Construction Intern

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is looking for undergraduates to join our internship program in Downers Grove, IL. Interns will gain hands-on experience across the construction lifecycle, from bidding through project completion, and will work on both office and field tasks under project management supervision.

You will learn cost estimation, scheduling, document control, and coordination with owners, architects, and subcontractors, with exposure to RFIs, submittals, and safety processes.

Qualifications

• Open to undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline, engineering technology or construction management.
• Familiarity with Primavera and Microsoft Office suite is expected.
• Ability to assist project teams through all project phases from bidding to completion.

Responsibilities

• Work assignments include office and job site activities.
• Assist with quantity take-off, layout, shop drawing reviews and logs.
• Support submittal review and log maintenance, RFI review and log maintenance.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers; attend weekly progress meetings.
• Assist with preparing billings, change orders, and expediting materials.

Skills

Primavera

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

MS Exchange

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering or construction-related field

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 site 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

Education

Candidates should be in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline, engineering technology or construction management, construction technology.

Technical Capabilities

You should be familiar with the following software: Primavera, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc.

Salary Range

18.00 to 33.00 /hr

**The Company's pay ranges are dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to role, previous internships with the Company, education experience, and location. The pay 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 pay range only and does not include other forms of compensation to which employees may be entitled.