What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUU - Office Internship position at Hughes General Contractors?
The Hughes Companies are a longstanding family owned business with more than 65 years of experience, depth of knowledge and tradition. We are known within the industry for our outstanding employee culture and a business model offering steady, year-round employment.
We are proud to offer you:
- Weekly Pay
- Medical / RX Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Plan
- 401(K)
- Flex 125 Cafeteria Plan
- In-House Training Opportunities
- Company Store
Paid Internship Program Summary:
Hughes General Contractors often has Office Internships available for individuals that are pursuing a degree within Construction Management, Architecture and Civil Engineering fields. We accept applications for internships on a year-round basis in order for candidates to be able to plan far enough in advance of the actual time frame that they would like to begin.
Our unique program has been specially designed to provide a strong foundation for your career. Each internship looks and feels different. We customize the experience based on the direction, goals and schooling. Depending on your focus, you will be partnered with a senior mentor and work alongside industry experts to gain a knowledge and understanding of the entire construction process. If you are interested in being considered for an internship in our office to learn Project Engineering, Project Management, Estimating and more please complete our application and answer the included questions to help us best determine if we are the right fit for you.
A Day in the Life of a Construction Management Office Intern:
- Becomes familiar with the assigned project plans and specifications in order to assist the engineer with the project.
- Assist in processing RFI's, Submittals (collects from subcontractors and distributes to architects/engineers/consultants).
- Preparing technical reports and calculations
- Compiling documentation
- Assisting with the preparation and interpretation of plans and specifications
- Interacting with clients, designers, owners, contractors, inspectors, and authorities to support project activities
- Monitoring project communications between contractor, Owner, and Engineer
- Attending construction and related project meetings and developing and distributing timely meeting agendas and minutes.
- Maintains logs, reflecting the status of shop drawings, requests for clarification, change requests, and proposal requests.
- Assist in ensuring appropriate materials are available for the preparation of the project
Min Qualifications:
Internships are positions that are ONLY considered as an option for individuals enrolled in an educational program.
Special Requirements: Must be able to pass controlled substance tests prior to and at all times during employment.
The Hughes Companies; Hughes General Contractors, Inc., Lakeview Rock Products, Inc., and Preferred Paving, LLC. are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
