The Intern performs a variety of tasks in an assigned department or business unit, including field operations, surveying, estimating, project management, plant and lab operations, equipment and dispatch, project accounting, human resources, or safety.
Essential Functions
Performs Job site functions
Reviews field reporting for reasonableness and accuracy as compared to estimates and submitted documentation
Participates in construction meetings
Researches and codes tickets and invoices
Assists with cost and variance reports
Prepares job documents
Meets deadlines
Communicates with internal/external customers
Answers inquiries via phone, email or in-person
Develops effective relationships with employees, peers and managers
Provides highest levels of quality and service
Demonstrates high levels of integrity and credibility through effective communication
Promotes and maintains personal safety
Exhibits safe work behaviors
Wears all prescribed PPE
Education Qualifications
High School or Equivalent is required
Experience Qualifications
Currently enrolled in BS/BA program related to the construction industry
Skills and Abilities
Accountability
Communication
Decision Making/Decision Quality
Ethics/Integrity
Instills/Trust
Results Driven
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Drivers License is required
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Indoor conditions that include standard office equipment such as computers, photocopier, phone, filing cabinets, fax machines, cubicles
Outdoor conditions at highway construction job sites, which includes exposure to inclement weather, moving traffic, noise, fumes, mechanical and heavy equipment
Sits in motor vehicle and drives regularly
Possesses stamina to walk around job sites up to 8 hours per day
May lift up to 25lbs
May need to stoop, bend, carry materials
About Milestone Contractors
Milestone Contractors is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. Milestone Contractors is a fully integrated heavy construction company specializing in highway, bridge, asphalt and concrete paving and site development. Over its 30-year history, Milestone has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality, people and innovation. Milestone Contractors is a part of The Heritage Group's family of companies. Learn more at https://www.milestonelp.com/
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
