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 disabledand 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 10-14 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 & submittal review/approval & maintenance of log. Request for information (RFI) review/submission/response & maintenance of log. Interfacing with subcontractors & suppliers Attending weekly progress & coordination meetings Assisting with coordinating the work between the owner, architect & subcontractors Assisting during the bid process with things such as subcontractor outreach/solicitation, bid package development, bid review & verification, etc. Assist 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 Assist with writing subcontracts & purchase orders. Assisting with preparing billings change orders for owner Assisting with verification & approval of invoices Assisting with ordering & expediting materials Assisting with quality control & safety management, including inspections, tool box talks, project-specific program review & development, first work inspections and documentation. Assisting with managing subcontracts Assisting with permit process Assisting with performing scheduling, estimating & project management Punchlist & project closeout Cooperating & working with field project management Assisting with developing monthly reports Assisting with site logistics plan development and implementation Verifying and tracking work progress and field productivity And any other duties that may be assigned Required Skills Technical Capabilities You should be familiar with the following software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc.