Intern

Application Instructions

Why Join Our Team

At W. M. Lyles Co. , a subsidiary of Lyles Construction Group, we take pride in our employee and client-centric culture. Our employees and customers are at the forefront of everything we do and how we operate our business. Safety is our top priority, and we work hard to ensure everyone goes home to their loved ones each day.

We are looking for ambitious individuals to join our team, who are passionate about their performance and who will continue to execute and believe in our core values of:

• Teamwork: We recognize our primary asset is our people. Mutual respect provides the foundation for our success.
• Integrity: Our work is performed with high standards of service, quality, and integrity and because of this, we have had the privilege to lead some of the most innovative projects in California.
• Commitment: We understand that lasting relationships are the lifeline of our business, so we pay personal attention to our clients by focusing on them as collaborative partners.

If you are looking for a company who will value you and provide you with great employee benefits, training and development opportunities, career growth and the opportunity to be a part of something bigger, then W. M. Lyles Co. is right for you!

Position Description

Job Purpose

An internship at W. M. Lyles Co. encourages students and/or recent graduates to explore the fundamentals of construction management. Interns at W. M. Lyles Co. participate as active members of a project management team, providing assistance in estimating, field engineering, and project management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Review design documents, shop drawings and submittals for consistency with contract scope of work.
• Assist with job site logistics.
• Identify, define, and procure required craft and subcontractor services.
• Monitor project costs and identify areas for improvement.
• Document daily construction activities.
• Assist with preparation of CPM schedule.
• Implement project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents.
• Assist with preparation of proposals, change orders, RFI's, and letters of intent as needed.
• Change order documentation and associated cost reporting and maintenance.
• Time card review and invoice processing.
• Maintain a good working relationship with field personnel and subcontractors.
• Committed to achieving a "Zero Accident Culture" by adhering to site safety protocols and OSHA safety standards.
• Assist with compiling contract close out documents.
• Execute additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Strong computer skills and familiarization with software programs to include project design, job costing, scheduling, and estimating.

Skills

• Professionalism
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• A valid Driver's License

Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Effective Communication
• Collaboration
• Initiative
• Thoroughness
• Conflict Management
• Personal Integrity

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Office - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Site - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters if you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail View email address on click.appcast.io or call toll-free View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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Notice to Staffing Agencies

The Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Company, including via mailing address, fax machine, email, or directly to employees, will be considered the property of the Company. The Company will not pay any fee for placements resulting from unsolicited resumes. The Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.

Agencies must receive advance written approval from the Company's recruiting representative before submitting resumes, and only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. The Company will not pay fees to any Agency without such an agreement in place. Agency agreements must be in writing and signed by the Human Resources Representative or their designee; no other Company employee is authorized to enter into agreements regarding candidate placements on behalf of the Company. Please send any questions or concern to View email address on click.appcast.io.