Construction Management Intern

Posting Date

03/04/26

Final date to receive applications

03/18/26

Pay Range

$16.00 hourly

Job Type

Temporary

Department

Transportation

About the Position

The Construction Management Intern is a summer internship opportunity with the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and its various Divisions, including Roadway Maintenance, Engineering, Construction and Materials, Transportation Systems Management & Operations, and Strategic Communications and Outreach. The intern will rotate through the various subject matters and report to a variety of locations throughout Maricopa County and on the MCDOT Durango campus.

At the conclusion, the intern will have gained experience and understanding of the opportunities available in a jurisdictional department of transportation.

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind.

Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

* Work with a greater purpose

* Opportunities to learn about maintaining work-life balance in a professional setting

* Providing valuable insight into public sector construction

* Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

* Currently enrolled in a sophomore or upper-level undergraduate or graduate program in the field of Construction or other related fields

We Also Value

* OSHA 30 Card

* Previous experience with roadway construction

* Classroom training in construction safety

Job Contributions

* Work with field supervision in the Construction and Materials Division, providing support on current, active Transportation Improvement Projects

* Conduct project close-out inspections and document information

* Assist with confirming and documenting daily materials and construction progress quantification

* Observe and conduct field inspections related to pavement preservation, including timing, materials, and applications

* Review job order contracts and plans

* Assist with writing work assignments for job order contracting

* Review and verify traffic control plans

* Complete micro-learning sessions with all MCDOT Divisions, including those that provide support functions for MCDOT projects, during a one-week rotation

Working Conditions

* This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours worked

* Exerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly

* The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions:
Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

Microsoft 365, On Base

Protective Equipment Required

Construction PPE (boots, gloves, hard hat, glasses as needed - project specific

Selection Procedure

* Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

* Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

* Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback to initiate the interactive process.

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