Internship: Construction Management

Modern Railway Systems; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Internship

Travel reimbursement

Monthly stipends

Flexible dates

Intern Day event

Job summary

Modern Railway Systems in Charlotte is offering an Internship in Construction Management to support field engineers and project management staff. You will help ensure projects progress on time and on budget, while gaining hands-on exposure to planning, scheduling, estimating, and supplier coordination.

The internship provides paid hours, travel reimbursement, monthly stipends, flexible summer dates, and opportunities to participate in the Annual Intern Day event at a company office location.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Experience with CAD software is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for presentations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and plan field engineers' and others' work, ensuring accuracy.
• Train staff on processes and technical requirements.
• Maintain records on progress, costs, and material usage.
• Assist in detailed planning and scheduling of projects.
• Review plans for material quantities and pricing.

Skills

Reading complex docs

CAD software

Analytical thinking

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management or related

Job description

Internship: Construction Management

Department: Interns

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Charlotte

Compensation: Starting at $25 Per Hour

Description

The Construction Management Intern works closely with field engineers and project management staff to make sure that projects are progressing on time and on budget.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work directly with Field Engineers (and independently) directing and planning the efforts of others and maintain accountability for work accuracy and completeness
• Train individuals on work processes and technical requirements as required
• Maintain records as required regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc.
• May assist in detailed planning and scheduling of job and/or job segments
• Investigate problems and/or reported incidents; identify and recommend solutions/alternates as appropriate
• Review plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities), pricing of materials, etc.
• Work with suppliers as required by facilitating the handling and expediting the delivery of materials
• Aid in estimating projects as required to include quantity take-offs
• Performing other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Pursuit of Bachelors of Construction Management, Electrical Engineering or equivalent from a four-year college
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents
• Able to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Able to write presentations and articles using original or innovative techniques or style; ability to make effective and persuasive arguments and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors; ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases
• Ability to use computer assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and software
• Ability to comprehend and apply principles of calculus, modern algebra, and statistical theory
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables

DIVERSITY

We respect diversity and understand the value that different backgrounds and experiences brings to the workplace. We are committed to building a diverse environment and it is an ongoing part of our corporate culture. We are recognized for our ability to achieve employee and subcontractor diversity in every community where we work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

INTERNSHIP PERKS

• Paid Internship and raises for returning interns
• Roundtrip airfare or mileage reimbursement to/from the internship location
• Monthly living stipends for qualifying students
• Flexible start and end internship dates (2 month requirement in the summer)
• For 1st time interns - Participation in our Annual Intern Day event held in either our Alameda or Salt Lake City Office