Field Operations Intern

Description

At The Berg Group, the Field Operations Intern will act as a support to our project teams for the summer. The intern will work onsite onsite our Chaska, MN project and work directly with and have the opportunity to learn from our experienced Superintendents and Field Operations Team. The Field Operations Intern should be pursuing a degree in Construction Management, or a similar field as well as have a passion for learning the subcontractor industry.

Essential Functions

• Develop an understanding of the responsibilities of field operations within the construction industry and specifically within a specialty subcontractor
• Gain exposure to construction methods and terminology both in the field and in the office
• Participate in the team approach to preconstruction meetings with Foreman and Project Teams
• Interact and understand the relationships between various parties of a construction contract including owners, architects, project managers, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Develop an understanding of the responsibilities of a Superintendent and the scopes of work on jobsites
• Achieve proficiency in understanding and interpreting plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, and other construction documents and schedule
• Demonstrate the ability to read, assemble and prepare detailed technical documents common to the construction industry
  
  Position Breakdown
   
• Project Management: 20%
• Individual project work/problem solving: 20%
• Field: 40%
• Safety: 20%

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years education from an accredited college, or university
• OSHA 30 Certified
• Boom Lift Certified
• Scissor Lift Certified
• Has worked at least 1 summer within the construction industry
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in computer word processing, spreadsheet, and other job-relevant software
• Possess excellent problem solving and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and provide leadership for project coordination

The Berg Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.