Employee is regularly required to sit; use of hands to grip, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and

walk and must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 25 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours:

This is a full-time or part-time, hourly position. Days and hours of work are Monday – Friday

from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening/weekend work or travel may be required as job

duties demand. The environment for this job varies – 90% of the job will be in a typical,

professional office environment. 10% of the role consists of visiting jobsites to gain better scope

of bid requirements.

Required Education and Experience:

• Full-time student (12 semester hours) attending a four-year university and have

completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship

• If transferred from a two-year university, have completed 12 semester hours at the fouryear university prior to the start of the internship

• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 / 4.0

• Students must be of legal working age

• Ability to use math/complete calculations

Industry Related Requirements:

• Must be able to pass all Safety Council related courses

• Must undergo Pre-Employment Screening (physical, drug & alcohol screen, audiogram,

fit test if applicable)

• Must hold a valid Driver’s License to operate company equipment and/or vehicles

The individual who occupies this position must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of

substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated or

reduced by reasonable accommodation

Intern / Student will be responsible to have knowledge of the use of the following tools

and/or equipment:

• General Office Supplies • Computer / iPad

• Calculator • Drafting Equipment

• Telephone • Company Vehicle