Summer Project Controls Intern: Cost & Compliance

Kiewit; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers is seeking a Project Controls Intern for Summer 2027 in Lone Tree, CO. This internship supports cost control, cost reporting, payroll, procurement, taxes, and contract administration on a transportation project.

Learn to manage data, analyze costs, and assist in project controls in a hands-on environment. Participants gain exposure to real-world project controls, budgeting, and reporting, while collaborating with engineers and project teams to ensure timely,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• GPA above 3.0 preferred.
• Basic understanding of financial terms and calculations (Gain, Loss, Forecast, etc.).
• Basic understanding of standard cost control methods utilized in the execution of various types of project (EPC, Joint Venture, Lump Sum, etc).
• Experience with some project controls software such as Excel and Primavera is preferred.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team with the cost control system.
• Help analyze construction costs including production of cost reports and labor reports as required.
• Help drive compliance programs including: employment compliance, environmental regulations, transportation regulations and accounting policies.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state sales/use taxes, payroll and property taxes.
• Help administer contracts including documentation to support subcontracts, material contracts and owner progress estimates.
• Involvement in the project office setup.

Skills

Excel

Primavera

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Excel

Primavera

Job description

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers is seeking a Project Controls Intern for Summer 2027 in Lone Tree, CO. This internship supports cost control, cost reporting, payroll, procurement, taxes, and contract administration on a transportation project.

Learn to manage data, analyze costs, and assist in project controls in a hands-on environment. Participants gain exposure to real-world project controls, budgeting, and reporting, while collaborating with engineers and project teams to ensure timely,