Construction Operation Intern – Germany

Conti Federal Services is a leading global construction and engineering company that has delivered some of the most demanding projects for the U.S. federal government. With roots dating back 115 years, Conti Federal specializes in disaster preparedness and recovery, classified and secure construction, critical infrastructure, and environmental remediation. We offer world-class service to our clients while remaining committed to our core values of safety, integrity, and compliance.

With offices located worldwide, the Conti Federal team prides itself on its diversity and inclusion and promotes an entrepreneurial and energetic atmosphere. We are looking for a candidate with a can-do attitude who wants to join our growing team, which is filled with boundless professional opportunities and career progression. We are committed to individual career development by offering a challenging yet learning-oriented culture that seeks to retain and promote from within the organization.

If you are looking to join a fast-paced and dynamic company, we want to hear from you!

To learn more about Conti Federal, please visit http://www.contifederal.com/

Internship Program

We are looking for Spring and Summer Interns.

During your internship, you will collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to build upon the skills you are learning through your education.

• Competitively paid internship.
• Housing, Meals, and Local Transportation may be provided in accordance with your offer letter.
• Flexible hours – full time & part time positions available
• Academic credits are provided for the University mandatory internship.

General Position Description

The Construction Operations Intern works with the Project Delivery Team and Operations Support Team to efficiently and effectively track project progress through a variety of metrics such as client submittals, physical work in place, client billings, and overall schedule performance. They will learn the various project documentation process necessary for a standard construction ERP system as the processes for various Client Systems of record. They will also develop an understanding of the client submittal process and how that drives into timely project completion and how a construction management is measured on both the client and contractor sides of any job.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Quality personnel and the project using the Quality Management System.
• Manages/reviews all foremen's reports daily to ensure all information is properly recorded before any income, cost, or inventory entry.
• Monitors material yields and modifies operations to minimize waste.
• Assists the buyout process, writes the requisition, and communicates all required information to the Project Team.
• Assists the preparation of the 12-month cash flow schedule.
• Reviews and understands the extra work billing format. Updates all budgets to incorporate owner change orders.
• Actively participates in the development of the Four Week Look Ahead schedules with the Superintendents using basic logic to incorporate resources, submittals, approvals, lead times, restraints, and milestones.
• Assists the Project Management team in processing and tracking paperwork including submittals, RFIs, invoices, application for payment, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and labor cost reports.
• Ensures all documentation is clear, concise, and accurate so all departments and employees can reliably use this information.
• Works with the Safety team to ensure Federal, State, and Local, safety and health regulations, and all aspects of the Safety and Health Plans and Programs.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering or Architecture degree program at a German university that requires a mandatory internship as part of the curriculum. Official proof issued, signed, and stamped by the university is required.

• Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a well-rounded business perspective.

• Strong organizational skills and effective time management.

• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, P6 Primavera, HCSS, JD Edwards, and Expedition software.

• Working knowledge of estimating, engineering, cost tracking systems, and site surveying.

Work Location:

• Mainz-Kastel (Wiesbaden),Germany.
• Baumholder, Germany.

Conti Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.