The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education &/or Experience:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma;

• Students must be currently enrolled in the UA Little Rock B.S. Construction Management and B.S. Civil and Construction Engineering;

• Students must provide a letter of recommendation from a faculty or instructor in the UA Little Rock Department of Construction Management;

• Students must have achieved at least a 2.00 grade point average (GPA) in CNMG courses.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Any experience in the construction industry or a related field is preferred but not required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work directly with various members of the Facilities Management team, construction teams, consulting architects and engineers, and end users of campus spaces;

• Review plans and specifications for accuracy, completeness of information, University standards, and other project requirements;

• Assist with construction project management administration, including meeting with design and engineering consultants, contracts review, project schedules, payment applications reviews, change orders, warranty, and close-out documentation;

• Assist with monitoring construction work by conducting regular site visits to observe work in progress;

• Meet regularly with the Director of Planning & Construction, who will provide interns with mentorship;

• Serve as contract administrator and project manager on minor construction projects that are handled through various construction vendors and procurement methods;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Knowledge of aspects of construction site safety;

• Knowledge and familiarity with current sustainability principles;

• Knowledge of building construction techniques, materials, and costs;

• Knowledge of construction budget development.

Additional Information:

Please upload all required documents before submitting your application.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.