Field Intern - Mid Atlantic

Overview The Field Intern is responsible for working with our Superintendents to learn management skills and coordinate field construction activities during a project, and to complete the work safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the quality and workmanship expected by Buch Construction and our clients. It is the Field Intern’s responsibility to protect and promote Buch Construction’s interests in all matters and to fulfill duties and responsibilities as required. Duties and Responsibilities The Field Intern will help the Superintendent conduct all day-to-day operations from the field, and occasionally from the main or satellite offices (i.e., meetings, training, etc.). The goal of a Field Intern is to learn the following from the Project Superintendent: Knowing and understanding the inherent risks and hazards of the construction industry. The safety of each and every person on site is of supreme importance. Promoting and maintaining a safe project site, and monitoring and enforcing the Buch Safety Program in accordance with Buch policies and all federal, state, and local laws is paramount. Providing operational support in all phases of the project, preconstruction, construction, and closeout as required. Coordinating and reviewing all field installations to verify compliance with the documents and all federal, state and local requirements, and to the quality standards expected. Understanding the Contract Documents, including all drawings, specifications, addenda, etc. Coordinating submittal and RFI responses and document revisions to ensure that all work is installed in accordance with the most current documents and directives. Coordinating all trades, including Owner’s trades as appropriate, while maximizing the production and efficiency necessary to maintain project schedules. Providing weekly lookahead schedules for use by the Project Manager. Verifying that all required permits and licenses have been obtained, are posted on site and coordinating and directing all required inspections. Documenting all aspects of the project in forms and formats required by Buch Construction, including completing daily reports, daily safety reports, and daily quality control reports as well as receiving the same level of daily documentation from subcontractors. Job Location Laurel, MD – Servicing the Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD Metropolitan and surrounding Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Regions Position Type Part-Time (~ May to August, or other timeframes as permitted) Benefits Paid Time Off Requirements Qualifications & Required Skills The Field Intern must have a willingness to learn project drawings, specifications and scheduling. The Field Intern must be proficient with technology (smart phone, tablet, and/or laptop computer). The Field Intern must be organized with an ability to properly manage their time by prioritizing tasks. They should be analytical and possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They should possess strong communication skills, both verbal and writing, and be able to interact and collaborate with coworkers, clients, and outside vendors to provide quality work. They should be self-motivated and committed. They should show initiative to learn and further grow into a leadership position. Physical Requirements Candidates must be aware of the physical demands of the construction industry and may be required to perform physical labor and other strenuous tasks necessary to the successful completion of projects. Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. They may be required to sit and stand for periods of time and travel significant distances in a given day. They must be capable of performing tasks that may require bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing and crawling. Candidates must have the ability to work in all weather conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Buch Construction