About the role#
Sundt Construction is looking for engineering and construction management students to join our team as a Transportation Intern. This role provides hands-on experience on projects across the United States. You will participate in the daily activities required to build and manage large-scale construction projects.
What you'll do#
- Support project record keeping, prepare shop drawings, and manage cost control records.
- Assist with report preparation, safety inspections, and submittal processing.
- Help with surveying, testing, sample collection, and drawing updates.
- Monitor schedules, track inventory, and assist with subcontractor coordination.
- Attend bid openings and conferences to take notes and complete project forms.
- Conduct site tours for visitors and report on meeting outcomes.
- Prepare quantity take-offs and contact vendors for proposals.
- Perform various tasks as a manual laborer, helper, or technician assistant.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a four-year Construction Management or Engineering program.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- A team-oriented mindset and a willingness to handle diverse challenges.
- Strong curiosity and an interest in a career as a builder.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, hardhats, and safety glasses.
- Ability to stand, walk, or work on-site for the duration of a shift, including occasional climbing or physical labor.
Location & details#
- Location: Texas, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Safety: This is a safety-sensitive position.
About Sundt Construction
Sundt Construction is a general contractor founded in 1890. Based in Tempe, Arizona, the company employs nearly 3,000 people. It provides construction management, design-build, and pre-construction services across the United States. The firm maintains the capability to self-perform heavy civil and concrete work.
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