Summer Intern

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company - Atlanta, GA

Internship
Closes on Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Job Description

The Intern will assist the Construction Team on a construction site. The primary goal of an Intern is to gain a comprehensive understanding of site-specific activities required for successful project completion and experience in all areas of managing a construction site.

Primary Duties:

  • Coordinate, assist, and communicate with the team to successfully execute on-site tasks required to complete a successful project
  • Maintain positive relationships with all Yates Companies employees, including the entire design team, contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, and all applicable municipal representatives
  • Promote job-site safety, encourage safe work practices, and rectify any job-site hazards immediately
  • Assist with the execution of site-specific tasks as assigned
  • Actively complete on-site tasks as assigned to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, with quality artistry that conforms to the plans and specifications
  • Demonstrate commitment to Injury-Free Environment through own actions
  • Maintain an organized job site and site construction office
  • Foster a positive work environment to provide an opportunity for professional growth and development of employees
  • Answer phone inquiries, direct calls, and provide basic company information; oversee mail deliveries, packages, and couriers
  • Perform clerical duties, take memos, maintain files, and organize documents; photocopy, fax, etc. as needed
  • Assist in preparing information and research materials; create and maintain PowerPoint presentations
  • Take notes and memos during meetings; type documents, drafts, and reports; sort and manage files
  • Manage databases and input information, data, and records
  • Research and gather documentation on the company's position in the industry
  • Attend company functions and networking events
  • Shadow multiple office positions and train in a variety of tasks
  • Fulfilling tasks assigned by a supervisor
  • Learning technical skills related to the industry
  • Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles
  • Follow Yates Code of Conduct
  • Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
  • Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work by the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
  • Report all incidents, near hits, and hazards to
  • Required to wear and maintain personal
  • Advise fellow employees of hazardous
  • Participate in workplace
  • Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care.
  • Participate in required and assigned training.
  • Provide suggestions to improve
  • Present a mature approach to working
  • Attend prestart and Safety meetings and
  • Assists with administering the site safety program as required and ensuring Trade Partner compliance with OSHA standards and Yates Site Specific Requirements and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
  • Other related duties as needed and assigned by the Manager in support of the successful completion of the project.
Internship 40 W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company - Atlanta, GA
Summer Intern - 141888