Intern - Construction Management/Civil Engineer - Project Engineer (summer/seasonal position) - Overaa Construction

Overaa’s Summer Internship program is a hands-on/ in-depth training program designed to give you exposure to a career in construction, with a general contractor that self-performs work. You will work alongside passionate mentors solving real-world construction industry challenges in Construction Project Management, Engineering, Estimating or Safety. Pay rate is $25/hr. and $100 per week for living expenses.

Your internship, at Overaa, can be the perfect opportunity to expand your knowledge outside of the classroom and apply the concepts and theories of your major field of study. You will be exposed to "real" work that is directly job related, but also have the opportunity to learn about general operations over the course of the summer including job site tours, attending events, and meeting people from all parts of our company. Your internship will be a valuable way to determine your interest level in certain areas of construction allowing you to develop your potential and make key contacts for future networking.

About Overaa: Overaa is a design/build contractor specializing in a variety of market sectors including healthcare, commercial, and education, municipal, industrial, energy, and transportation. We are looking for interns to be part of a unique company culture that emphasizes collaboration and innovation throughout all phases of project delivery. Overaa is an established, well-respected Bay Area company with a growing and dynamic regional office based in the South Bay. Overaa was ranked a Bay Area Best Places to Work five years in a row.

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of the internship is to provide the student with supervised practice at the work site or in the office in the continuing daily operations of construction. A Construction Management Intern assists the Project Manager and/or the Superintendent in the field through assisting in coordination and distribution of information required to construct the project on time, within budget and to quality

Our expectation is that you will work hard and have fun. You can expect a rewarding internship, as well as the opportunity to make life-long connections in the industry.

The intern reports to the Project Engineer/ Project Manager or Project Superintendent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities that you will be exposed to over the internship:

Document control

Coordinates and expedites flow of information and document control systems by ensuring required documentation is gathered, processed, and submitted throughout the preconstruction, construction, and close-out phases. Including:

• Drawing control and distribution, including drawing logs
• Submittals
• RFI’s , clarifications
• Maintenance and submission of "as-built" drawings
• LEED documentation, if required
• Warranties and certificates
• Posting of changes, clarifications and RFI’s in drawings and specifications

Assists in management of Claims and Change Orders

• Tracking and distribution of change and clarification documents to the field, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assists in change order estimating under the direction/review of the Project Manager.

Assists with Project Start up, Planning and Scheduling

• Assists in development, monitoring and updating the Project Schedule.
• Assists in scheduling construction operations in cooperation with the Project Manager and the Superintendent.
• Assists in subcontractor management by helping the Superintendent coordinate subcontractor activities.
• Assist Superintendent in preparation of the weekly look ahead schedule to monitor progress and assure all work is scheduled for maximum efficiency.
• Schedules, processes and monitors submittals.
• Material Purchasing. Prices and purchases materials as directed by the Manager and /or Superintendent.
• Procurement of project bonds and insurance.
• Procurement of permits & utilities.
• Set up of Project Management Information System.
• Coordinates with stakeholders in development of a strategic plan for BIM/VDC requirements, and coordinates deliverables, as applicable.
• Supports the implementation of jobsite security, quality control, and safety programs for each project in support of the Superintendent and the Safety and QC departments.
• Using lean strategies, helps evaluate construction means and methods for cost effectiveness.
• Under the guidance of the Project Manager, participates in the creation and maintenance of a positive team spirit among the members of the Project Management Team.
• Performs project duties with an appropriate sense of urgency and a "Can-Do attitude."

Project Meetings

• Schedules, attends and takes minutes for Project Meetings
• Participates in project meetings and assists with action items assigned
• Attends monthly general project management meetings in the main office

Manages and/or assists with Project Closeout

• Distribution and tracking of "Punch lists"
• Expediting and assembly of project closeout documentation (warranties, operating & maintenance manuals, material for maintenance stock, etc.)
• Expediting lien releases from subcontractors and suppliers in cooperation with the Accounting Department

Project administration responsibilities

From time to time Project Engineers may be assigned any or all of the following responsibilities on specific projects to which they are assigned.

• Typing, mailing, faxing, copying of project correspondence and documents
• Submittal copying, assembly, mailing and filing
• General project filing

Project Acquisition

Although Project Engineers may, on occasion, be assigned specific responsibilities related to bidding work, estimating is not one of the primary tasks of

The anticipated salary range for this position is $25 per hour and $100 per week for living expenses This salary range is subject to future modification.

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Keyword: Intern - Construction Management/Civil Engineer - Project Engineer (summer/seasonal position)
Required Experience:

• Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree in progress, or equivalent experience
• Basic estimating and scheduling skills desirable
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
• Effective written and verbal English language communication skills
• Ability to use independent judgment; self-starting
• Drafting and computer skills desirable
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial environment
• Time Management
• Negotiation
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Works well under pressure
• High level of energy

COMPUTER SKILLS

Strong skills in the following Software:

• Microsoft Word/Excel/Project
• Project Management Software - Viewpoint preferred
• Primavera Scheduling Software
• Bluebeam/Adobe
• Revit or Navisworks

From: Overaa Construction