Construction Field Intern: Site Observation & Support

Stfrancis; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Flexible work hours

Professional training and skill dev.

Coaching and mentoring

Weekly training meetings

Job summary

Merrick is seeking a construction internship in Denver for students pursuing a Bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, or related fields. You will support the construction services team on active projects as owner’s representative, construction management, and field observer, gaining hands-on site exposure.

Eligible candidates are enrolled, entering junior year or higher, with strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Currently enrolled, entering junior year or higher.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support construction services team on active projects as owner’s representative, CM and field observer.
• Assist with daily field reports, photo documentation, progress tracking and documentation of contractor activities.
• Follow safety requirements on active construction sites and ensure conformance with drawings, specs, permits and owner requirements.
• Track RFIs, submittals, meeting notes, field issues and punch list items; support follow-up actions.
• Document installed quantities, construction progress, and information supporting pay applications and project status updates.
• Participate in site walks, progress meetings and coordination discussions with Merrick staff and contractors.
• Assist with QA documentation and coordination of materials testing and inspection activities.
• Review drawings, specifications and contract documents to support field observation and documentation.
• Gain hands-on exposure to water, wastewater, pipeline, utility, roadway and civil infrastructure construction.
• Collaborate to identify and track construction-related issues through resolution.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

SharePoint

Microsoft Project

iPad tablets

Job description

Merrick is seeking a construction internship in Denver for students pursuing a Bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, or related fields. You will support the construction services team on active projects as owner’s representative, construction management, and field observer, gaining hands-on site exposure.

Eligible candidates are enrolled, entering junior year or higher, with strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.