About the role#
As a Procurement Intern in the Construction group, you will support the design-build process. You will work on construction phase services and assist with project execution approaches. This role involves supporting teams in areas like safety, estimating, pre-construction, field operations, quality, and project management.
What you'll do#
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to your work.
- Assist lead engineers with various project duties.
- Help with the standard design of engineering systems.
- Correct and update existing designs.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program for Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and active involvement in campus or community organizations.
- Prior internship or consulting experience is a plus.
- You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Travel: Approximately 5% of the time.
- Status: Paid internship with rolling availability.
About Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is a construction and engineering firm based in Kansas City, Missouri. The company employs over 16,000 people and operates as a 100 percent employee-owned organization. Its professionals provide services in architecture, environmental consulting, and infrastructure planning. The firm supports clients across sectors including aviation, water, power, and manufacturing.
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