Intern

Here at Batson-Cook, the first thing we build is the relationship. We specialize in general construction in all the top commercial markets including healthcare, commercial, wood frame and more. We’re looking for talented individuals to help us foster relationships with our clients while building projects that stand tall for generations. With competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, there is no better time to join us.

We are currently seeking Interns and Co-ops in Savannah, GA to join our family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions on this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.


• Field work includes, but is not limited to: daily take-offs, tracking quantities, day-to-day communication with inspectors and owners, operating total station, layout, punchlist, overseeing the project functions with the Superintendent


• Office work includes, but is not limited to: site visits, take-offs from plans, submittals, change orders, RFIs (reuest for information), attending pre-bid meetings and bid openings.


• Safety work includes, but is not limited to: site visits, OSHA reporting, field reporting.

The Internship program has five major objectives:

1. To create a remarkable learning and professional experience for interns so that they will think enthusiastically about construction and what they have learned about the commercial construction industry.


2. To ensure that interns experience the benefits of working for a 21st century construction company.


3. To provide interns with a practical, hands-on learning experience where they will be directly involved in the work.


4. To create a pipeline for the best of the best employees to join Batson-Cook Company upon graduation from college.


5. To keep Batson-Cook supervisors in touch with the new generation of workers and provide a superior group of candidates to preview.

Qualifications:

• Freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are pursuing degrees in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering Technology, and Occupational Health, Safety, & Environment.


• Ability to read, analyze and interpret business documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.


• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.


• May be required to use a personal computer and be familiar with Windows based applications such as Word, Excel, scheduling and job costing software.


• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.


• Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record.


• Must be knowledgeable about and follow the company’s safety policies and procedures.