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General Summary

Join our Midwest team for an internship where you will assist on aconstruction project with the management, field construction activities,estimating, and documentation of a project. At Granite we work hard, butwe also do fun activities along the way - some construction-relatedfield trips, summer gatherings, and a few Cubs games!

Essential Job Accountabilities

Communicate with Foremen and Superintendent to learn about fieldconstruction operations and to provide support.Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies,subcontractors, inspectors, the local community.Assist with the Project Environmental, Health, Safety requirements.Assist the Project Engineer with approving time cards in HeavyJob.Ensure all equipment and employees are accounted for on timecards.Assist with verifying quantities in FIS (Field Information Systems)and log quantities for cost and revenue tracking.Assist the Project Engineer with generating and distributing dailycost reports (trucking, labor, equipment) to the Project Manager,Foreman Superintendent.Assist with the completion of daily reports documenting both GraniteConstruction and Subcontractor activities.Place necessary material orders, survey requests, locates, etc.Maintain a to-do list and diary.Assist with the calculations of yields of materials used such asconcrete, aggregate base asphalt.Tour jobsite daily with the Project Manager or Engineer to verifyquantities claimed are correct and to stay current on overall jobprogress.Additional responsibilities as needed.Education

High School diploma required and a minimum of 2 (two) years ofeducation from an accredited institution of higher learning such asa college or universityField of Study

Civil Engineering or Construction ManagementWork Experience

Previous construction experience is a plusKnowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skillsProficiency with MS Office applicationsStrong organizational skillsAttention to detailSelf motivatedStrong interpersonal skillsAble to work in a team environmentProblem solvingPhysical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those thatmust be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, theemployee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequentlyis required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computerkeyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands andarms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 26 to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, andability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Benefits at a Glance:

In addition to building the next generation of builders, Granite investsin its interns by providing them access to a broad benefits package thatincludes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance,flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletalhealth, mental wellness, and more.

Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross,in luding our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paidby Granite for eligible interns.

We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access toGranite's 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite's 100%employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they deferinto their 401(k) plan.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continentalUnited States.

Base Hourly Wage Range :: $0.00 $0.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, andeducation among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the SP 400 Index andis the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of thenation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materialsproducers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/EqualOpportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans,Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For a