Construction Management Intern

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About the Position

The Construction Management Intern is a summer internship opportunity to work for the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and its various Divisions, including Roadway Maintenance, Engineering, Construction and Materials, Transportation Systems Management & Operations, and Strategic Communications and Outreach. The intern will rotate through the various subject matters and report to a variety of locations throughout Maricopa County and on the MCDOT Durango campus. At the conclusion, the intern will have gained experience and understanding of the opportunities available in a jurisdictional department of transportation.

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then join our team and help us build connections.

Proud To Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Paid sick time
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

This position requires the candidate to be currently enrolled in a sophomore or upper-level undergraduate or graduate program in Construction or a related field. Prior classroom training in Construction Safety is also required.

We Also Value

Possession of an OSHA 30 Card is preferred.

Job Contributions

• Work with field supervision in the Construction and Materials Division, providing support on current, active Transportation Improvement Projects
• Assist with conducting project close-out inspections and documenting information
• Assist with confirming and documenting daily materials and construction progress quantification
• Observe and conduct field inspections related to pavement preservation, including timing, materials, and applications
• Review job order contracts and plans
• Assist with writing work assignments for job order contracting
• Review and verify traffic control plans
• Complete micro-learning sessions with all department divisions, including those that provide support functions for projects, during a one-week rotation

Working Conditions

Work occurs in either a field or office environment. While performing the duties & responsibilities of this position, the employee may be exposed to loud noises, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. This position is subject to atmospheric conditions, for example, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

You may be required to exert up to 20-25 pounds occasionally, up to 10-25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

• Microsoft 365
• Onbase

Protective Equipment Required

• Boots
• Gloves
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses as needed for specific projects

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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