Construction Intern

Job Description

Please note:

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

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

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 a remote site 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. You may be assigned to the office, jobsite or mix of both.

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

Assist with reviewing construction documents & specifications

Assisting with reviewing all document revisions & clarifications

Assisting with maintaining field record

Assisting with estimates/budgets/value engineering/constructability surveys Assist 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

Education

Candidates should be in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline, engineering technology or construction management, construction technology.

Technical Capabilities

You should be familiar with the following software: Primavera, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc.