Operations Intern

Summary

Hensel Phelps is an employee-owned construction and facility services company. The Operations Intern will gain an understanding of the construction process while assisting Field Engineers and Office Engineers with field and materials management, including subcontractor management, submittal reviews, RFI development, layout, reporting, quality control, and safety support.

Responsibilities

• Subcontractor Management
• Submittal review skills
• RFI development
• Layout / surveying
• Daily reports
• Quality control and support of our safety plan

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite
• Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type
• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas
• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen
• Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions
• Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements
• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights
• Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch
• Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate
• Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures
• Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind
• Candidates are preferred to be pursuing a 4-year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture or Construction Management

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Strong communication skills
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite
• Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type
• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas
• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen
• Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions
• Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements
• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights
• Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch
• Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate
• Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures
• Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind

Nice to Haves

• Candidates are preferred to be pursuing a 4-year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture or Construction Management

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Depending on your school program, you may also earn credit toward graduation
• Employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire