Intern - Assistant Project Manager (South Dakota Mines Career Fair)

About Us

Brink Constructors, Inc. is an electrical contractor with over 75 years of experience in high-voltage transmission line and substation erection. With a long and industrious history, our experienced team continues to help power the nation now and into the future.

At Brink, our success stems from the skilled personnel that we employ and the philosophy we instill to follow and uphold our core fundamental ideals including Safety First. Becoming a member of the Brink team is more than “just a job” or satisfactory employment-at Brink, we build careers, and we invest in the future of our people. Bring your skills to light and power your future with our team.

About this Role

Brink Constructors, Inc. - The Assistant Project Manager - Intern will assist/support the Project Manager (PM) on project tasks as assigned, follow-up on deliverables, and review with the PM.

Work assignments may include supporting multiple projects concurrently. While not otherwise involved in project-specific work, the APM I will support other project and proposal efforts, or may work with, or do rotations with the various operational support groups.

TRAVEL REQUIRED up to 75% throughout the Midwest. Based out of our Rapid City, SD corporate location.

What You'll Do

• Assists PM in the development of the initial project schedule in conjunction with engineering, estimating, project controls, procurement, and construction management personnel
• Participates in value engineering and constructability reviews
• Works with procurement to develop subcontractor and vendor scopes of work and schedules exhibits to the contracts for review by PM before processing
• Works with the Health and Safety Manager on all safety-related issues, including but not limited to, development and implementation of the project-specific safety plan, reporting of incidents, and supporting the investigation of incidents
• Assists the PM with project schedule and helps prepare monthly project review reports for the project management team and Senior Management
• Provides feedback to improve Quality of all technical, commercial, and administrative deliverables for projects
• Assists in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages
• Monitor’s progress of overall design, procurement, and construction of the project
• Facilitates Project Close-Out and Warranty administration
• Performs post-construction cost review and reporting and participates in lessons learned
• Performs any other duties assigned by the PM, including acting as PM when PM is unavailable (when deemed qualified by PM/Operations Director)
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures
• Field document control
• Creates daily reports
• Takes progress photographs

What You'll Bring

Required

• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel) are required
• Valid Driver’s License
• Drug Free Workplace - must take and pass pre-employment drug test
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for this position. Individuals with temporary visas (including, but not limited to E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN) or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Preferred

• Construction experience is preferred (to include field work and/or internships)
• Familiarity with estimating, scheduling, and project management software and processes is preferred
• Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Understanding of the project design process for projects

What You'll Get

This is a temporary non-exempt hourly position. The pay rate is $20/hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.