Construction Intern

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing may be provided

Hands-on experience

Opportunity for learning

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for undergraduate students for an internship that offers hands-on practical experience in the construction field. Interns will assist project teams throughout all phases of construction, from bidding to completion, learning about engineering and project management tasks. Candidates must possess transportation and may be required to relocate. This position promises a robust 10-12 week internship program at 40 hours per week, with opportunities for housing in certain cases.

Qualifications

• Interns should be interested in gaining hands-on practical experience in construction.
• Transportation and relocation to remote sites may be required.
• Work periods are 10-12 weeks at 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Learn engineering and technical aspects of the project.
• Assist project teams in managing construction from bidding to completion.
• Participate in weekly progress meetings.

Skills

Quantity take‑off

Layout

Preconstruction surveys

Shop drawing review

Assisting with scheduling

Education

Open to undergraduate students

Job description

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.