University of Idaho - Career Fair

MWH; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Slayden Constructors Inc. seeks a Construction-Focused Intern to support projects across the Pacific Northwest. The role may involve positions in Project Engineering, Field Engineering, VDC, Safety, Estimating, and Construction Finance.

The intern will assist with project controls, submittals, RFIs, and document control, while gaining exposure to look-ahead scheduling, drawings updates, and safety practices on site.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related engineering field.
• Interest in a career in heavy construction.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; strong writing and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities for diverse teams.
• Experience with construction and/or mechanical processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project controls, change orders, RFI’s, and other construction administration duties.
• Prepare look ahead schedules with information from subcontractors.
• Assist in generation of reports such as submittal and RFI logs, and with document control.
• Process Submittals and RFIs.
• Update working drawings with RFI’s and changes; keep up-to-date with current information.
• Perform simple calculations.
• Provide technical support for construction efforts.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and policies.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Construction/mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc., is seeking a Construction-Focused Intern to support our Colorado, Oregon, and Washington based projects. Roles could include Project Engineer, Field Engineer, VDC Engineer, Safety, Estimating, and Construction Finance.

• Grants Pass, Oregon
• Springfield, Oregon

Slayden Constructors is a leader in the civil construction industry in the Pacific Northwest, with a primary focus on water and wastewater infrastructure. Over the last 40 years, we have built a strong reputation through the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects that positively impact the communities we serve.

Essential Functions

• Assist with project controls, change orders, RFI’s, and other construction administration duties.
• Prepare look ahead schedules with information from subcontractors.
• Assist in generation of various reports such as submittal and RFI logs, and with document control.
• Process Submittals and RFI’s.
• Update working drawings with RFI’s and changes. Keep this set up to date to ensure the team is working with the most current information.
• Preform simple calculations.
• Provide technical support for construction efforts.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.

Basic Qualifications

• In progress toward earning a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related degree.
• Interest in a career in heavy construction.
• Experienced with complete Microsoft Office Suite, excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities for working in diverse team environments with staff, clients, and stakeholders.
• Experience with/aptitude for construction and/or mechanical processes.