College Intern - Project Controls

Basic Function

Professional learning experience in Planning, Engineering, and Construction where an undergraduate or graduate student participant gains practical work experience as a Project Controls professional. Internships begin with orientation in June and conclude in early August. Position will work 32 hours per week, and this position will work 100% on site. Specific duties vary depending on the assigned department and business need. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures.

Responsibilities and Specific Duties

• Assignments may include responsibilities in one or more of the following areas:
• Inputs unit costs into Cost Database and updates unit cost forecasts.
• Organizes bid cost data by discipline.
• Assists METRO staff in cost estimate, including quantity take offs, unit cost research, and cost analysis.
• Assists METRO staff in FY27 budget development, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) sheet update and modification.
• Supports METRO staff in project schedule update and review.
• Participates in change order review and analysis.
• Partakes in project meetings. 
• Attends jobsite visits.
• Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
• Applies SMS (Safety Management System) methods and principles in daily routine and supports all aspects of the agency’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Pay Rate: $20 hr 

Education Requirement

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or a recent graduate (within 1 year).
Degree program relative to intern assignments, such as Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related degree.

Years & Experience Required

Currently enrolled in an accredited education institution and have successfully completed 24 credit hours. 
GPA of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Knowledge & Skills Required

Knowledge relative to intern assignments, such as Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related degree.  Knowledge of PC and related software; MS Office

Additional Information

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas has a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment. Further, employees who perform safety-sensitive functions will submit to drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.