Summer Internship Available with Granite Construction

Read on to learn about this upcoming internship opportunity, posted on Dec. 9th:

As an intern for Granite Construction you will monitor the progress of field construction/quantity take-off activities assuring compliance with project plans and specifications in a manner consistent with Company policies and procedures. You’ll be involved in all aspects of a construction project and partner with a Project Manager. Applications are accepted until Jan. 9th, 2016. To apply, visit www.graniteconstruction.com and search for intern opening in Washington. You will need to submit a resume and a cover letter.

Job Details:

  • Location: Everett or Olympia
  • Level of Experience: No experience required
  • Job Type: Full time, temporary, seasonal
  • Paid

Required skills & Knowledge:

  • Proficiency with MS Office applications
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Desired class level is sophomore or junior
  • Must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis
  • Desired major: Architecture &Urban Planning (Construction Management), Civil & Environmental Engineering

Duties include:

  • Assist with the tracking of quantities and associated job costs
  • Communicate with foremen and superintendents to ensure work is being done in an efficient manner
  • Perform quantity take-off
  • Assist in the coordination and tracking of equipment and materials
  • Assist with community relations
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, etc.
  • Communicate with the Project Manager / Estimator on the status of current operations
  • Additional responsibilities as required