Extra Help Assistant/Intern Construction Project Coordinator

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Type of Position:

Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Planning & Capital Construction

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Extra Help Assistant/Intern Construction Project Coordinator position is for students currently enrolled in the UA Little Rock B.S.Construction Management and B.S. Civil and Construction Engineering. The internship provides practical work experience in construction and project management-related activities to be applied toward the Professional Requirements of these academic programs. The intern will work with the Director of Planning, Design, and Construction and other Facilities Management team members to assist with construction and project management activities through all phases of actual major and minor construction projects on the UA Little Rock campus. The intern will report to the Director of Planning, Design, and Construction, who will also provide mentorship. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education &/or Experience:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma;

• Students must be currently enrolled in the UA Little Rock B.S. Construction Management and B.S. Civil and Construction Engineering;

• Students must provide a letter of recommendation from a faculty or instructor in the UA Little Rock Department of Construction Management;

• Students must have achieved at least a 2.00 grade point average (GPA) in CNMG courses.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Any experience in the construction industry or a related field is preferred but not required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work directly with various members of the Facilities Management team, construction teams, consulting architects and engineers, and end users of campus spaces;

• Review plans and specifications for accuracy, completeness of information, University standards, and other project requirements;

• Assist with construction project management administration, including meeting with design and engineering consultants, contracts review, project schedules, payment applications reviews, change orders, warranty, and close-out documentation;

• Assist with monitoring construction work by conducting regular site visits to observe work in prog