Project Specialist Intern

Location: Rapid City, SD

• Performs engineering tasks under close supervision; encouraged to solve engineering problems using experience, judgment and education but expected to ask for assistant when needed. 
• Prepare detailed project schedules, including identification of major milestones, for overseeing, controlling, communicating and managing all activities required to complete projects.
• Support the inspection processes and commissioning as required by the Project Manager.
• Assist with the development of work plan, schedules, and logistics, and organize deliveries based on overall project parameters, project schedule and scope, and customer goals.
• Write and prepare technical engineering reports, plans and specifications for projects
• Provide timely and formal written communication throughout projects and disseminate all critical information to executive leadership, contract officers, and staff.
• Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Research/Review code and permitting requirements for project sites as directed.
• Assist with the coordination of project meetings and reviews.
• Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for project.
• Assist in establishing costs and producing professional, accurate quotations that protect the profit margin.
• Manages project hours to budgeted hours to ensure project profitability. Manage project hours to ensure profitability.
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long- term goals.
• Coordinate and schedule project activities through communication, outreach, and activity tracking of participants
• Assist with setup of online training software, preparation, distribution and facilitation on-line training and workshops
• ​​Record meetings/webinars/training minutes and distributing the recorded materials.
• Coordinates processes for tracking contact with and participation of the individuals we serve.
• Participate in networking and community events with potential small businesses and partners, to increase program visibility.
• Create marketing materials to describe project results and promote future contract events and activities, including social media posts, newsletters, flyers, and presentations.
• Prepare information and respond to inquiries from a variety of stakeholders, including internal staff, partners, the media and the public

• Currently pursuing Bachelors or Masters Degree in Construction Management, Civil / Mechanical / Structural / Industrial / Electrical Engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid mathematical aptitude and effective project management skills
• Strong technical and social skills
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, plans and other similar material
• Collaboration-The ability to work with individuals who come from diverse backgrounds
• Autonomous-An independent individual who is self-motivating and needs little supervision
• Detail/Accuracy Oriented-All procedures and policies must be understood and followed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong computer skills
• Occasional/temporary/overnight travel may be required to provide additional project assistance on site. Travel will be covered by the company