Construction Intern

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Intern

Any employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of the following:

• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
• Substance Abuse Screening
• Physical Exam (if applicable)
• Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

About Hensel Phelps

Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps is a leading specialist in building development, construction, and facility services. Our market expertise ranges from aviation and government to commercial, transportation, critical facilities, and healthcare.

Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BD+C, we are one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Our company is driven by a commitment to EXCELLENCE, supported by core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity, and Community. We partner with clients to bring their visions to life through a comprehensive approach, from innovative planning to property lifecycle management.

Position Description

As a Construction Intern, your primary goals will be to gain a comprehensive understanding of the construction process and to provide essential support to our Field Engineers and Office Engineers in field and materials management. This internship program offers a valuable opportunity for both the intern and Hensel Phelps to assess mutual fit for a long and successful career within our organization post-graduation.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties

• Assisting with Subcontractor Management.
• Developing skills in Submittal review.
• Supporting RFI (Request for Information) development.
• Participating in Layout and surveying activities.
• Contributing to Daily reports.
• Supporting Quality control initiatives and adherence to our safety plan.

Position Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer software, including:
  • Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel-based templates)
  • Prolog
  • Primavera
  • AutoDesk Suite
• Candidates are preferred to be pursuing a 4-year degree in one of the following fields:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Construction Management

Physical Work Classification & Demands

Classification: Moderate Work – Requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The individual in this position will periodically engage in the following actions, with varying frequency based on workflow and office activity:

• Walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type.
• Walking: Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery (calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, printer).
• Frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders on various administrative topics.
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.
• Regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
• Constantly reads written communications, views mail submissions, reads blueprints, and takes/verifies field measurements.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps at various heights.
• Balancing: Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand, or crouch.
• Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.
• Requires visual acuity and the ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures.
• Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Benefits

Hensel Phelps values the importance of work-life balance and recharging. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. (41 CFR 60-1.35(c))

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.