Commercial Construction Intern - Field & Project Exposure

Goindigoliving; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Realty Company is seeking a project assistant to support the on-site team in West Des Moines, IA. You will help plan, schedule, and coordinate subcontractors, review drawings, and assist with safety and quality control to keep projects on track.

You'll work closely with the project manager, attend meetings, prepare minutes, and help manage contracts, change orders, RFIs, and shop drawings while fostering a positive site environment and timely closeout.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in construction management or construction engineering.
• Knowledge of commercial building construction activities.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and shop drawings.
• Ability to manage on-site personnel.
• Ability to provide assigned personnel with positive work environment, growth and training.
• Ability to interact professionally with all parties associated with project.
• Valid driving license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Assist superintendent with planning, scheduling, tracking, and motivating multiple subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist with overall schedule management, including two week schedules and master schedule updates.
• Assist with safety compliance to include OSHA and project regulatory safety requirements to ensure a safe environment.
• Assist with regular meetings, including safety, foreman, owner and architect meetings.
• Assist with project quality control and testing.
• Assist with layout and verification of elevations and material utilization for subcontractors.
• Maintain a positive working environment for the site team.
• Assist with reviewing shop drawings, samples and spec sheets.
• Perform general carpentry and clean-up duties.

Skills

Reading plans/interpreting specs

On-site personnel management

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Driving license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management/engineering (in progress)

Job description

Hubbell Realty Company is seeking a project assistant to support the on-site team in West Des Moines, IA. You will help plan, schedule, and coordinate subcontractors, review drawings, and assist with safety and quality control to keep projects on track.

You'll work closely with the project manager, attend meetings, prepare minutes, and help manage contracts, change orders, RFIs, and shop drawings while fostering a positive site environment and timely closeout.