Asphalt and Construction Intern

General Description 

Blythe Construction's internship program is designed to provide students actively pursuing an Engineering, Construction, Environmental or Health Safety degree, with an opportunity to maximize their understanding of the Civil Construction industry through applied training and guidance from local mentor(s).  Over the course of approximately 3 months, students will have the opportunity to work in their respective field of study while maintaining Vinci Construction USA's core values:  safety, integrity, responsibility, respect, and quality.

Students will be exposed to Heavy Highway Construction & Asphalt production with direction from local management in the following disciplines:

• Health and Safety
• Environmental
• Asphalt Production and Quality Control
• Engineering
• Estimating
• Equipment
• Surveying
• Accounting/Finance

Key Duties May Include:

• Support the project management team with subcontractor and supplier coordination, material tracking, file management, document control (submittals, RFIs and change orders) and progress reporting.
• Work with field supervision to assist with project layout, setting control lines, surveying, construction drawing and trade coordination, verification of field conditions and quality control.
• Selection of S.M.A.R.T. (specific, measureable, attainable, relevant, & timely) Goals to complete.
• Weekly meeting with departmental and main mentor(s) to discuss the goals assigned for the week, his/her performance, and goals for the following week.

Qualification Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education and Experience.
  • Students must be enrolled in a college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or equivalent. 
  • Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in various software used such as Excel, Primavera, and SAP. 
  • Familiarity or a previous internship with construction industry practices is preferred. 
  • Must be able to understand and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.  
• Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Construction Intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
  • Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
  • Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
  • Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally.
  • Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
  • Exposure to dust, dirt grease and noise.
  • Work can be performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways.
  • Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, based on project need(s) and demand(s).
• Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Construction Intern encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 
  • Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
  • Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
  • Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mix concrete.

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.