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The Weitz Company
Des Moines, IA, US
Summary
Interns will assist with daily operations on project sites or in local offices while working alongside experienced professionals. They will support various departments including estimating, field engineering, project engineering, supply chain, safety, and design.
Job Description
The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.
We are seeking various types of Interns or Co-Ops to be located on company project sites and offices across the United States, including:
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Florida
- Iowa
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- Oklahoma
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- Texas
- Traveling Interns (location dependent upon project location)
We are seeking to hire various types of internships that include:
- Estimating/Preconstruction
- Field Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Supply Chain
- Safety
- Design
- VDC
Internships provide students with hands-on work experience on a project site or in a local office to assist with daily operations, while working alongside our team of talented professionals, many with decades of experience. It is important to us to ensure our students are successful, and we work hard to ensure the experience is a rewarding one. Oftentimes, internships lead to full-time job offers upon graduation.
What We're Looking For:
- Education: Must be currently pursuing a four-year degree.
- Experience: The candidate should have a basic understanding of construction, and previous experience in the construction industry is preferred.
- Skills: Communication, independent judgment, initiative, time management, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving are all necessary skills for this position.
- Technology: Proficiency in basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Employee should have the ability to learn other specific software (Asta, Procore, Bluebeam, etc.).
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay
- Rewarding Bonus Program
- Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
- Employer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability Programs
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Fully Paid Parental Leave
- Voluntary Products including Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
- Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.
The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.
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The Weitz Company, a subsidiary of Orascom Construction PLC, is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States.
Founded in 1855, Weitz is one of the oldest commercial general contractors and consistently ranks among the top firms on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 400 Contractors.
Serving customers throughout the industrial and commercial sectors, our design-build construction capabilities set us apart from our competitors. Design-build construction means we work closely with our clients to envision their projects from the initial plans all the way through completion. This means they have a single point of contact throughout the entire process, ensuring the smoothest process and highest-quality finished product.
With more than 100 years of family ownership in our history, clients know they can count on us to deliver the highest levels of integrity and professionalism. We’re proud to be a general contractor firm with a strong reputation for delivering on our promises and standing behind our work. This is why more than 75% of our business comes from repeat customers.
Founded
1855
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Construction
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Des Moines, IA
The Weitz Company, a subsidiary of Orascom Construction PLC, is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States.
Founded in 1855, Weitz is one of the oldest commercial general contractors and consistently ranks among the top firms on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 400 Contractors.
Serving customers throughout the industrial and commercial sectors, our design-build construction capabilities set us apart from our competitors. Design-build construction means we work closely with our clients to envision their projects from the initial plans all the way through completion. This means they have a single point of contact throughout the entire process, ensuring the smoothest process and highest-quality finished product.
With more than 100 years of family ownership in our history, clients know they can count on us to deliver the highest levels of integrity and professionalism. We’re proud to be a general contractor firm with a strong reputation for delivering on our promises and standing behind our work. This is why more than 75% of our business comes from repeat customers.
Founded
1855
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Construction
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Des Moines, IA