NANA Worley/NANA Shareholder college internships are between 24- 40 hours per week, continue for a minimum 8 weeks and will start in early June.  Longer duration internships and an earlier start date is possible for the right candidate.

Summary

Assists Project Managers, Program Managers and/or Project Controls staff with all aspects of the project management process.  Assists with the planning, direction, supervision, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned program, project, or subtask. Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the project execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Plan and oversee strategic projects and objectives, and/or services of broad significance to the company.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and leadership to team members about every aspect of the project so that the team members can understand their tasks fully and act on them efficiently.
• Develop and execute an efficient internal communication strategy for ensuring communication with all levels of management within the team.
• Plan, coordinate and manage the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of assigned projects, including taking a leadership role in the preparation of proposals.
• Ensure clear agreement of client objectives and that all project expectations are met or exceeded.
• Participates in interviews and RFP processes for new work.
• Assists estimating with bidding for future assigned projects.
• Achieve or better the budgeted gross margin.
• Promote strong HSE operational focus to project team, client, and subcontractors.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff, and company information.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education/Experience:

• Enrollment in a degree program with at least one semester completion.
• Be declared in a major/program of project management or project controls focused program.
• Experience with Primavera, AutoCAD and/or other industry specific software is preferred. 

Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of managers, clients or employees of organization.

Math Ability:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as fractions, proportions, and percentages.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Word, word processing software, and MS Excel spreadsheet software.
Certificates and Licenses:
No certifications required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

Analytical

• Synthesizes complex or diverse information;
• Collects and researches data;
• Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
• Designs workflows and procedures.                                 

Design

• Generates creative solutions;
  
• Translates concepts and information into images;
  
• Uses feedback to modify designs;
  
• Applies design principles;
  
• Demonstrates attention to detail
  

Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
• Develops alternative solutions;
• Works well in group problem solving situations;
• Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills

• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;
• Pursues training and development opportunities;
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
• Shares expertise with others. 

Interpersonal

• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
  
• Maintains confidentiality;
  
• Listens to others without interrupting;
  
• Keeps emotions under control;
  
• Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

 Oral Communication

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
  
• Listens and gets clarification;
  
• Responds well to questions;
  
• Demonstrates group presentation skills;
  
• Participates in meetings.

Team Work

• Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
  
• Gives and welcomes feedback;
  
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  
• Puts success of team above own interests;
  
• Able to build moral and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  
• Supports others’ efforts to succeed;
  
• Recognizes accomplishments of other team members. 

Written Communication

• Writes clearly and informatively;
• Edits work for spelling and grammar;
• Varies writing style to meet needs;
• Presents numerical data effectively;
• Able to read and interpret written information.

Strategic Thinking

• Develops strategies to achieve long-term success.
  

Safety and Security

• Observes safety and security procedures.
  
  

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.