Construction Intern Downers Grove, IL

Whiting-Turner Co; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing may be provided

Transportation provided

Job summary

Whiting-Turner Co is offering an internship in the construction field for undergraduates. You will support project teams through bid processes, documentation, and on-site coordination.

Assignments include office and job site work with potential relocation to remote sites. Expect 10–12 weeks, 40 hours/week, and housing may be provided in certain situations. Transportation is required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate pursuing a BS in engineering or construction management.
• Willing to gain hands-on experience in the construction field.
• Open to exploring office and job site assignments.

Responsibilities

• Learn engineering and technical aspects of the project in the field and office.
• Assist with quantity take-off, layout, shop drawing review and log maintenance.
• Review submittals and RFIs; assist with contractor coordination and meetings.
• Assist with bid processes, cost estimates, budgets, and change orders.
• Support documentation, invoices, scheduling, and safety activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering discipline

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Exchange

Job description

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 a remote site 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

Education

Candidates should be in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline, engineering technology or construction management, construction technology.

Technical Capabilities

You should be familiar with the following software: Primavera, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc.

Salary Range

18.00 to 33.00 /hr

**The Company’s pay ranges are dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to role, previous internships with the Company, education experience, and location. The pay 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. The foregoing information reflects pay range only and does not include other forms of compensation to which employees may be entitled.**