I liked how Archer Western included me in the process of Concrete takeoffs and gave me specific assignments to do.
What I wish was different
I wish I had asked for more opportunities to explore different paths in the job.
Advice
I would encourage anyone to not be afraid to ask questions and find what you love to do.
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Construction Project Management Intern
August - December 2020 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
I really enjoy the people I work with, many of which I consider friends. I’ve also learned a lot about the construction industry and project management as a career path for myself. It has been a great experience. The work is always rewarding and I never find myself dreading going to work in the mornings. I also had the opportunity to see cool things and learn about how things are built (like tower cranes and concrete pours and large diameter piping systems - it is all very fascinating to me). It was also pleasing to know that even my smaller contributions to the project would benefit its overall success.
What I wish was different
There are times where my path forward seems unstructured (such that it almost seems as if they were making things up for me to complete rather than having a set educational plan for me to follow). I definitely think more structure to the program would help both AW and myself gain the most from the experience.
Advice
Go into things with an open mind and a willingness to learn and you’ll absolutely reap what you sow.
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Intern
May 2020 • Carrollton, TX
What I liked
It was a great work environment and great people to work with. Many learning opportunities.
What I wish was different
The opportunity for more field experience
Advice
Always ask questions no matter what the question is and try and take in as much information that could help later on in your career.
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Safety Intern
May - August 2019 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
I liked that I was in the field on the first day there. And how personable my co-workers were.
What I wish was different
Nothing, everything was beneficial to me.
Advice
Go into it with and open mind. Don’t expect anything. Be willing to work and learn new things everyday.
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Project Engineer Co-Op
January - August 2019 • Phoenix, AZ
What I liked
I enjoyed being exposed to a completely new area of construction. The Phoenix office is primarily focused on water treatment plants which is more complex than commercial construction.
What I wish was different
The first few months of my Co-Op was very slow for work and got quite boring. There was not much opportunity for me to take on work.
Advice
Be open to anything. This experience was eye-opening for me with the challenges I faced and the way I overcame them.
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Safety Intern
May - August 2019 • Clearwater, FL
What I liked
They make you feel like family from day 1! Wonderful company that teaches you a lot
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Present yourself at the career fair, it’s an awkward first meet but that’s your first impression, make the best out of it!
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Safety Intern
May - August 2019 • Washington, DC
What I liked
Atmosphere, people that I worked with were very accepting.
What I wish was different
I wish that they had offered housing assistance, not a living allowance, but help finding a place to stay.
Advice
Do your research about the area that you will be working in.
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Field Engineer Intern
August 2018 • Clearwater, FL
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Make sure to make an effort to know everyone you work with and what they do, because a lot of the time, the tasks you are assigned to do are already done.
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Construction Management Intern
May - August 2018 • Davis Monthan A F B, AZ
What I liked
At Archer Western, I was given actual responsibility, taking over some of the Project Engineers work load.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had more opportunities to go out in the field.
Advice
If you are working in construction management, be sure to stay on top of your tasks and stay ahead on your work because there will be a lot of it.
