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Intern – Construction/Engineering (Salt Lake)

Granite Construction

The Role

Overview

Summer internship assisting project teams with construction management and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • material orders
  • quantity verification
  • daily reporting
  • cost reporting
  • yield calculations
  • stakeholder liaison

Tasks

-Place necessary material orders, survey requests, locates, etc. -Provide support with verifying quantities in FIS (Field Information Systems) and log quantities for cost and revenue tracking. -Assist with the completion of daily reports documenting both Intermountain Slurry Seal and subcontractor activities. -Communicate with foremen and superintendent to learn about field construction operations and to provide support. -Assist the project engineer with approving timecards in Heavy Job, and ensure all equipment and employee time is accounted for accurately. -Assist the project engineer with generating and distributing daily cost reports (trucking, labor, equipment) to the project manager, foreman, and superintendent. -Assist with the calculations of yields of materials used such as concrete, aggregate base & asphalt. -Supports the jobsite daily with the project manager or engineer to verify quantities claimed are correct and to stay current on overall job progress. -Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, & the local community.

Requirements

  • bilingual
  • communication
  • ms office
  • travel
  • pressure
  • undergrad

What You Bring

-Bilingual English/Spanish (Preferred but not required) -Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. -Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook -Availability and willingness to travel frequently -Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines. -Currently enrolled in a Construction, Engineering, or related undergraduate program at an accredited 4-year university.

The Company

About Granite Construction

-Operates as a nationwide leader in construction and infrastructure. -Tackles major transportation, water, and commercial projects with a rich history in shaping vital infrastructure. -Delivers projects that span highways, bridges, tunnels, and water systems, transforming landscapes and cities. -Specializes in both heavy civil and commercial construction, providing integrated services from design to completion. -Known for managing complex, high-impact projects, often taking on the toughest challenges in the construction industry. -Financially stable and performs well in both private and public sectors, backed by decades of experience. -Projects contribute to significant U.S. infrastructure advancements, including major transit upgrades and water conservation initiatives.

Sector Specialisms

Transportation

Industrial

Federal Contracting

Aggregates

Asphalt

Asphalt Paving

Utility-Scale Solar

Water Infrastructure

Mineral Exploration

Earthwork

Locks

Dams

Levees

Waterway Protection

Tactical and Military Facilities

Airfield Runway Paving