International Construction Intern

B.L. Harbert International is looking for an Intern to work with our International Group in various locations overseas. Preference will be given to those with a keen interest in a post-graduate career in international construction. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Office Engineer with procurement and expediting
• Participate in team coordination and safety meetings
• Help analyze field progress and identify potential issues
• Work with Civil (Concrete or Sitework), Architecture or Mechanical teams
  • All work is self-performed
• Material control and inventory management w/ finish crews
• Layout and construction of site elements
  • Walls (poured concrete & metal fences)
  • Paving
  • Stormwater management basins
  • Landscape installation
• Interior finishes
• QC punch list and inspections
• Additional duties as assigned 

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the U.S. Government
• Ability to relocate to the international project site for the duration of the internship
• Currently pursuing Undergraduate/Graduate degree in construction related field
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on a team as well as individually
• Time management skills
• Ability to read drawings

Physical Demands:

To perform the duties of this job, the employee must: 

• Have the ability to repetitively use hands to grasp, reach above and below with arms, and work overhead
• Have the ability to stand, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, climb, bend, balance and twist for extended periods
• Have the ability to frequently lift and/or push or pull up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or push or pull up to 75 pounds
• Possess the manual dexterity to utilize and operate construction tools and/or construction equipment and machinery
• Possess physical agility and mobility, to include safely maneuvering throughout the job site

Work Environment:

To perform the duties of this job, the employee

• Must be able to work 60-hours/week, six days/week, 10 hours/day
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Will have occasional exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites including frequent loud noises
• Must be comfortable with regular work near moving mechanical parts and outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt

*Opportunities available at various locations overseas*