Project Assistant Intern

Job Description

About the Company

Granite Construction Incorporated is an industry-leading heavy civil contractor and construction materials producer, recognized as a member of the S&P 400 Index. The company is committed to being an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and operates as a Drug-Free Workplace.

Granite has a strict policy regarding staffing agencies: they will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Unsolicited resumes sent to Granite will be considered company property, and Granite will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from such submissions. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite’s recruiting function, coupled with a valid, fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening, before submitting resumes. Only written agreements signed by Granite’s Human Resources Representative or their designee are valid.

Job Description

This opportunity at Granite aims to provide experience and exposure to build a career and personal brand within an industry-leading company.

General Summary
This is an assignment where the individual will assist a project team with the management, field construction activities, and documentation of a heavy civil construction project.

Essential Job Accountabilities
The core responsibilities for this role include:
• Communicating with jobsite Foremen and Superintendents to understand field operations and provide support.
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, and the local community.
• Assisting with project environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Supporting the Project Engineer with approving timecards in HeavyJob, ensuring all equipment and employees are accounted for.
• Assisting with verifying quantities in FIS (Field Information Systems) and logging them for cost and revenue tracking.
• Helping the Project Engineer generate and distribute daily cost reports (trucking, labor, equipment) to the Project Manager, Foreman, and Superintendent.
• Assisting with the completion of daily reports documenting both Granite and Subcontractor activities.
• Placing necessary material orders, survey requests, and locates.
• Maintaining a to-do list and diary.
• Assisting with the calculations of yields for materials like aggregate and asphalt.
• Touring the jobsite daily with the Project Manager and/or Engineer to verify claimed quantities and stay updated on overall job progress.

Education
A High School diploma is required, along with a minimum of two years of education from an accredited institution of higher learning. The discipline should be focused in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

Work Experience
Previous construction experience is a plus but not explicitly required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Candidates should possess:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-motivation.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands
The role requires the ability to talk and hear regularly. The employee frequently needs to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. Occasionally, reaching with hands and arms is required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 26 to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Our Benefits At a Glance
Granite invests in its interns by providing access to a broad benefits package, including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Plans.
• Special programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness.
• Interns can choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, with Granite paying 100% of the premium for the most popular plan for eligible interns.
• Access to Granite’s 401(k) plan, where interns are eligible for Granite’s 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred into their plan.
• Benefits may vary for positions outside the continental United States.

Base Hourly Wage Range
The listed base hourly wage range is $0.00 – $0.00. Pay may vary based on relevant experience, skills, location, and education, among other factors.