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Harris County · 2 days ago

Engineering Project Manager Intern

Houston, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Harris County is offering a 9-week paid summer internship for students passionate about serving others. Interns will assist Project Managers in various project tasks, gaining hands-on experience while bridging the gap between academic understanding and professional practice.

Government Administration

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist Project Manager(s) to implement/manage assigned projects and programs from inception to construction including feasibility studies, preliminary engineering design, budgeting, resource allocation, bidding phases and construction

Complete analysis of roadway condition and serviceability data to determine potential future projects undertaken by Precinct 4

Provide technical assistance preparing various forward-looking planning documents, in conjunction with Precinct 4 staff, outside consultants and staff augmentation

Complete research on various transportation, drainage, and other relevant topics, synthesize findings into a briefing for senior staff

Provide support on the development of briefing materials and presentations to be presented to a wide range of audiences and stakeholders

Prepare correspondence, complete forms, and maintain records and files related to work activities

Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs

Qualification

Civil engineeringMicrosoft OfficeProject managementConstruction managementOrganizational skillsTime managementVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Students working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in project management, construction management, civil engineering, or a similar curriculum

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Proficiency in Microsoft software applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Share Point

Work independently with limited supervision, relative autonomy, and general review

Requires excellent organizational skills

Ability to undertake new tasks with little guidance or direct assistance

Utilize good time management skills and effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks/initiatives

Must be self-motivated and team oriented

Must be able to solve simple mathematical problems associated with normal work situations

Excellent verbal & written communication skills

Able to communicate effectively with co-workers, industry and/or governmental representatives

Strong skills using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Preferred

Resident of Harris County Precinct 4

Company

Harris County

Harris County focuses on transportation, public health, housing, justice and safety, the environment, and other issues.

Founded in 1836

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.harriscountytx.gov/

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