Western Specialty Contractors
| Date Posted |
10/10/2023 |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Summer Internship – Project Manager / Sales |
| Location | Southern California, Seattle, Denver |
| Contact | Aaron Moore |
| aaronm@westerngroup.com | |
| Contact Phone | 314.427-1637 x 8137 |
| Salary | $23-26 / hour |
| Website | www.westernspecialtycontractors.com |
Job Description:
There is more to construction than just building! If you are interested in learning the entire business cycle of construction; from initial project inception through completion and final payment, then an internship at Western is for you. Western’s Internship program is designed to hire students during their freshman year throughout their senior year. The program allows students to work in the field and office while interacting with clients. During this time, you will gain valuable experience that can be utilized to further your potential for full-time employment with Western. The program works as follows.
The intern and their supervisor will develop a personalized training plan which will be dependent on the student’s education, individual learning expectations, experience level and needs of the Branch. The objective will be to learn all aspects of a construction business.
Field Operations:
· Learn constructability and productivity through hands on training of the restoration trades.
· Obtaining permits, confirming code requirements, coordinating inspections
· Supervising punch-list and Quality Assurance activities, conducting safety inspections.
· Assisting with surveying, testing, sample collection, shop drawing correction, filing and checking of material deliveries.
· Verifying work hours, materials, and other elements necessary for tracking productivity and/or work in place.
Office Operations:
· Preparing quantity takeoffs, calling vendors and soliciting sub-contractors for proposals.
· Checking drawings and specifications for completeness, discrepancies, etc.
· Creating estimates and proposals.
· Participating in internal and external project meetings and documenting when required.
· Performing project management duties; scheduling, cost control and evaluation, change order management, submittals, RFI’s, invoicing, updating as-builts, warranties, as well as other standard reporting and documentation.
· Procuring materials, equipment, subcontractors.
· Participating in different aspects of Marketing & Business Development.
Company Information
Western Specialty Contractors is a 108-year old, family-owned company with 30 branch offices. We provide concrete, masonry, waterproofing, and roofing services that protect, restore, and maintain buildings and structures across the United States
Send applications or questions to Aaron Moore.
