Construction Project Management Intern

Hello, we’re Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow.

This internship may be appealing to someone interested in learning more about Construction or Project Management or making a career shift into either of these fields. Metro encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds in order to foster a community of diversity, unique life experiences and points of view.
 
The Construction Project Management Office (CPMO) is looking for a Intern who wants to gain real world project management experience working on public improvement projects at a regional visitor venue.  
 
Work hours are flexible. The position is scheduled for half-time over a 12-month period. As an Intern you will set your hours and may elect to concentrate hours or have stretches without work. The internship experience is intended to be professional development and training. This position is designed to complement schooling/training and/or other work experience.
 
As the CPMO Intern you will

• Collaborate with project managers by providing support to their everyday roles
• Participate in the review, planning, and scheduling of projects in the design phase
• Work along side project managers during active construction administration
• Learn to balance the needs of various internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate project scope, schedule and budget for projects in design and active construction
• Gain a deep understanding of public improvement projects, and working at Metro
• Participate in trainings, workshops or presentations regarding project management best practices
• Learn how Metro can impact equity in workforce and business development through its capital project management process

Attributes for success

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to learn and use a variety of computer programs for both day-to-day tasks and presentations
• Enjoys working with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders
• Self-learner who enjoys problem solving and collaboration in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
• Ability to follow safe-work practices, safely navigate an active construction site and operational back-of-house areas
• Thrives working in a position that has a variety of day-to-day tasks
• Passionate about understanding complex systems and is pursuing a career in project management

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION                                              
At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro’s goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.  
 
Learn more about Metro’s Diversity Action Plan
 
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED AND
• Any combination of education, professional, volunteer and lived experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities.

Working Conditions
This role is split evenly between telework and on-site work at either the Metro Regional Center or Oregon Convention Center.  
 
Work at the Oregon Convention Center may involve entering active construction sites, walking for longer distances or standing for extended periods of time.  Metro will provide personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
 
If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply
If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.
 
Hybrid Telework 
At this time, this position is designated as “hybrid telework”.  Roughly half the time will be split between telework and time coming into the office spaces at either the Metro Regional Center or Oregon Convention Center. The manager will work with you to identify a schedule that balances the operational needs of the department and your needs. Employees must reside in Oregon or Washington to work at Metro
 
Like to have qualifications
You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider them when identifying the most qualified candidates. Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience, including the military, or life experience that are relevant for this position.
 

• Preferred experience with Microsoft Office Suite

SCREENING AND EVALUATION
 The application packet: The application packet consists of the following required documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.
 

• A completed online application
• A cover letter AND responses to supplemental questions

The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.
 

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
• Consideration of top candidates/interviews
• Testing/assessments (if applicable)
• Reference check
• Background, driving records check for finalist candidate (if applicable)

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND REPRESENTATION
The full salary range for this position is step # 1, $20.20 per hour to step # 3, $24.00 per hour. However, unless a candidate’s qualifications justify, based on the Oregon Pay Equity Act requirements and Metro’s internal equity review process, the appointment will likely be made between Step # 1, $20.20 per hour to the equity range Step # 2, $22.00 per hour.
 
This position is eligible for overtime and is non-represented It is classified as an Intern.
 
Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions. View the classification description.