Civil Engineer/Construction Manager Intern

Head Inc. is a general contractor that specializes in concrete and asphalt paving on Military and FAA airfields. 

This position is responsible for assisting in providing technical engineering and cost information to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards and estimating for bids on potential future projects. Work is done throughout the US and occasional travel to projects is required.

Education

Currently enrolled in Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Work Experience

Previous work experience in any field required. 

Previous internship or field experience preferred but not required. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with all MS Office products, Scheduling and Take-off software
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawing and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline
• Ability to perform trigonometric calculation either manually or with a calculator
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others
• Ability to use AutoCAD a plus, if not, willingness to learn
• Experience with estimating software a plus, if not, willingness to learn
• Primavera Scheduling a plus, if not, willingness to learn

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Assist with job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting and job costing.
• Interpret design/drawings for craft workers installing material to ensure specifications are followed.
• Provide technical support and direction regarding project material controls including delivery dates construction schedules and design requirements to ensure additional costs are minimized.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, and estimates to meet changing job requirements.
• Develop job essential date including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man hour, and equipment to ensure accurate estimates and bids.
• Research historical data and productivity analysis reports to compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
• Assist in representing company, project and/or department during client and project management meetings to ensure effective communication.
• Assist with submittal development and coordinate with QC Manager
• Assist with estimating in the form of quantity takeoffs, plan review, specification analysis, and calls to subs/suppliers.