Construction Intern

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Fort Washington (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing may be provided

Transportation may be provided

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company invites undergraduate students to join as internship participants in our construction projects. You will assist project teams on tasks from bidding to final completion, gaining hands-on experience in the field and in the office.

Assignments include office and job site work, with potential relocation to remote sites and housing in certain situations. You will learn with mentors, perform quantity take-offs, layout, RFI reviews, submittals, and help coordinate

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology.
• Willingness to assist in both office and field tasks during the internship.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Quantity take-off
• Layout
• Preconstruction/as-built surveys
• Shop drawing review/maintenance of log
• Submittal review/maintenance of log
• RFI review/submission & maintenance of log
• Interfacing with subcontractors & suppliers
• Attending weekly progress meetings
• Coordinating work between owner, architect & subcontractors
• Assisting during the bid process
• Reviewing construction documents & specifications
• Maintaining field records

Education

Bachelor of Science (Engineering discipline / Engineering Technology / Construction Management)

Tools

Primavera

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

MS Exchange

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 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 & 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.