Construction Intern Denver, CO (+2 more locations)

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential housing provided

Job summary

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Denver, Colorado, is looking for an intern to assist with all phases of construction projects. Interns will work closely with project teams and may have assignments in both the office and job site. Responsibilities include quantity take-offs, interfacing with subcontractors, and attending weekly meetings. Candidates should be undergraduate students familiar with relevant software like Primavera and Microsoft products. The position is full-time for 10-12 weeks with potential housing provided.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate student interested in gaining practical experience in construction.
• Familiarity with relevant software tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams in managing construction from bidding to completion.
• Perform quantity take-off and layout tasks.
• Interact with subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams.
• Participate in weekly progress meetings and assist during the bid process.

Skills

Primavera

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Exchange

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

Additional Locations

• Salt Lake City, Utah

Position Type

Intern

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 remote sites may be required.
• Transportation is required.
• Work periods are 10‑12 weeks, 40 hours per 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, job site, or a 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 of 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
• Any other duties that may be assigned

Salary Range

The base salary range for this position represents the Company’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting and is dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to role, level, relevant education, experience, training, skills and abilities, location, and market and business considerations. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of the various factor identified above. The foregoing information reflects base salary only and does not include other forms of available compensation to which employees may be entitled including but not limited to profit sharing, appreciation rights, retirement compensation, travel subsistence, holiday contribution, vacation, sick leave, parental leave, healthcare (including dental and vision benefits), life insurance, disability insurance, and other compensations/benefits, which are dependent upon various factors including but not limited to years of service, location, performance, etc. The annual base salary 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.

Please note that the salary range is for Colorado only.

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.