Construction Intern

Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.

What It Takes

Open to undergraduate students interested in gaining hands‑on practical experience in the construction field. Qualified applicants will assist project teams in managing construction projects, including all phases from bidding to final completion.

Assignments include office and job site; relocation to remote sites may be required.

Transportation is required.

Work periods are 10‑12 weeks; 40 hours/week.

Housing may be provided in certain situations.

Intern Job Description

Reporting Relationship: Depending on the work assignment, interns will report to a project manager, superintendent, project engineer or field engineer. Interns may be assigned to the office, job site or a mix of both.

Tasks Assigned: You will learn the engineering and technical aspects of the project both in the field and in the office. Your experience will include some or all of the following:

Quantity take‑off

Layout

Preconstruction/as‑built surveys

Shop drawing review/approval & maintenance of log

Submittal review/approval & maintenance of log

Request for information (RFI) review/submission & maintenance of log

Responding to subcontractor RFIs

Interfacing with subcontractors & suppliers

Attending weekly progress meetings

Assisting with coordinating the work between the owner, architect & subcontractors

Assisting during the bid process

Assisting with reviewing construction documents & specifications

Assisting with reviewing all document revisions & clarifications

Assisting with maintaining field records

Assisting with estimates/budgets/value engineering/constructability surveys

Assisting with writing contracts & purchase orders

Assisting with preparing billings to owner & submitting change orders

Assisting with approval of invoices

Assisting with ordering & expediting materials

Assisting with scheduling & updates

Assisting with quality control & safety

Assisting with settling contracts

Assisting with permit process

Assisting with performing costing, scheduling, estimating & project management

Punchlist & project closeout

Cooperating & working with field project management

And any other duties that may be assigned

The Whiting‑Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

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