Intern (2027)

Description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the review and process all submittals, RFI's, ensuring compliance with contract documents and in accordance with project needs.Support preparing all change order requests and agreement change orders, review for pricing and status.
• Maintain document files and logs.
• Assist in the monitoring, controlling and updating of project schedules.
• Maintain current scheduling information.
• Maintain a complete and current set of drawings reflecting all changes from the base contract documents; including change order requests, addenda, field orders, clarifications, correspondence and field conditions.
• Accumulate costs and prepare monthly progress payment request to the owner, including preparation of subcontractor/vendor pre-billing worksheet.
• Establish and maintain a job chart of accounts files, including project time and estimate control logs.
• Prepare and process a weekly quantity report; review weekly labor report to insure proper projections are forecasted based upon estimated and completed units.
• Monitor and review major areas of concern with Project Manager and Project Superintendent.
• Initiate changes in forecast quantities prior to monthly forecast report.
• Implement job close-out procedure as directed by the Project Manager.
• Monitor Chart of Accounts; periodically check time sheets for proper coding.
• Prepare all estimated, actual and change order adjustments to the chart of accounts for Project Manager's review prior to entry into computer.
• Maintain job progress photo file.
• Fully understand the scope of all subcontracts; keep Project Manager and Project Superintendent aware of special provisions of contracts.
• Coordinate efforts and policies of Safety and Quality functions, to ensure compliance throughout project.
• Acquire a thorough knowledge of the contract documents, plans, specifications, owner's contract and subcontracts; participate in meetings to support team effort in fulfilling these requirements.
• Executes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

Required:

• Must be pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Architecture or related.

Knowledge and Skills

Required:

• Understanding of commercial construction and design; knowledge of engineering software and equipment to prepare engineering documents; technical knowledge and advanced mathematical concepts; scheduling, and organizational skills.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently inspects the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions, while wearing personal protective equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions due to work activities occurring both inside and outside.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the position is moderately active and the employee is frequently standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
• The position also may also be sitting for long periods of time.

Summary

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Founded in 1950, Kitchell began as a commercial contracting business and over the years developed new talents and enterprises, acquiring complementary businesses and expertise to remain competitive. Today, Kitchell Corporation serves as the holding entity for several companies that are integral to Kitchell's core business, as well as those that operate independently. We provide a wide range of services within the built environment, including general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering, architecture, and myriad other services. Our employees manage projects from our main offices located in Arizona, California, and Texas. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth through in-house education programs, formal and informal mentoring, and cross-training opportunities. At Kitchell, we prioritize internal growth and building careers from within. We consistently rank among the top places to work, thanks to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits that are designed to enrich our employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. These benefits include company performance bonuses, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health, and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) plans with a 4% company match, tuition reimbursement, weight loss programs, discounted auto insurance, identity theft protection, rewards programs, and much more.

Kitchell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.