United Infrastructure Group continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the southeast with a 100+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization. Internships are a great first step to build a long-term career because of the diverse exposure our program offers each participant. As an intern at United Infrastructure Group, you’ll build real world experience into your education and create a steppingstone for future opportunities. Come work side by side with the industry’s best, gain hands-on experience, and expand your construction knowledge. Outside of construction basics, our team will customize a program that addresses your strengths and helps springboard your career. Current Opportunities: + Finance + Civil Engineering + Human Resources + Construction Management + Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Responsibilities: A few examples of the duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: + Assisting project manager or field supervision staff with project coordination + Writing RFIs, submittals, and assisting in change orders + Soliciting bidders and coordinate subcontractor activity + Scheduling of various contracts and materials + Document control + Safety management + Quantity take-offs + Participation in team meetings Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + + Students must be enrolled in a college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or Human Resources. + Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in various software used such as Excel, Primavera, and SAP. + Familiarity or a previous internship with construction industry practices is preferred. + Must be able to understand and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees. Physical Demands: The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Construction Intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. + + Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. + Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb. + Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally. + Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner. + Exposure to dust, dirt grease and noise. + Work can be performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways. + Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions. + Must be able to work a flexible schedule, based on project need(s) and demand(s). Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Construction Intern encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. + + Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. + Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project. + Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery. + Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready-mix concrete. Intern Benefits Include: + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Employee Resource Groups + Access to training and development programs + Appreciation events, networking opportunities and company merchandise Please contact us at http://uig.net/main/careers or call 803-581-6000. UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER