Construction Project Intern

Construction Project Intern, L.S. Brinker

Location

• 3633 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI (Brinker Main Office)
• Job Sites (As Required)

General Position Summary

The Project Intern assists and supports the Project Engineer, Project Manager and Superintendent on their assigned project. As a Project Intern, you will get the opportunity to perform some of the critical day-to-day tasks such as the distribution of project correspondence, submitting and reviewing shop drawings, maintaining and updating the project schedule, and other crucial task that are involved in running a successful project.

 Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving, reviewing, forwarding, and tracking the status of submittals (start to finish)
• Assist with the preparation, review, tracking, and distribution of RFIs
• Assist in the management of the project permit process
• Assist in preparation of bid packages and procurement
• Assist with schedule updates from Superintendent, Project Engineer and Project Manager
• Assist with the tracking of Subcontractor progress
• Assist with the tracking and inspection of onsite materials deliveries
• Assist in the preparation of monthly owner project status reports
• Assist with weekly project meeting documentation, preparation and distribution of meeting minutes
• Assist with project close-out and punch list
• Assist with subcontractor’s communication on the project and with the office staff
• Communicate and enforce Brinker Safety and Health Management Program
• Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment through own actions and mentoring others

 Job Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of construction industry concepts & methods, project team members roles and responsibilities, trades and materials
• Ability to understand basic Drawings, Contract Documents and Specifications
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Computer knowledge and proficiency in Bluebeam, MS Project and Microsoft Office applications preferred
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work productively with project team members
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Ability to learn and adapt

Education and/or Experience

• Sophomore, Junior or Senior* in a Construction or Engineering Program
  • *Must have at least one semester remaining.

Work Environment Job/Conditions

This job may be performed in the office or on the jobsite and requires frequent sitting (often working on a computer), frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching. Due to computer usage, there may be repetitive motions of the hands and wrists. He/she must be able to navigate the jobsite and is expected to be able to comply with all safety regulations in the office and on the jobsite.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by Executive Vice President. .