About the role#
This is a summer 2027 internship assignment with Intermountain Slurry Seal, a subsidiary of Granite Construction. You will work on-site to assist a project team with management, field construction activities, and project documentation. This role offers an opportunity to gain experience in the heavy-civil construction industry.
What you'll do#
- Communicate with foremen and superintendents to learn about field operations and provide support.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, and the local community.
- Assist the project engineer with approving timecards in Heavy Job and ensure all equipment and employee time is accounted for accurately.
- Provide support with verifying quantities in FIS (Field Information Systems) and log quantities for cost and revenue tracking.
- Generate and distribute daily cost reports for trucking, labor, and equipment to the project manager, foreman, and superintendent.
- Document daily activities for Intermountain Slurry Seal and subcontractors.
- Place material orders, survey requests, and locates.
- Calculate yields of materials such as concrete, aggregate base, and asphalt.
- Support the jobsite daily to verify claimed quantities and stay current on overall job progress.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Construction, Engineering, or related undergraduate program at an accredited 4-year university.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a high production environment and respond effectively under pressure and deadlines.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Availability and willingness to travel frequently.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred.
- Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, sitting, and climbing stairs or ladders in a construction environment.
- Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Granite Construction
Granite Construction is a full-service general contractor and construction materials producer. Founded in 1922, the company maintains its headquarters in Watsonville, California. It operates across sectors including transportation, mining, power, and water infrastructure. The organization employs over 5,000 people and manages various subsidiaries.
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