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Granite Construction Company Field Engineer Intern - R0000004750-1-6464 in Des Plaines, Illinois
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General Summary
Join our Midwest team for an internship where you will assist on a construction project with the management, field construction activities, estimating, and documentation of a project. At Granite we work hard, but we also do fun activities along the way - some construction-related field trips, summer gatherings, and a few Cubs games!
Essential Job Accountabilities
- Communicate with Foremen and Superintendent to learn about field construction operations and to provide support.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, & the local community.
- Assist with the Project Environmental, Health, Safety requirements.
- Assist the Project Engineer with approving time cards in HeavyJob. Ensure all equipment and employees are accounted for on timecards.
- Assist with verifying quantities in FIS (Field Information Systems) and log quantities for cost and revenue tracking.
- Assist the Project Engineer with generating and distributing daily cost reports (trucking, labor, equipment) to the Project Manager, Foreman & Superintendent.
- Assist with the completion of daily reports documenting both Granite Construction and Subcontractor activities.
- Place necessary material orders, survey requests, locates, etc.
- Maintain a to-do list and diary.
- Assist with the calculations of yields of materials used such as concrete, aggregate base & asphalt.
- Tour jobsite daily with the Project Manager or Engineer to verify quantities claimed are correct and to stay current on overall job progress.
- Additional responsibilities as needed.
Education
- High School diploma required and a minimum of 2 (two) years of education from an accredited institution of higher learning such as a college or university
Field of Study
- Civil Engineering or Construction Management
Work Experience
- Previous construction experience is a plus
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with MS Office applications
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Self motivated
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Able to work in a team environment
- Problem solving
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 26 to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Our Benefits at a Glance:
In addition to building the next generation of builders, Granite invests in its interns by providing them access to a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, in luding our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns.
We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access to Granite\'s 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite\'s 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan.
Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.
Base Hourly Wage Range :: \$0.00 \$0.00
Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.
About Granite Construction Incorporated
Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation\'s largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For a