About the role#
Sundt Construction offers engineering and construction management students the opportunity to gain field experience on projects across the United States. This internship is designed for students interested in a career as a builder. You will participate in the daily activities required to complete construction projects while working alongside our teams.
What you'll do#
- Assist with project record keeping, shop drawings, and cost control records.
- Help with report preparation, safety inspections, and submittal processing.
- Support surveying, testing, sample collection, and drawing filing.
- Manage time keeping, inventory control, schedule checking, and subcontractor monitoring.
- Prepare quantity take-offs and contact vendors or subcontractors for proposals.
- Attend bid openings and conferences, record meeting results, and conduct site tours for visitors.
- Perform tasks as a manual laborer, helper, clerk, or technician assistant.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a four-year Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering program.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- A team-oriented mindset and a willingness to take on new challenges.
- Curiosity and a desire to learn the construction industry.
- Ability to wear 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.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- The role is based on-site within the United States.
- This position is safety-sensitive.
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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