About the role#
Sundt Construction is seeking engineering and construction management students to join our team as a Transportation Group Intern. This role provides hands-on experience on construction projects and offers exposure to the daily activities required to build our infrastructure. You will work in an on-site environment and gain insight into the operations of a construction company.
What you'll do#
- Assist with project record keeping, shop drawings, and cost control documentation.
- Help with report preparation, safety inspections, and submittal processing.
- Support surveying, testing, sample collection, and drawing corrections.
- Monitor schedules, track inventory, and assist with subcontractor coordination.
- Attend bid openings and conferences to take notes and complete necessary forms.
- Conduct site tours for visitors and report on meeting outcomes.
- Prepare quantity take-offs and contact vendors for project proposals.
- Perform various tasks as a manual laborer, helper, clerk, or technician assistant.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a four-year Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Business Administration program.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and a hardhat.
- Willingness to perform physical tasks such as lifting, standing, or walking for the duration of a shift.
- Interest in pursuing a career in construction.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Modality: On-site.
- This position is paid.
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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