Project Management Intern - Heavy Construction at NorthWest Cascade in Puyallup, Washington

Job Description:

Project Management Intern—Heavy Construction

• Hourly Pay: $20-$25/ hour DOE
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Paid Weekly
• Office environment: Work environment is small-office & relaxed dress code

Northwest Cascade's is the experienced leader in civil construction, accountable for innovative solutions and customer satisfaction.

Northwest Cascade's services include: dirt work; underground utilities; roadway construction; residential plat development; and commercial and industrial site development packages. Additionally, Northwest Cascade provides mass excavation, and de-watering.

Day in the Life

Northwest Cascade has an immediate need for a Project Management Intern to join its team. The primary responsibility of the intern will be to assist Project Managers in the performance of their duties. The Project Manager will also have the opportunity to:

• Plan, organize and orchestrate construction projects in an efficient manner.
• Perform project take-offs
• Prepare project submittals
• Accurate estimating of public and private work projects
• Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information and pricing
• Ensure proper scheduling and coordination of resources
• Efficient coordination and interface of subcontractor field activities on assigned projects, including job scheduling activities
• Review project specifications and ensure contractor and sub-contractor compliance
• Interface with customers to ensure that their needs and definitions of quality are met
• Evaluate proposals and contracts to determine client needs and compliance with company standards
• Foster, promote and ensure good standing relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers
• Responsible for job profitability, project start-up, budget tracking and schedule development updates and adherence
• Ensure that all paperwork, i.e., submittals, billings, payments to subcontractors, government reporting, are completed and submitted in a timely manner
• Assist in estimating new projects
• Know and maintain safety standards as established and required by the State of Washington and company policy

Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Student in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Outstanding work ethic and desire to learn.
• General understanding of our the heavy construction industry including a variety of pre-construction work, such as planning, design and constructability review, value engineering, and scheduling.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Programs.

We Offer:

Northwest Cascade is committed to the growth and development of our employees' offering on the job training, advancement opportunities and a unique life-long learning program that provides tuition reimbursement for almost any class.

Northwest Cascade reinvests a percentage of its net profits into employees through annual performance bonuses and provides shareholder opportunities to management.

For full time permanent employee Northwest Cascade offers an exceptional benefits package; includes employer-paid medical, vision and dental for you and your family will be covered at a discounted rate, plus paid time-off and generous 401k with company match.

Conquering tough jobs with diversity and inclusion

At Northwest Cascade, home of Honey Bucket, opportunities are equal for all people (race, gender, age, religion, and identity) through hard work and achievement. Our sense of pride, passion, and belonging unites us in our commitment to doing tough jobs for our customers. We have learned through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a strong and innovative workforce that delivers outstanding results.

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