College Intern – Construction Management

Description

• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Assist with the coordination of activities between contractors, designers, customers, and Port staff.
• Assist the Construction Managers and project assistants with the administration of the construction contract.
• Work in conjunction with Construction Managers, construction inspectors, and project assistants to inspect project materials, workmanship, and construction areas to ensure compliance with contract specifications, plans, safety requirements, and applicable codes.
• Support engineering construction management teams with major construction projects at the Port of Seattle.
• Review as-built drawings for accuracy.
• Assist the Construction Managers and inspectors in the identification and resolution of project deficiencies. Work in partnership with our contractors to progress construction and ensure project success.

Requirements

• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
• Work Environment – You will generally have a combination of both working indoors, in an office environment, and outdoor work, in various outdoor settings, in all types of weather conditions. You may be exposed to areas of high noise, various hazardous materials, work at heights, and/or in confined spaces.
• Organized and proactive – You have a track record of successfully meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You can balance and prioritize multiple, simultaneous projects.
• Experienced – You have some basic engineering or construction management skills, such as the ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, project schedules, and applicable codes.
• Communication – You possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral, as well as being skilled in working with diverse populations.
• Desired – We hope you have technical writing skills.
• Collaborator – working with a team solving real-world problems in a dynamic environment is an invaluable career and confidence builder.
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance.
• Use of technology – You know Microsoft Office products, with a strong emphasis on scheduling software.

Benefits

• Limited Duration – This is a limited-duration position and is expected to last no longer than one year.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Work Schedule – The summer internship work schedule will be Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role. Some positions may be extended to part-time hours during the school year. Applicants must be available to work at least 30 hours per week during the summer months.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance