Internship - Project / Construction Management Assistant
City of Delray Beach
Intern Job Description
Position Title: Project / Construction Management Assistant Intern
Department: Public Works
Supervisor/Mentor: Public Works Director or designee
Hours: Unpaid position. Hours dependent on course requirements
Summary of Position:
The intern will assist with all aspects of the Public Works Department, focusing on business management development.
Essential job functions:
- Observe construction project for conformance to plans and specifications
- Read construction plans and specifications
- Prepare daily reports, including daily progress reports
- Maintain files and records pertaining to project
- Provide customer service to the public
- Assist with public outreach
Knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics
- Strong organizational, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office 2010 and Internet
Learning Goals
- Learn the varied duties and job functions of the PW/Program & Project Management Division and the PW/Operations divisions and how each duty and function assist with City goals.
- Develop a working knowledge of managing a variety of Public Works situations simultaneously.
- Improve business management skills and utilize such skills in the Public Works office environment.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, bend and stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Works inside in an office environment.
SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.