Intern of the Week: Aniket Hiremath

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:29:47 -0500
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Name: Aniket Hiremath

Pronouns: He/Him

Semester of Internship: Summer 2023

Major: Engineering Management

Current Class Level: Master's Student

This semester I completed a(n)...: Internship

Internship, Co-op, or Research Site (Company/Organization Name): Miller Construction Services, Inc.

Location of the Organization (City, State): Baltimore, Maryland

Title of position: Project Management Intern

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities:
My responsibilities encompassed a wide range of tasks, allowing me to gain valuable hands-on experience in the field of project management within the construction industry.

My main objective was to support project managers in coordinating and overseeing all aspects of construction projects from initiation to completion. This includes participating in project planning, scheduling, and budgeting activities. I had the opportunity to contribute to the development of project plans, create project schedules, and monitor project progress, ensuring that tasks are completed within established timelines and budgets.

Additionally, I collaborated with various stakeholders, including contractors, suppliers, and internal teams, to facilitate effective communication and maintain positive working relationships. I assisted in the procurement process by coordinating the selection and acquisition of materials, equipment, and services needed for projects.

During the construction phase, it involved on-site activities, conducting inspections, and monitoring the quality of work to ensure compliance with specifications and industry standards.

Throughout my internship, I had the opportunity to learn and apply project management methodologies, tools, and techniques in a practical setting. I received guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals, allowing me to develop project management skills and gain a comprehensive understanding of the construction project lifecycle.

By the end of my internship at Miller Construction Services, I gained practical experience in project management within the construction industry, enhanced organizational and communication skills, and developed a strong foundation for a successful career in this field.

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I got this opportunity through the UMBC Career Center's Career Fair Spring 2023. I had researched the organizations that were attending the Career Fair and also the roles I was targeting. Before the career fair, I took the guidance and mentorship by the experienced staff members at the UMBC Career Center where I tailored my resume as per the internship I was applying to. I also worked on my elevator pitch, which is very important when you are attending a career fair. Through my research about the organization and preparation, I pitched myself to one of the senior project managers who was representing Miller Construction Services at the Career Fair. After a great conversation, he said he will be setting up an interview for me. I used the Big Interview provided by UMBC Career Center, and that's how I grabbed this opportunity!

What resources did you use to find your current experience?
UMBC Career Center, Career Fairs

What have you enjoyed the most about your position and organization?
The role has pushed me and brought out the best out of me. Every day, I have faced new challenges and after brainstorming, debate, and deliberation, finding a solution to that challenge is what I have enjoyed the most. The most amazing part of being a project manager is that I need to have the ability and skills to think about all the dimensions related to the project, which I think is very challenging. Also the organization is an amazing place to work, the team has been very supportive to me, and I was always taken care of whenever I needed assistance and guidance. I also enjoyed the weekly cook off where all the team members cooked and brought food for the entire team of Miller Construction Services. We had a great time over lunch.

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
Through all the challenges I faced, I always made sure I came out of the challenge with an effective and optimized solution. I also had a never-ending curiosity to learn, which helped me learn a number of project management skills through collaboration with the project management experts at Miller Construction Services. This helped me do the work without compromising on the quality. Throughout my internship, I worked on more than 20+ projects worth more than 1 million dollars. Through my effective communication, collaboration, attention to details, critical thinking, and applying the project management methodologies, I assisted in these successful projects and created an impact.

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
I would definitely like to suggest to all the students to take advantage of the resources available provided by UMBC Career Center. These resources are highly valuable and definitely help a lot. They make the journey of ending up with an internship/job easy. As mentioned before, there are great opportunities at the UMBC Career Fairs/employers events. You just need preparation and the right approach, and anyone can definitely end up with a number of opportunities.

Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.

I have had an incredible experience working with the UMBC Career Fair. The staff members provide great insights about your application approach, fine tune your application documents like your resume and cover letter, help you prepare elevator pitch, and lastly help you ace the interview. I am glad that I got the right guidance and mentorship from the UMBC Career Center to find this role.

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