POSITION:  Quality Control (Heavy Civil Construction) Internship

LOCATION:  Opportunities available on various projects nation-wide

REMOTE POSITION: No

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Intern works closely with Quality Professionals and Project Managers on large scale construction projects to ensure that the project is meeting or exceeding the project’s contractual requirements and maintains the standard of excellence established by the Company or Joint Venture (JV). The Intern will also assist in day-to-day field activities as well as assignments in the office. The intern will have the opportunity to work on and be exposed to, all areas of the construction project, not just one scope of work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Participating and assisting the Quality Manager in Quality Meetings (where we review quality issues - NCRs and QAIs)
• Participating in quality walks with the owner/ representative observing field activities and performing quality inspections
• Document Control of Quality Records and submitting all test reports (concrete, grout, soils, aggregate, etc) to the owner
• Maintain tracking logs such as testing, inspections, calibration, material receiving, NCRs & other quality related tracking tools
• Exposure & assist QC personnel with field inspections such as concrete pre-pours, track grade, flatwork grade, and track construction
• Review engineer submittals
• Participating and keeping notes on Punch List walks
  • Tracking punch list items / providing status updates
• Adding As-built redlines to the contract drawings
• Review of the project plans, blueprints and specifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Ideally in pursuit of a Bachelors of Construction Mgmt, Civil Engineering Degree and/or Construction Engineering Degree or equivalent from a four-year college

• Must be able to effectively communicate with managers, coworkers, subcontractors, consultants, owners, and customers
• Must have ability to coordinate inspections with subcontractors.
• Basic computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office products.
• Maintain a positive attitude with managers, coworkers, and customers.
• Maintain good public relations (interact with the public in a courteous manner)
• Must be goal oriented, have excellent time management skills, react well under pressure, and follow through on commitments and deadlines
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts (measurements in terms of distance, proportions, percentages and area). Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret documents such as Construction Quality Manual, drawings, redlines and specifications
• Ability to capture and write details about observations/inspections done in the field
• Ability to speak effectively to customers, coworkers, inspectors, lab technicians and management
• Ideally possessing a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a background check and company drug screening.

RECOMMENDED COLLEGE COURSES:

• Concrete Testing
• Building Codes - IBC (International Building Code)
• OSHA 30 / Construction Safety
• Blueprint Reading
• Surveying
• Basic Computing & Basic Programs (Typing, Excel, Work, PowerPoint, Bluebeam)
• Applied Statics
• Public Speaking
• Interpersonal & Small Group Communication
• Management or Leadership
• Building Construction Methods, Materials & Equipment

INTERNSHIP PERKS

• Paid Internship and raises for returning interns
• Roundtrip airfare or mileage reimbursement to/from the internship location
• Monthly living stipends for qualifying students
• Flexible start and end internship dates (2 month requirement in the summer)
• For 1st time interns - Participation in our Annual Intern Day event held at our Corp HQ in Alameda, CA

DIVERSITY

We respect diversity and understand the value that different backgrounds and experiences brings to the workplace. We are committed to building a diverse environment and it is an ongoing part of our corporate culture. We are recognized for our ability to achieve employee and subcontractor diversity in every community where we work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.