Kansas City Construction Inspection Intern at HDR in Kansas City, MO

Summary: HDR is a company that values employee ownership and fosters a collaborative culture. As a Kansas City Construction Inspection Intern, you will assist inspectors in monitoring and documenting construction activities for various civil infrastructure projects, ensuring quality and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities:
- Assist an Inspector conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses for projects related to civil infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, water/wastewater facilities, pump stations or pipelines
- Monitor, record and inspect progress on construction projects
- Assist an Inspector coordinate field materials sampling and testing, including concrete slump and air testing, casting concrete test cylinders, and performing in-place soil compaction testing
- Receive general supervision from the Senior Inspector who reviews work while in progress
- Assist an Inspector perform measurements and calculations necessary to determine quantity of work performed and materials required
- Check layout and dimensions of work by utilizing basic tape measures, rules and other instruments
- Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
- Compose reports with a daily log of construction activities, field inspections, tests performed, personnel assigned, equipment used, weather conditions, and other information pertinent to the progress of the work
- Enter and record information regarding construction projects into computer programs
- Perform other duties as required

Required Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program
- Attention to detail
- Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Basic Microsoft Office skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Currently enrolled in a Technical School or pursuing a related Associate's program
- Preference given to local candidates
- Some demonstrated experience in construction inspection
- Ability to interpret construction schedules
- OSHA 10 Hr Certification
- Strong people skills, ability to interact positively with the project team
- The ability to exercise deductive reasoning and independently resolve problems
- Department of Transportation technician testing certifications
- Ability to communicate proficiently through verbal and written correspondence
- Ability to navigate through outdoor construction sites by walking, navigating slopes, hills and other rough terrain or obstacles to facilitate completion of assigned tasks in all seasons and environmental conditions
- Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, and navigate structures of varying heights
- Ability to lift and carry equipment necessary for performance of inspections and testing
- Skills to perform basic mathematical calculations in geometry and algebra
- Ability to work overtime, including nights and weekends
- Ability to travel to remote work sites outside of the KC Metro area

Required Skills: Construction Inspection, Concrete Slump Testing, Concrete Air Testing, Casting Concrete Test Cylinders, Soil Compaction Testing, Reading Construction Drawings, Interpreting Construction Specifications, Construction Quantity Measurement, Construction Report Writing, Microsoft Office, OSHA 10 Hr Certification, Department of Transportation Technician Testing Certifications, Basic Mathematics - Geometry and Algebra