Construction Intern - Mission Critical

About the Role

Alston Construction Company, a nationwide general contractor with over 35 years of delivering on promises to employees, clients, and partners, is seeking a passionate Construction Intern to join our team. We offer competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work, as evidenced by our numerous awards for projects, safety, and workplace culture. This role is based on-site in Harlingen, TX; Pecos, TX; or Tulsa, OK, with travel required.

Responsibilities

• Estimating/Preconstruction:
  • Prepare Invitations to Bid (ITBs) and solicit competitive trade proposals.
  • Develop estimates and perform quantity take-offs.
  • Assist in proposal development.
• Field Operations (Superintendent Support):
  • Coordinate subcontractor meetings.
  • Perform, verify, and maintain punch lists.
  • Conduct jobsite inspections.
• Project Management:
  • Assist with Requests for Information (RFI’s) and records retention.
  • Participate in monthly project reviews, meetings, and forums.
  • Prepare change orders and review drawings and plans.
• Safety:
  • Comply with all safety policies and report suspected safety concerns.
  • Make recommendations for enhancements to the safety program.
  • Support and uphold the company’s strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record and vehicle insurance meeting company requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach.
• Occasionally required to crawl.
• Repetitive use of keyboard and mouse; extensive reading from documents and computer.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

• Duties include work both in the field and the office.
• Exposure to outside weather elements, loud noises, fumes, and/or airborne particles while in the field.
• Field dress code includes proper PPE, conducive to a building construction environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription safety glasses.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D.
• HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP.
• 401(k), Roth 401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage), and more!