Careers At Higley Construction

CO-OP 1 | Beyond Bricks and Mortar: The intern will work with corporate managers, project managers, or field superintendents on a variety of construction tasks to understand one or more of the practical aspects of converting an idea into a finished construction project. The Beyond Bricks and Mortar internship gives the intern an overall introduction to Higley & construction. Responsibilities may include the following:

• Preconstruction (Office): Reading drawings, performing quantity takeoff, compiling estimates & proposals, building budgets, attending design team meetings, performing scope reviews, and other pre-construction services. 
• Project Controls (Office/Field): Schedule Development & site visits/schedule updates.
• Customer Service Group (Office/Field): Overview of Yard office & Shadow CSG projects.
• Safety (Office/Field): Perform Jobsite Safety audits, attend safety training and seminars, & other safety services.
• Business Development (Office): Marketing, CRM software, & RFPs
• Jobsite (Field): Reading blueprints, and RFI’s, coordinating submittals, maintaining job logs, attending Owner-Architect-Contractor meetings, participating in site and safety inspections, conducting inventories, & troubleshooting.

CO-OP 2 | Higley Field: The intern will be a supporting member of the team, working directly with a project Engineer, project manager, or field superintendent on a specific project.

• Communicate with other professional and specialty consultants including architects and engineers.
• Study through observing an assigned construction site to better understand various design and construction techniques, and interaction with the public, clients, regulatory agencies, and trade contractors.

CO-OP 3 | Leadership and the Field: The intern will be given daily responsibilities to complete on their own, simulating a full-time Project Engineer position and developing leadership skills throughout the project.

• Communicate with other professional and specialty consultants including architects and engineers.
• Study through observing an assigned construction site to better understand various design and construction techniques, and interaction with the public, clients, regulatory agencies, and trade contractors.
• Coordinate with the project manager or superintendent to ensure the day-to-day responsibilities are complete.

INTERNSHIP ADVANTAGES: There are several advantages to participating in our internship program. You will:

• Obtain valuable work experience in the commercial construction field that will increase your confidence as a future construction professional
• Enhance your future marketability when seeking a permanent position in the industry
• Obtain a competitive salary while working between academic sessions
• Gain a better understanding of our firm which will help you evaluate your fit as a potential permanent employee
• Finally, if you have a successful internship with us, you will receive priority consideration from us in terms of receiving permanent employment offers

ADDITIONAL EXPOSURES:

• Communicate with other professional and specialty consultants including architects and engineers
• Study through visits to several construction sites to better understand various design and construction techniques Interaction with the public, clients, regulatory agencies, and trade contractors

Apply here!