Project Management Intern
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Job Description
About the Alaska Railroad Corporation
The Alaska Railroad Corporation is an equal opportunity employer seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to join their team. They offer a year-round, in-person position with the opportunity to gain valuable practical railroad experience in project management.
Job Description: Project Management Intern
This position provides engineering or construction management students the chance to gain hands-on experience in project management activities. Working under the direct supervision of a Project Manager, the intern will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:
• Onsite Work Inspections: Ensuring compliance with contract drawings and specifications, checking construction layout, estimating quantities, performing grade checking, and cut/fill calculations.
• Documentation and Coordination: Developing and maintaining submittal and design clarification/verification request (DCVR) registers, coordinating receipt of submittals (schedules, work plans, progress payments, etc.) and DCVRs, managing the routing of submittals.
• Quality Control and Testing: Assisting with coordinating quality control and testing to ensure project compliance with bid specifications.
• Scheduling: Scheduling ARRC work crews and equipment, and contractors for construction projects.
• Cost Tracking and Reporting: Performing project cost tracking, researching invoice information, compiling cost data, verifying contract unit-price quantities, and producing project cost reports.
• Project Scheduling: Assisting with producing and updating project schedules.
Requirements:
• Currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited college or university in a curriculum leading to a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Completion of at least one year of undergraduate Engineering or Construction Management curriculum.
• Knowledge of basic engineering concepts and principles.
• Knowledge of advanced math (geometry, algebra, and trigonometry) and basic accounting for performing engineering and financial calculations.
• Knowledge of elementary surveying including operation of a transit, theodolite, and proper field note techniques.
• Ability to operate a computer and use MS Excel and MS Word.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Desired Qualifications:
• Relevant work experience or internships.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Application Instructions:
• Submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
• Include any required and desired qualifications in your applicant profile and/or resume.
• If using work experience not already documented in your application, provide employer name, job title, dates of employment, and whether full- or part-time.
• If selected for an interview, you must be able to submit a copy of a current driver’s record reflecting the past three (3) years of driving history.
Contact Information:
• Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department
• Email: arjobinfo@akrr.com
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 107500, Anchorage, AK 99510-7500
• Street Address: 327 West Ship Creek, Anchorage, AK
• Fax Number: (907) 265-2542
