Website Kiewit
POSITION OVERVIEW
Are you interested in a hands-on real-world learning experience? In this internship, you will have the opportunity to develop, participate, and learn key roles and functions within Kiewit Business Services.
Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we‡re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There‡s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won‡t find anywhere else.
DISTRICT OVERVIEW
Kiewit Business Services (KBS) shared-service model empowers you to solve real business problems, innovate new solutions and drive organizational change all while finding your path. KBS does this through open and accessible leadership, offering opportunities across teams and business services, committee involvement, and a focus on customer service and continuous improvement. Here, you‡ll gain exposure to all aspects of the business, giving you valuable experience and more avenues to develop your skills and grow your career.
LOCATION
One of the many things that makes Kiewit‡s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintaining records as required regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc.
• Planning and scheduling of job and/or job segments
• Investigating problems and/or reported incidents; identifying and recommending solutions/alternatives as appropriate
• Reviewing plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities), pricing of materials, etc.
• Working with suppliers as required facilitating the handling and expediting delivery of materials
QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability to work full-time during the summer (approximately May-August)
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Other common names for this role: Office Engineer Intern, Office Intern, Field Intern
Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
