DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 and maintenance of log
* Submittal review/approval and maintenance of log
* Request for information (RFI) review/submission and maintenance of log
* Responding to subcontractor RFIs
* Interfacing with subcontractors and suppliers
* Attending weekly progress meetings
* Assisting with coordinating the work between the owner, architect and subcontractors
* Assisting during the bid process
* Assist with reviewing construction documents and specifications
* Assisting with reviewing all document revisions and clarifications
* Assisting with maintaining field record
* Assisting with estimates/budgets/value engineering/constructability surveys Assist with writing contracts and purchase orders
* Assisting with preparing billings to owner and submitting change orders
* Assisting with approval of invoices
* Assisting with ordering and expediting materials
* Assisting with scheduling and updates
* Assisting with quality control and safety
* Assisting with settling contracts
* Assisting with permit process
* Assisting with performing costing, scheduling, estimating and project management
* Punchlist and project closeout
* Cooperating and working with field project management
* And any other duties that may be assigned
Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity