Construction Internship

Position: Construction Intern

Location: Nashville, TN

Yates is proud to be an industry leader in construction and engineering services. To be a top of class organization, Yates is dedicated to hiring individuals who understand the importance of safety; instills integrity in all aspects of their lives; are passionate about what they do; and committed to providing value to our clients.

Skills and Experience:

Our Construction Interns are responsible for performing tasks requiring the application of standard construction/engineering techniques and procedures.  This includes work in the areas of project management, scheduling and cost control, estimating, safety and health, and procurement.

Requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or other related field from accredited program.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA preferred. 
• Prior internship and/or related experience preferred. 
• Involvement on campus or in the community. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills. 
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Essential Job Duties:

Project Management:

Work includes directly collaborating with project managers and dealing with contract administration, project correspondence, and document control. Will collaborate with project engineers to obtain data and establish engineering schedules.  Will also assess and implement project requirements and analyze project performance. 

Project Controls:

Responsibilities include monitoring and forecasting project budgets, contracting costs, and actual money spent.  Will also develop baseline schedules, perform periodic updates and report on earned value.  Will review project invoices and coordinate payment with accounts payable department. 

Safety and Health:

Job duties include assisting in air quality evaluations, contamination control & remediation.  Will assist with health and safety oversight of heavy construction at project facilities. 

Key Markets:

• High rise structures including condominiums, apartments, and office
• Retail
• Industrial manufacturing
• Federal & military construction
• Gaming and entertainment
• Hospitality
• Industrial projects including Pulp and paper, power, chemical plants
• Engineering

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job.  The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EOE/Vets/Disabilities/M/F

Yates performs heavy construction and building work throughout the United States and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.