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Slayden Constructors Inc.; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Slayden Constructors Inc. is seeking a Construction-Focused Intern to support Oregon and Washington-based projects.

The internship may involve roles such as Project Engineer, Field Engineer, VDC Engineer, Safety, Estimating, and Construction Finance. You will assist with project controls, look ahead schedules, and reporting, while learning construction processes across multiple offices in the Pacific Northwest.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related degree.
• Interest in a career in heavy construction.
• Experience with complete Microsoft Office Suite, excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities for working in diverse team environments with staff, clients, and stakeholders.
• Experience with/aptitude for construction and/or mechanical processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project controls, change orders, RFI’s, and other construction administration duties.
• Prepare look ahead schedules with information from subcontractors.
• Assist in generation of various reports such as submittal and RFI logs, and with document control.
• Process Submittals and RFI’s.
• Update working drawings with RFI’s and changes. Keep this set up to date to ensure the team is working with the most current information.
• Perform simple calculations.
• Provide technical support for construction efforts.
• Contact vendors for information.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.

Skills

Writing and communication

Interpersonal abilities

Interest in heavy construction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc., is seeking a Construction-Focused Intern to support our Oregon and Washington-based projects. Roles could include Project Engineer, Field Engineer, VDC Engineer, Safety, Estimating, and Construction Finance.

• Portland, Oregon
• Estacada, Oregon
• Klamath Falls, Oregon
• Medford, Oregon
• Grants Pass, Oregon
• Springfield, Oregon
• Home Office - Salem, Oregon

Slayden Constructors is a leader in the civil construction industry in the Pacific Northwest, with a primary focus on water and wastewater infrastructure. Over the last 40 years, we have built a strong reputation through the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects that positively impact the communities we serve.

Essential Functions

• Assist with project controls, change orders, RFI’s, and other construction administration duties.
• Prepare look ahead schedules with information from subcontractors.
• Assist in generation of various reports such as submittal and RFI logs, and with document control.
• Process Submittals and RFI’s.
• Update working drawings with RFI’s and changes. Keep this set up to date to ensure the team is working with the most current information.
• Preform simple calculations.
• Provide technical support for construction efforts.
• Contact vendors for information.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.

Basic Qualifications

• In progress toward earning a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related degree.
• Interest in a career in heavy construction.
• Experienced with complete Microsoft Office Suite, excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities for working in diverse team environments with staff, clients, and stakeholders.
• Experience with/aptitude for construction and/or mechanical processes.

Salary Range

• $24-26/hour