Construction Operations Intern

Job Description

Intern – Construction Operations | MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure

The Tone:
This is an onsite internship at MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure, located in the Austin, TX area. MasTec, through its subsidiary Cash Construction, is a leader in civil and infrastructure construction, completing projects involving water and wastewater utilities, drainage improvements, lift stations, pump stations, roadwork, and wind and solar farms. This role is vital for supporting the operations team, allowing an intern to apply academic skills in a professional setting while gaining experience in project management, quality, and procedure development.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Austin, TX
• Pay: $24 hourly
• Team: Operations Team
• Mission: Learn to apply academic skills to real-world projects and support construction operations through project management, procedure development, and quality initiatives.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, internet-based program navigation

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Management: Learn and perform project management functions including estimating, schedule planning, project controls, and project reporting.
• Operational Support: Directly assist the operations team with a wide range of projects related to project management, procedure development, and quality.
• Special Projects: Work under close supervision to complete special projects as assigned by the operations team.
• Safety Adherence: Take personal responsibility for your own and others’ health and safety, working toward Cash Construction’s Zero Injury principles.
• Professional Application: Apply skills acquired in school to a professional setting, developing practical experience in your areas of interest.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in project/construction management or a related field; Entry-Level career stage.
• Experience: No specific years of experience required; basic computer operation skills and familiarity with internet-based program navigation.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office; excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; strong attention to detail; ability to prioritize tasks and manage numerous assignments simultaneously; ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.