Intern

Founded in 1989, PRS has grown from a pioneering force in cold in-place recycling to a full-service, sustainability-driven infrastructure company. With operations across the Western U.S., we’ve led the industry in reducing environmental impact while delivering unmatched pavement solutions in a variety of settings, including roadways, major civic projects, and commercial real estate.

About the role

The Intern will support the day-to-day administrative functions within the department.

Responsibilities

• Performs assignments to carry out construction engineering tasks designed to further develop judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
• Assists Project Management, Superintendents, Estimators, and Office Staff in all areas of construction administrative-related duties.
• Assists in documentation related to daily activities and all construction-related documents, including but not limited to RFIs, Submittals, and Contract Change Orders.
• Works under the supervision of a Project Manager, Office Manager, or senior-level team member.
• Creates and maintains centralized files for project records (including digital).
• Attends and takes minutes for the development team as requested.
• Helps in the preparation of reports, including monthly development reports.
• Supports and enforces Quality and Safety plans and procedures, ensuring conformance to company guidelines and practices.
• Contacts and coordinates with Suppliers and Subcontractors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Display a high level of organization and prioritization for tasks at hand.
• Demonstrate flexibility to effectively deal with changing priorities and timelines through analytical problem-solving.
• Proven time management and follow-through skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team-oriented environment.
• Superior written and oral communication skills and effective listening skills.
• Maintain a tactful, mature, and professional demeanor with well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with diverse personnel.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering program, and/or has a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Intern experience/coursework in construction projects in a high-volume environment.
• Experience with Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, talk, or hear.
• Regularly required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• ESOP Retirement Benefits extended to all employees with participation after one year of service; a typical discretionary annual company contribution ranges from 10% to 15% of your annual salary.
• 401K Retirement Benefits extended to all non-union employees.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, as well as other supplemental health insurance.
• PTO and Holiday Pay.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• On-the-job training provided to all employees.
• Work for an industry leader in various disciplines and markets.

Pay

USD $19.00 - USD $20.00 per hour.