Student Internship - Construction Administration & Management

Olsson

Feb 19, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Construction & Surveying
Kansas City

Requirements

You are passionate about:
Working collaboratively with others to achieve a common goal
Having ownership in the work you do
Using your talents to positively affect communities
You bring to the team:
Strong communication skills
Ability to contribute and work well on a team
Pursuing a degree in construction management, civil engineering, construction engineering, surveying, or a related field
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work in varied weather and terrain conditions
Valid driver's license with a good driving history
Ability to work overtime hours during the summer as needed based on project workload
An interest in working on public infrastructure and heavy highway projects
The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Responsibilities

You will assist with a variety of duties related to construction management, construction administration, observation, and inspection for civil infrastructure projects that could include public utility, heavy highway, municipal streets, airports, water treatment, and wastewater recovery based on workload. Working alongside our experienced staff, you will inspect and perform tests to ensure that the work being performed on project sites is in conformance with the project requirements. You will learn to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and codes while also learning to identify and avoid potential safety hazards in and around project sites. You will develop your skills in project documentation, client and stakeholder communication, and contractor management. You will work in all types of terrain and weather conditions, and on projects in various stages of construction and work may also require overnight travel.

Olsson

We engineer solutions that improve communities.

Engineering & Construction

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1956

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are Olsson, a nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering and design firm with a rich history of success. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we're here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it. Our most important asset is our people, and we are dedicated to an environment where we continue to learn, grow, and thrive. This entrepreneurial spirit has made us successful and will keep us successful. The result? Inspired people. Amazing designs. And projects with a purpose. A win-win for all.