Construction Intern

201 Regional Pkwy, Building D, Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States Position Type 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 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 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 Basic qualifications for Entry-Level Engineer candidates include: Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology. Knowledge of engineering principles. Knowledge of basic business principles sufficient to project and monitor expenses. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel. Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions and engineering/architectural drawings. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics or working with craft workers. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in