2024-2025 Yearlong Red Purple Modernization Capital Construction Intern
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
DescriptionChicago Transit Authority is the second largest
transit system in the country! Our college internship program
offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with
valuable work experience, professional development, and mentorship.
Students receive exposure to the discipline of the workplace and
are guided by subject matter experts who assist them in acquiring
the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to perform in today's
technically demanding careers. Interns at CTA work in a range of
departments across the authority. Our internships are
project-based; therefore, the skills that we seek vary based on the
needs of the projects during each term. All majors are welcome to
apply, but please see education experience/requirements for
specifics about what disciplines each internship project is
seeking. Internships are part-time (15 hours a week) during the
school year and full-time (40 hours a week) during the summer. In
this role within the Red Purple Modernization department's RPM
Construction unit, interns will:
- Develop a dashboard for the RPM Construction team to help
manage and better organize the team's daily check-in calls.
- Submit construction reviews and analyses to identify trends and
areas for improvement.
- Collect data on construction submittals and find trends and
areas for improvement.Primary work location for this role:
Red-Purple Modernization Project Office (5960 N. Broadway Street,
Chicago Illinois 60660)QualificationsEducational
Experience/Requirements:
- Preferred Major(s): Construction Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering,
Construction Management, Architectural Technology, Architecture
- Preferred Level of Education: College junior and above
- Required enrollment status: Full-time (as defined by your
academic institution) in a degree program at an accredited college
or universityPhysical Requirements:
- The demands associated with the normal office environment
- Must be able to comply with office policy to work on-site twice
per week
- Light physical activity, including walking outdoors and
climbing stairsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including public
speaking skills
- Good analytical and critical thinking skills
- Good organizational skills with attention to detail
- Good project management, coordination, and time management
skills
- Database use and querying skills
- Knowledge of building and construction
- Experience with creativity and design
- A self-starter with self-management skillsAdditional
DetailsFinal salary will be determined in part by the
qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower
than target.Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency
ordinance.CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERNo employee or
applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of
race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin,
sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge,
disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or
local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification
exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for
our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will
make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of
otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its
employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an
accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact
arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application
or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with
you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Schaumburg , 2024-2025 Yearlong Red Purple Modernization Capital Construction Intern, Professions , Chicago, Illinois
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