Harris Construction Co., Inc.

Job Description:

      Our Company

      Harris Construction is a top general contractor and construction
      management firm, founded in 1914, that builds state-of-the-art
      facilities in the Public Sector. Our focus is on building
      large-scale educational complexes and civic facilities with
      assured cohesive craftsmanship and management through every step
      of the construction process. We are a proud builder for the
      Central Valley and have continued our good name on the Central
      Coast. We are now looking for student interns to participate in
      our upcoming projects in the San Luis Obispo/Paso Robles area.

      Harris Construction holds 16-week internships based in the Fall,
      Spring, and Summer for both Project and Field Engineer interns.
      At the start of the internship program, Harris Construction will
      hold a four-day training at our Fresno office and surrounding
      project sites to give an overview of procedures and practices.
      The training will cover Project documentation, specifications,
      scheduling, and more.

      A Harris Construction Internship is built to allow Construction
      Management students the experience of real-time responsibilities
      and hurdles brought on by an active construction site. The
      expectation is for the student to assist in managing our projects
      from the job trailer. Our goal at Harris Construction is for
      every project to better a community and exceed a project
      owner’s expectations. Continue reading below to see if an
      Internship at Harris is right for you!

      Project/Field Engineer Intern

      Main Goal

      Assist the Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager,
      Superintendent, and Project Engineer in processing information
      and conducting all clerical duties at the job site level as
      required.

      Responsibilities, Authorities, and Key Result Areas

      Prepare and process Purchase Orders from information provided by
      the Project Manager or Superintendent
      Prepare and process Inspection Requests as requested per Project
      Management Team
      Prepare and process RFI’s as needed by Project Management Team
      Prepare meeting minutes
      Process Submittals
      In the absence of the Project Engineer, the Project Intern shall
      inventory all deliveries to assure that they conform to orders
      placed and that the quantities and prices charged are consistent
      with the terms of purchase.
      Responsible for setting up and maintaining a neat and efficient
      filing system.
      Responsible for the maintenance of a neat orderly field office.
      Further education by observing all phases of construction. Assist
      with posting Jobsite As-Builts.
      Improve ability to read and interpret the plans and
      specifications.
      Reports to Project Management Team

      Qualifications:

      Neatness in work
      Basic computer, spelling, and writing skills
      Enrollment in a program for a Construction-related Degree

      Our ideal internship candidate(s):

      Someone who has started their coursework in the CM program (i.e.
      Sophomore, Junior, & Senior)
      Someone wanting hands-on experience on active public works job
      sites
      Someone who is comfortable and excels at working in a team
      dynamic
      Someone who doesn’t limit their learning to inside the
      classroom

      To apply, visit our website or click the link below –
      https://harrisconstruction.com/internships/