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Scheduling Intern - Kiewit Power Engineers (Summer 2025)

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Kiewit

Jan 21, 2025

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Lenexa

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in construction management, engineering, or related field
  • Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
  • Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
  • Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
  • Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
  • Regular, reliable attendance
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Responsibilities

  • Develop resource loaded schedules, including lists of activities, major milestones, critical approvals, long lead procurement items and other critical project deliverables to be scheduled and tracked for the project.
  • Develop and maintain schedule logic and constraints, realistic activity durations, available manpower, and resources.
  • Provide scheduling analysis for delays and impacts to identify and mitigate project risks.
  • Assist in the management of internal controls including implementing new process controls, measuring the project’s performance, reporting on project status, and ensuring the integrity and validity of internally and externally disseminated information.
  • Gain and apply knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction terminology to develop and maintain critic path logic networks and accumulate/access historical data for use in maintaining realistic future planning and forecasting.
  • Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult project control problems.
  • Collaborate effectively with various project teams, field personnel, and clients to create accurate reports and achieve goals under deadline.
  • Attend regular meetings and give statistical reports as needed.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is a full-time temporary position for the summer of 2025.

Where is the internship located?

This position is based in our Lenexa, Kansas office.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Scheduling Intern?

The primary responsibilities include developing resource-loaded schedules, providing scheduling analysis for delays, assisting in management of internal controls, collaborating with project teams, and attending regular meetings.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, and demonstrate motivation, strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills.

Is prior experience required for this internship?

No prior experience is specified, but a demonstrated passion for excellence and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork is essential.

Can the intern expect to work overtime?

Yes, the intern may be required to work overtime and weekends as necessary.

What benefits are offered to full-time employees?

The comprehensive benefits package includes top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans, wellness programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Are there opportunities for career advancement after the internship?

While it is not explicitly mentioned, internships often lead to potential full-time job offers based on performance and organizational needs.

What skills are emphasized for this role?

Strong organization, time management, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment are emphasized.

Is regular attendance mandatory for this position?

Yes, regular and reliable attendance is required for the role.

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