Internship at J.A. Watts Incorporated in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

J. A. Watts, Inc. (JWI) is a woman-owned professional services firm that believes in treating its clients and employees like family at every level of our company. Our family culture is what we're known for, and we work to stay true to who we are. That's how we manage our projects and how we recruit THE Best People in our industry. Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do we, which makes us stronger together.

Our paid summer internship program provides a real, hands-on experience of working at J.A. Watts. You will have the opportunity to gain experience on projects, learn from peers, and receive ongoing professional development and contribute to the Aviation, Engineering, and/or Construction industry. Our program provides a challenging, real-world experience by assisting on all aspects of the assigned projects(s), including but not limited to design, planning, inspection, meeting setup, construction, and working with clients. Each intern is paired with a mentor, who will provide training, answer questions, and be a resource throughout the entire internship.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of company policy
• Contribute to and collaborate with team members on assigned project deliverables, designs, and additional project tasks
• Assist with project documents, plans, and proposals
• Support team members at project sites as needed
• Provide feedback on process and system improvement
• Ask questions and learn as much as possible during intern assignments
• Perform other duties as required/directed

Program Benefits

• Make an impact on actual business projects
• Get training and career coaching from mentor and teammates
• Tour project site(s)
• Shadow current full-time employees
• Appreciation event
• Internship presentation to staff
• Professional development

• Enrolled in an accredited bachelor's program studying construction management, architecture, engineering, or other related fields
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, work and communicate effectively in a team environment and meet deadlines
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Experience with project management software, AutoCAD, or MicroStation is preferred
• Previous internship experience is preferred
• Role may require current driver's license and ability to drive to project sites
• Role may require a successful background check for airport badging purposes
• Role may require travel to project sites and other office locations (Lisle, Chicago, Rosemont)

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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