Construction Intern

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing may be provided

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Cleveland, OH, is offering an undergraduate Construction Intern (Finance) program. Interns will gain hands-on experience by supporting project teams on activities from bidding through final completion, including both office and field tasks, with potential relocation to remote sites.

The internship runs 10–12 weeks at 40 hours per week, with housing available in certain situations.

Qualifications

• 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 from bidding to final completion.
• Assignments include office and job site; relocation to remote sites may be required.
• Transportation is required.
• Work periods are 10-12 weeks; 40 hours/week.
• Housing may be provided in certain situations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 & up
• And any other duties that may be assigned

Education

Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Exchange

Job description

• 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.

Construction Intern (Finance)

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: Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology.

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.

The Company's salary ranges are dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to role, level and location. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, applicant's abilities and market and business considerations. The annual base salary range listed is subject to change at any time, in the Company's discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship. The foregoing information reflects base salary only and does not include other forms of available compensation to which employees may be entitled including but not limited to profit sharing, stock appreciation rights, retirement compensation, travel subsistence, and other compensations/benefits, which are dependent upon various factors including but not limited to years of service, location, performance, etc.

This salary range is for Cleveland, Ohio only.

Salary Range

$17.55 - $30.57