Administrative Assistant 1, (Construction Project Intern)

Job Description

• This position is primarily for educational or religious purposes and should be used for providing valuable educational experiences for the Intern. It is to give the Intern an opportunity to see how principles and practices learned in their educational institutions are applied in actual work setting. Under general supervision, The construction project Intern will be engaged on a six months fixed term non renewable contract and reports to the Construction Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Construction Project Planning and Scopes
• Assist in Preparing project management plans for each construction project you are assigned to.
• Assist in Preparing projects schedule and develops milestones necessary to successfully complete the project in concert with the project Contractors.
• Assist in Monitoring Project Costs and Budgets:
• May assist in the preparing project cost estimates
• Assist in Preparing project budgets and unit cost reports.
• Participates in monthly job cost reviews to declare project status.
• Assist in Organizing and conducting pre-award and pre-construction meetings
• Assist in developing and monitoring project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
• Assist in Evaluating project schedules as necessary to meet milestones.
• Assist in preparing and organizing all project documents e.g. BOQs and Construction drawings.
• Assist in managing assigned projects
• Must be worthy of a Temple Recommend

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Civil engineering, construction management or Architecture,
• Has basic knowledge of commercial construction processes and construction laws and practices, which includes understanding building codes, design plans, construction drawings, and specifications for a given project.
• Ability to use Software programs like Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD etc
• Good knowledge of project estimating concepts to the level required to verify bids, to understand market rates, and to understand how to process change orders, etc.
• Ability to use contractual language and concepts and how to negotiate to protect the Church's interests while providing quality service to department customers.
• Demonstrates the ability to professionally present self through in-person interactions and verbal and written communications.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively work independently and as a team member to achieve organizational and customer goals.
• Progress towards Certification in Civil Engineering or Architecture will be an added advantage.