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BIG Construction · 1 week ago

Project Intern

Chicago, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

BIG Construction is seeking Construction Management Interns to assist their project management and construction team. The role involves managing project documentation, participating in the bidding process, and ensuring client satisfaction while gaining exposure to the construction process.

Construction

No H1B

Responsibilities

Utilize software programs and templates to process, distribute, track and update to manage all project documentation

Execute take-offs using On-Screen, while working closely with a Project Manager, to create a rough estimate as per the directive of the Project Executive

Reach out to a potential list bidders & create a Bid Binder and log all trade contractor bidding documentation

File all shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, schedules and punch lists into the appropriate job folder

Communicate and implement submittal procurement requirements to the Project Engineer

Develop and log all submittals

Review contract documents for submittal requirements

Prepare RFI’s

Attend site meetings

Facilitate the close out process

Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs with the support and direction from a Project Executive, SPM, PM, or PE

Qualification

Construction ManagementCivil EngineeringOn-Screen Take-offMicrosoft OfficeAdobe PDF EditorPlanGridCMiCCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Pursuing a bachelor's degree (or Higher) in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or any other related field

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Ability to read and comprehend drawings

Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to build strong interpersonal relationships

Able to apply innovative and effective management techniques in order to maximize employee performance

A thorough comprehension of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and the impact that they can have on a project

Strong computer skills as well as a familiarity with the programs offered by Microsoft Office

Ability to remain in a seated position for most of the day while in home office (between 70% -100% of work time) operating a computer, phone and other office equipment i.e., a copier and computer printer (between 70% -100% of work time)

Ability to lift or move supplies, equipment, boxes, documents and materials weighing up to 40lbs (occasionally heavier than 40lbs) in office suite and/or at work sites (i.e. vendor sites, client sites, etc.)

Must be able to communicate via phone, email, and in-person with colleagues and professional contacts (i.e. vendors, support service providers, etc.) for most of the day (between 70% -100% of work time)

Regular communication with internal and external constituents is required, including occasionally outside of regular working hours

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction and/or company sponsorship

May be required to work beyond office hours – some nights and weekends – as required by the needs of the department and this position as well as the needs of the organization

Must be able to commute as required from office to job-site locations located within a 100-mile radius from office as required