Construction Intern - Slayden

Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH), is currently seeking a construction-focused project intern to join our project team in Portland, Oregon.

Slayden Constructors is a leader in the civil construction industry in the Pacific Northwest, focused on water and wastewater infrastructure. Over the last 40 years, we have ingrained our reputation with our clients on successful projects, positively impacting local communities. Grow your career with a team that is committed to delivering quality projects timely and safely, while supporting our guiding principles: People Matter, Team Unity, Solutions Driven, and Forward Focused.

Essential Functions

• Assist with project controls, change orders, RFI's, and other construction administration duties.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules with information from subcontractors.
• Assist in the generation of various reports, such as submittal and RFI logs, and with document control.
• Process Submittals and RFIs.
• Update working drawings with RFIs and Changes. Keep this set up to date to ensure the team is working with the most current information.
• Perform simple calculations.
• Provide technical support for the construction effort.
• Contact vendors for information.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.

Basic Qualifications

• In progress toward earning a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related degree.
• Interest in a career in heavy construction.
• Experienced with the complete Microsoft Office Suite, excellent writing and communications skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities for working in diverse team environments with staff, clients, and stakeholders.
• Experience with/aptitude for construction and/or mechanical processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship experience in the heavy construction industry.

Compenstation

• Project mobility is offered within a defined home-to-project range.
• $23.00 - $26.00 per hour, depending on prior internship experience in your field.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background checks, as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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