Construction Intern: Real-World Field & Office Experience

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 Power Point, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc.