- 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.
- 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 university
- 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 stairs
- 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 skills
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Description
Chicago 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:
Primary work location for this role: Red-Purple Modernization Project Office (5960 N. Broadway Street, Chicago Illinois 60660)
Qualifications
Educational Experience/Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Additional Details
Final 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 EMPLOYER
No 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 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.
