Civil Construction Operations Intern: Field & Preconstruction

Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.; Montoursville (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.

offers an internship for students pursuing civil engineering-related fields to assist estimators, surveyors, project engineers, PMs, and superintendents in planning, estimating, surveying, and administration of heavy highway and civil projects. This hourly, non-exempt position provides broad exposure to preconstruction, surveying, project management, engineering, and field operations while developing a comprehensive understanding of the heavy civil construction project

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Interest in heavy highway, site development, and civil construction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing reports, correspondence, project documentation, bid packages, and other project-related documents.
• Review plans, specifications, engineering drawings, and contract documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs using estimating software and project plans.
• Research material pricing, subcontractor quotations, productivity data, and historical project information.
• Assist with preparing estimates, change orders, progress payments, force accounts, work authorizations, and other project documentation.
• Support project scheduling and maintain project schedules.
• Assist with shop drawing and submittal review and processing.
• Coordinate project documentation and maintain project files.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, and other project stakeholders as appropriate.
• Gain exposure to PennDOT ECMS processes and construction documentation.
• Observe and assist with project coordination, contract administration, and field operations.
• Assist survey crews with construction layout, staking, grade verification, and field measurements.
• Assist with collecting, recording, and organizing survey field notes and other project data.
• Gain exposure to surveying equipment, GPS technology, and construction layout methods.
• Shadow construction management personnel to gain an understanding of project planning, execution, and closeout.
• Safely operate company vehicles while traveling between offices, construction projects, and survey locations.
• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking / prioritization

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pursuing Associate's or Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil

Estimating software

GPS technology

Microsoft Office

Construction software

Job description

Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.

offers an internship for students pursuing civil engineering-related fields to assist estimators, surveyors, project engineers, PMs, and superintendents in planning, estimating, surveying, and administration of heavy highway and civil projects. This hourly, non-exempt position provides broad exposure to preconstruction, surveying, project management, engineering, and field operations while developing a comprehensive understanding of the heavy civil construction project