Construction Intern

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 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.

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

Required Skills

Technical Capabilities

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

Required Experience

Technical Capabilities

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