Fall 2016 Intern/Co-Op (Heavy Civil - Transit) - Los Angeles, CA
Walsh is currently seeking an Intern and/or Co-Op for their METRO Crenshaw Light Rail Transit (LRT) design-build project located in the Inglewood area of Los Angeles, CA.
Walsh is a rapidly growing, highly diversified construction company, and we constantly seek builders and business people to join our industry-leading team. Walsh employees are "built to succeed" - competitive entrepreneurs with strong character who are energized by working on a team to meet challenges and are willing to take risks after careful planning.
There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:
Challenging, complex projects
Creative and innovative problem solving environment
Supportive, communicative managers who reward your success
Opportunities for growth, training, and development
Flexibility to build what you want, where you want
Responsibilities:
The intern position will learn about multiple career paths in our company, and will be trained to become a full-time employee after college graduation. Some duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Assisting project manager(s), project team members, or field supervision staff with project coordination in a variety of scopes of work including the potential for both field and project office duties
Estimating cost for change orders
Soliciting bidders and coordinate subcontractor activity
Scheduling of various contracts and materials
Document control
Coordination of subcontractors
Safety management
Participation in team meetings
Writing RFIs, submittals, and assisting in change orders
Seeking a degree in construction management, civil engineering or other related field of study
In order to be considered for a Co-Op position, you must be enrolled in a cooperative education program at the college/ university level and available for the entire 4-month rotation
Previous work experience is a plus
Flexibility to relocate per work term is preferred
Strong leadership skills
Excellent oral and written communication
Ability to prioritize work and meet project deadlines
Availability for fall 2016 semester of at least 25 hours a week, max of 40 hours available
Must be able to commute daily and consistently to report on-time at the jobsite located in Inglewood, Los Angeles, CA
The successful candidate(s) can be considered for additional internships/co-ops/or full-time entry level positions and career opportunities within The Walsh Group pending performance and other factors
The Walsh Group is a 118-year old company providing design, build, finance and operation services. The family-owned company is in its fourth generation of leadership, and is listed as the 11th largest contractor according to Engineering-News Record. The Walsh Group operates as Walsh Construction, Archer Western and Walsh Canada; having experience with a wide variety of building, civil, and transportation sectors including wastewater and water treatment plants, rapid transit, highway and bridges, education, warehouse/distribution, hospitality, sports and entertainment, correctional and office facilities. The Walsh Group has invested over $450 Million in capital equipment and regularly employs over 7,000 engineers and skilled tradesmen.