Job Location: Chicago, IL
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for highly motivated Innovation Interns, who are passionate about the intersection of technology and construction, to join our Chicago Innovation team. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to make an impact from day one! Our Innovation Team is a rare find in the industry and works to connect everyone at ARCO to technology from Structural Engineers to Site Superintendents. We are motivated to change the future of construction by working with our diverse team to plan, build, and deliver groundbreaking solutions.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
- Ability to demonstrate advanced working knowledge of Excel and spreadsheets
- Develop and maintain company-wide tools for estimating, scheduling, quality control, etc. using the Microsoft suite of software
- Build solutions using Microsoft Power Platform
- Meet with end users to collect, structure, analyze, and report on data from all facets of the construction process
- Collaborate, learn, and contribute to ongoing projects
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
- Enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate program in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Finance, Statistics, completed boot camp program, or relevant work experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience working with dispersed teams
- Willingness and ability to work independently, as well as collaborate in team settings
- Ability to take ownership of assigned project from start to finish
- Eager to learn and expand skillset
- Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic and analytical skills
- Attention to detail, exceptional follow-through, the ability to prioritize, stay organized, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous internship or professional work experience in related field is helpful, but not required
- Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) coding experience a huge plus
- PowerPlatform experience (Power BI, PowerApps, Power Automate, AI Builder)
- Database management/SQL experience
- Technical documentation writing experience
- Experience writing for a business / professional audience
Please note that all interns will not necessarily perform all the above tasks; tasks and projects will be assigned based on his/her proven abilities. We welcome all applicants with interest to apply!
MAKE YOUR MOVE
With 31 offices in major cities across the United States, we are one of the fastest-growing construction companies in the nation. As a leader in the design/build industry we rose to #6 on ENR’s Top 100 Design-Build Companies list. We know that the best work requires the best talent – that’s why we are always looking for the best and brightest to join our team of experts.
At ARCO, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. From Project Managers to Interns and Co-ops, ARCO is dedicated to creating a workplace in which associates feel valued and empowered to succeed. From paid sabbaticals to premier compensation and everything in-between, we pride ourselves in making ARCO not only a great place to work, but the best place to build a career. From the moment an associate begins his or her career at ARCO, the opportunity for success is limitless.
ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.
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