Operations Intern

About the Position

Support the Project Management and Field Operations departments with project schedules, submittals, Requests for Information, etc.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Live the company values:
  • Demonstrate competence to safety and build projects of high quality.
  • Honesty and integrity to build trustworthy relationships.
  • Work hard and do everything in your ability to support your team.
  • Create effective partnerships with clients, employees, and construction partners.
• Learning about project contracts including assisting with contract development.
• Observing project setup including being involved in Estimating Turnover, Job Cost Setup, Project Buyout, Files and File Management and meeting the Process Time Frames for these items.
• Assisting with submittals including submittal log creation, reviewing and approving submittals, and process time frames.
• Assisting with the scheduling and coordination of subcontractors, site personnel, activities, and materials on assigned projects. Learn about creating and maintaining schedules throughout the construction process.
• Supporting project change management efforts including Owner changes which involve Requests for Information, Request for Proposals, Architect Supplemental Instructions, Change Directives and Proceed Orders and Unforeseen Conditions; Poettker Changes which includes Back Charges, Scope Gaps, and Time & Materials (T&M) Work; as well as meeting Process Time Frames.
• Assisting with communications including running and organizing Preconstruction Meetings, Owner and Progress Meetings, Pay Application Meetings, Subcontractor Coordination Meetings, Pre-Installation Meetings, recording and issuance of Meeting Minutes, Transmittals, Letters, Emails and Calendars.
• Assisting with Pay Applications including reviewing of subcontractor billings and tracking stored materials.
• Learning project Close-Out procedures including ensuring Punch list is completed, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals are submitted, AS-Built Drawings are completed, Change Order Resolution, Client Training is organized and completed, Warranties are submitted and enforced, and Close-Out Meetings.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Enrollment in construction management, engineering or related college degree program is preferred. Construction-related experience is also preferred.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Proficiency with general computer skills including Microsoft Office suite; Organizational and analytical skills; Communication skills; Ability to be thorough, tactful and professional; Ability to work in a team environment; and the following Poettker Construction competencies: Safety First, Quality Work, Honesty and Integrity, Trustworthy Relationships, Family Oriented, Effective Partnerships, and Fiscal Responsibility.

Additional Information

Poettker Construction’s selection process may include a series of interviews and/or a leadership assessment. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.