Construction Intern

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Denver (CO); Sur place; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Potential housing assistance

Hands-on experience in the field

Résumé du poste

A leading construction firm is seeking undergraduate students for an internship program in Denver, Colorado. Interns will gain hands-on experience in construction management, assisting with tasks from quantity take-offs to attending project meetings. Internships span 10-12 weeks and may require relocation to job sites. Candidates must be open to various responsibilities and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. Housing may be provided based on the situation.

Qualifications

• Open to undergraduate students with a focus on construction management.
• Transportation is required for various job site assignments.
• Willingness to relocate for remote site assignments.

Responsabilités

• Assist project teams in all phases of construction management.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and layout tasks.
• Attend weekly progress meetings with project teams.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Formation

Undergraduate degree in construction or related field

Outils

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Description du poste

Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.

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 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. Interns may be assigned to the office, job site or a mix of both.

Tasks Assigned: You will learn the engineering and technical aspects of the project both in the field and in the office. Your experience will include some or all of 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
• Assisting 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
• Assisting 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

The Whiting‑Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.