Construction Intern

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking undergraduates for a hands-on internship in the construction field. You will assist project teams through all phases from bidding to final completion, with assignments on both office and job sites.

The program spans 10–12 weeks, requiring about 40 hours per week and potential housing in certain situations. Responsibilities include learning engineering and technical aspects, quantity take-off, layout, surveys, and document reviews.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology.
• Willing to assist in field and office work.
• Availability for a 10–12 week internship and 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams in managing construction projects from bidding to completion.
• Support with quantity take-off, layout, and preconstruction surveys.
• Review shop drawings and submittals; maintain project logs.
• Coordinate RFIs, subcontracts, and delivery of materials.
• Attend weekly progress meetings and support coordination among owner, architect, and subcontractors.
• Assist with bid process, cost estimates, and project management tasks.
• Contribute to project closeout, punchlists, and document revisions.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

BS in engineering/ Construction management

Tools

Primavera

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

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.