Construction Intern Charlotte, NC

Whiting-Turner Co; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing may be provided

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking an Intern to gain hands-on experience in the construction field in Charlotte, NC. This 10–12 week program combines office and job-site exposure, with 40-hour weeks and potential housing in certain situations.

Interns will assist project teams from bidding to final completion and report to project managers or field engineers. Assignments include quantity take-off, layout, RFI reviews, submittal logs, coordination with owners and subcontractors,

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student seeking hands-on construction experience.
• Willingness to work both in office and on-site environments.
• Ability to support project teams from bid to final completion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quantity take-off and layout tasks.
• Review and maintain shop drawings and logs.
• Review submittals and maintain project logs.
• Review RFIs and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Assist with coordination among owner, architect and subcontractors.
• Support scheduling, cost estimating, value engineering and safety activities.

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Exchange

Job description

11405 N Community House Road, Suite 270, Charlotte, North Carolina

Position Type

Intern

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
• 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

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.

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