Project Controls Assistant internship

Job Description

Project Controls Assistant | Yeghoian Grading and Paving Co, Inc

The Tone:
This is an on-site Project Controls Assistant internship at Yeghoian Grading and Paving Co, Inc., situated in Apple Valley, CA. The company is a respected construction firm specializing in comprehensive grading and paving services across commercial, residential, and public works sectors, upholding high standards of quality, safety, and compliance. This internship provides a crucial support function for project managers and estimators, directly contributing to the accurate tracking of project schedules, costs, and quantities, which are essential for efficient project management. It offers a hands-on environment where interns can learn directly from experienced construction and project management professionals, fostering skill development and contributing to well-managed projects built on collaboration and clear communication.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship / Early Career
• Location: In-person, Apple Valley, CA
• Mission: To support project managers and estimators with daily project controls activities, ensuring accurate project records and contributing to the smooth operation of grading and paving projects.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Word, email tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support: Provide daily project controls assistance to project managers and estimators, contributing to the overall efficiency of construction operations.
• Track: Help monitor and record essential project details, including schedule progress, expenditures, and material quantities, to ensure projects remain on target.
• Manage: Perform critical data entry tasks, maintain comprehensive project documentation, prepare regular status reports, and meticulously update logs for budgets, change orders, and subcontractor information.
• Compile: Aid in gathering and organizing necessary information for project bids and thoroughly review project plans and specifications to support accurate project planning.
• Communicate: Facilitate effective communication with field teams to ensure that all project records are current and accurate, supporting seamless information flow between office and site.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student with an interest in construction, civil engineering, or project management.
• Experience: Ability to work with basic project documentation, including schedules, budgets, and reports; comfort with spreadsheets and standard office software (e.g., Excel, Word, email tools) for data entry, tracking, and reporting.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, accuracy in handling numerical data, effective written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with guidance.
• Bonus: Coursework or prior exposure in construction, civil engineering, or project management; willingness to learn construction project controls practices; self-motivated and dependable.