Construction Analytics Intern - Scheduling & Cost Analysis

Ankura; Town of Lexington (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura is seeking a Construction Intern to develop analytical skills while working directly with project leaders and experts. You will assist in detailed analyses of schedules, costs, productivity, and issues, using software to model schedules and costs, and contribute to client-ready deliverables.

Interns gain exposure to large-scale construction projects globally, with opportunities for early client-facing work and collaboration within a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with solid academic performance and a graduation between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Highly motivated, driven, and energetic attitude towards work and career.
• Strong team-oriented personality characteristics: hard-working, thoughtful, and collaborative, with a positive outlook and confidence.
• Creative/analytical problem-solving ability and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to utilize technology to solve complex problems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly in handling multiple/evolving tasks as a result of new engagements and/or re-prioritized deadlines.
• Must be able to produce high quality and/or final work product under strict deadlines.
• Ability to excel within a team environment.
• Must be willing to travel and work overtime as needed.
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Primavera scheduling tools and CPM scheduling techniques is desirable, but not required.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assists with data gathering including detailed document reviews and database creation/ management.
• Performs detailed analyses of project schedule delays, project cost records, productivity, change orders and other issues related to design and construction.
• Utilizes various computer software to analyze and model schedules, contractor production rates and costs.
• Creates high quality work product and demonstrates exceptional quality control.
• Prepares client-ready work product for senior level review.
• Supports company and practice development efforts.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Analytical problem solving

Technology aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Primavera

CPM scheduling

Job description

Ankura is seeking a Construction Intern to develop analytical skills while working directly with project leaders and experts. You will assist in detailed analyses of schedules, costs, productivity, and issues, using software to model schedules and costs, and contribute to client-ready deliverables.

Interns gain exposure to large-scale construction projects globally, with opportunities for early client-facing work and collaboration within a team-oriented environment.