Project Manager INTERNSHIP (Knight Const. &… at Knight… · Deer Park

Project Manager INTERNSHIP (Knight Const. & Supply)

Location: Deer Park, Washington

Growing continually since 1968, Knight Const. & Supply, Inc. (KCS) is a General Contractor (WA license #KNIGHCS2810N) focused on large heavy construction projects and industrial plant facility maintenance.

As a family-owned company and former U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Civil Works Contractor of the Year Award winner, we enjoy close ties with Eastern Washington/Idaho communities around our Deer Park, WA headquarters. For over 50 years, we have been lauded by public agencies, commercial clients, and federal officials for our work in building and updating hydraulic steel and concrete properties as well as their associated actuators. These projects control the water flow, fish passage, and barge traffic via dams on systems including the Columbia and Snake Rivers as well as other waterways in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and the Dakotas.

With an uninterrupted reputation for quality, stable work environment, and long-term employees while providing training and opportunities as the company has grown, KCS seeks additional motivated people to carry on this tradition of excellence in the field and close-knit support within the community. KCS maintains office, manufacturing, and fabrication facilities onsite featuring millwrights, electricians, heavy equipment and crane operators, as well as general laborers and administrative personnel. We want you to become a part of our team tackling some of the toughest hydroelectric and heavy industrial projects while enjoying the less hectic atmosphere of the region to enjoy family and friends in one of the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of the U.S.

PROJECT MANAGER INTERN

Gain valuable experience in a role that is responsible for successful identification and resolution of field, contract, and construction conflicts. The Project Manager (PM) oversees construction projects and associated documentation through the completion of the project. The PM works alongside the development team to shepherd the project from the proposal stage and estimating process while meeting the client needs and company requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These duties are those typically performed in this position. Employee may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties.

• Compose and implement project specific work plan
• Prepare required documentation such as submittals, bid packages, contracts, invoices, change orders, billing forecasts and other administrative requirements
• Communicate deviations from original job bid to actual job site conditions to client, subcontractors, and secure additional work authorization prior to starting changes
• Review the work performed by the subcontractors to ensure compliance with the contract documents and review and approve change orders submitted by subcontractors
• Establish and track budgets
• Create, track and coordinate project schedule
• Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers
• Create and track billings
• Work with Foreman to schedule tasks, determine best construction methods and control labor, equipment, and material usage; Conduct on site meetings
• Oversee quality control
• Attend completion inspections utilizing contractor punch list
• Attend final acceptance inspections as scheduled by governmental entities
• Compile and submit O&M’s as-builts, and as constructed drawings
• Work within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties.

• 3rd or 4th Year Student working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering
• Strong knowledge or desire to learn/work in heavy civil construction materials, processes and equipment, including future employment with Knight
• Motivated, hardworking, problem solver, attention to detail and well organized
• Computer skills such as MS Office, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD (BLUEBEAM, Sage 300-Timberline, and Primavera P6 scheduling software a plus)

JOB AND COMPANY BENEFITS

• Top of market hourly rate DOE+
• 401(k) with Employer match
• Paid sick leave
• Stable, family owned and operated business that focuses on the value of our employees

Knight Const. & Supply, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 509.276.2229 or accommodations@knightconst.com.