Intern

Job Description

About Company

Lensa
Lensa is a career site designed to help job seekers find employment opportunities in the US. It functions as a platform that promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment advertising agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa itself is not a staffing firm or agency and does not directly hire for the jobs it advertises. For this specific job, Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote the position for Hensel Phelps.

Hensel Phelps
Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps is a well-established company specializing in building development, construction, and facility services. Their expertise spans a wide range of markets including aviation, government, commercial, critical facilities, healthcare, and transportation. In 2021, ENR ranked Hensel Phelps as #1 in aviation and #12 overall general contractor. The company is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the United States. Hensel Phelps is driven by a commitment to EXCELLENCE, supported by its core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity, and Community. They aim to bring clients’ visions to life through a comprehensive approach that starts with innovative planning and continues throughout the property’s lifecycle.

Job Description (Intern Position)

Compensation:
The position offers compensation ranging from $22.00 to $25.00 per hour, with the exact rate depending on the project location. Additionally, interns will receive housing or a housing allowance.

Employment Offer Contingencies:
Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of several verifications and screenings:
• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
• Substance Abuse Screening
• Physical Exam (if applicable)
• Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

Position Overview:
The primary goals for interns are to gain a comprehensive understanding of the construction process and to assist Field Engineers and Office Engineers in field and materials management. The internship program serves as an extended opportunity for both the intern and Hensel Phelps to evaluate if there is a good fit for a long and successful career with the company after graduation.

Position Qualifications:
Candidates for this internship are expected to possess:
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer software, specifically Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel-based templates), Prolog, Primavera, and AutoDesk Suite.
• Candidates are preferred to be pursuing a 4-year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture, or Construction Management.

Essential Duties:
The intern will be responsible for a variety of tasks crucial to construction project management, including:
• Subcontractor Management.
• Submittal review skills.
• RFI (Request for Information) development.
• Layout / surveying.
• Daily reports.
• Quality control and support of Hensel Phelps’s safety plan.

Benefits:
Hensel Phelps values work-life balance and time for rejuvenation. As such, employees, including interns, are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer:
Hensel Phelps is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. The company explicitly states that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on 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. They also ensure that employees are not discriminated against for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their own or others’ pay, with specific provisions for those with access to compensation information as part of their essential job functions. The employer is required to notify applicants of their rights under federal employment laws, directing them to the “Know Your Rights” notice from the Department of Labor.