Construction Purchasing Intern – Hands-on Learning

Hunter-Roberts-Construction-Group-LL; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Roberts Construction Group seeks interns for the NY Operations unit with strong academic records and a deep interest in the industry. Intern opportunities exist in the Purchasing Department, offering exposure to subcontractor prequalification, subcontracts, bid lists, and coordination with the Purchasing/Operations team.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with dates September 7 through December 18.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited Undergraduate College or University with a sophomore status or junior status.
• Must be a construction management, engineering or related major.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Ability to work as a team member and to manage competing priorities in fast paced environment.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist Purchasing Agents and Assistant Purchasing Agents with prequalification of Subcontractors through use of TradeTapp prequalification website.
• Assist Purchasing Agents and Assistant Purchasing Agents with compiling Subcontracts.
• Assist Purchasing Agents and Assistant Purchasing Agents with creating Bidders lists for projects and following up to ensure proper coverage in all trades.
• Assist PA’s & APA’s in soliciting trade bids and leveling them.
• Arranging and coordinating meetings between Subcontractors and Purchasing/Operations team

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate student (sophomore or junior)

Construction management / Engineering major

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hunter Roberts Construction Group seeks interns for the NY Operations unit with strong academic records and a deep interest in the industry. Intern opportunities exist in the Purchasing Department, offering exposure to subcontractor prequalification, subcontracts, bid lists, and coordination with the Purchasing/Operations team.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with dates September 7 through December 18.