About the role#
GPI is looking for Construction Inspection interns for our offices in Rochester and Buffalo, New York. This summer 2027 internship offers a chance to gain experience on large, multi-discipline infrastructure projects. You will work on-site as part of a team, representing GPI and our clients while learning the fundamentals of construction inspection.
What you'll do#
- Monitor on-site construction activities to ensure work aligns with approved plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Prepare detailed daily reports to document project progress and activities.
- Provide site support for engineering subcontractors.
- Identify and report contract changes or potential project issues.
What you'll need#
- Ability to read and comprehend contract documents, shop drawings, material specifications, and mechanical or electrical operations.
- Strong communication skills to interact with contractors and construction personnel.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
- Willingness to ask for help when needed.
- A valid driver's license and a clean motor vehicle report.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English plans and directions.
- Physical ability to stand for 3 to 8 hours daily and traverse uneven, rough construction site terrain.
- Ability to lift and move equipment or specimens weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Capability to wear required personal protective equipment, such as hard hats, safety vests, boots, and goggles.
Location & details#
- Locations: Rochester, NY and Buffalo, NY.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.
Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. is an engineering consulting firm founded in 1966. Based in Melville, New York, the company employs over 1,400 people. It specializes in the design and construction of transportation infrastructure and building projects. The firm serves government agencies, private organizations, and developers. It has operated as a 100 percent employee-owned company since 2002.
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