Operations Administration Intern at Kent in Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

• Assists in developing business development materials such as proposals, presentations, and client briefs while coordinating with technical, finance and project teams to ensure accurate and compelling content.
• Supports accounts payable/receivable processes, including invoice tracking, reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Conducts basic financial analysis, including trend analysis and cost-benefit evaluations for projects or operational initiatives.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather financial inputs and ensure accuracy in reporting and planning activities.
• Supports cost tracking and forecasting by updating project budgets, monitoring expenditures and analyzing variances against baseline plans.
• Helps prepare project controls reports and dashboards, including schedule performance, cost performance and key project metrics.
• Coordinates with project managers, engineering and finance teams to gather data and ensure alignment on project status and forecasts.
• Learns about Kent procedures and project execution methodologies through mentoring of Department Leaders and self-study as assigned.
• Participates in in-house and learning activities as directed by Mentor.
• Understands and follows safe work practices.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: 

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s level degree. 
• Overall GPA 3.0 or above.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employment visa sponsorship.

Communication:

• Oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• Computer skills and application of software programs.
• Ability to develop effective planning, project, and organizational skills.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.