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Project Controls Intern - Kiewit Power Delivery

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Kiewit

30d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Lenexa

AI generated summary

  • You should be pursuing a relevant Bachelor’s degree, understand basic financial terms, have project controls software experience, and possess strong communication, organization, and safety skills.
  • You will assist in cost control, analyze construction costs, ensure compliance, administer contracts, and support project office setup.

Requirements

  • • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field
  • • Basic understanding of financial terms and calculations (Gain, Loss, Forecast, etc.)
  • • Basic understanding of standard cost control methods utilized in the execution of various types of project (EPC, Joint Venture, Lump Sum, etc)
  • • Experience with some project controls software such as Excel and Primavera is preferred
  • • 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

  • Assist the team with the cost control system.
  • Help analyze construction costs including production of cost reports and labor reports as required.
  • Help drive compliance programs including: employment compliance, environmental regulations, transportation regulations and accounting policies.
  • Maintain compliance with federal and state sales/use taxes, payroll and property taxes.
  • Help administer contracts including documentation to support subcontracts, material contracts and owner progress estimates.
  • Involvement in the project office setup.

FAQs

What will be the primary responsibilities of a Project Controls Intern at Kiewit Power Delivery?

The primary responsibilities include assisting with the cost control system, analyzing construction costs, driving compliance programs, maintaining compliance with taxes, administering contracts, and being involved in the project office setup.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, and should have a basic understanding of financial terms and standard cost control methods.

Is prior experience with project controls software necessary?

While prior experience with project controls software such as Excel and Primavera is preferred, it is not explicitly required.

Where is the location of this internship?

The internship is based in the Lenexa, Kansas office.

What skills are essential for success in this role?

Essential skills include strong work ethic, attention to detail, organizational and time management skills, as well as strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Is this internship paid?

The job description does not specify, but since it is a full-time temporary position, it is likely to be a paid internship.

Are there opportunities for growth or advancement after the internship?

Kiewit offers diverse career opportunities and mentorship, which may provide pathways for growth or advancement after completing the internship.

What is the expected workload or schedule for this internship?

The internship will require working during normal operating hours and may involve overtime and weekends as required to meet deadlines and project needs.

Are there safety expectations for the role?

Yes, a passion for safety is important, and the intern will be expected to help ensure that nobody gets hurt on the job.

What type of internship program is this?

This is a full-time temporary internship within the Project Controls department of Kiewit Power Delivery.

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