Construction Intern: Field & Office Experience

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing may be provided

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking undergraduates for a hands-on internship in the construction field. Interns will gain practical experience across bidding, preconstruction, and project execution by supporting project teams in both office and field settings.

Assignments may include office and job site work with potential relocation to remote sites. Housing may be provided in certain situations; transportation is required, and interns typically work 40 hours per week for 10–12

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student pursuing a BS in an engineering discipline, engineering technology, or construction management.
• Hands-on experience in the construction field is desired.
• Open to undergraduates seeking practical exposure across project phases.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams in field and office tasks across bidding to final completion.
• Support quantity take-off, layout, and field surveys.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs; maintain project logs.
• Coordinate work between owner, architect, and subcontractors; attend progress meetings.
• Assist with estimates, budgets, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
• Support with preconstruction, permits, and document revisions; assist with closeout.

Skills

Quantity take-off

Layout

RFI review

Submittal review

Coordination with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Engineering Technology/Construction Management

Job description

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking undergraduates for a hands-on internship in the construction field. Interns will gain practical experience across bidding, preconstruction, and project execution by supporting project teams in both office and field settings.

Assignments may include office and job site work with potential relocation to remote sites. Housing may be provided in certain situations; transportation is required, and interns typically work 40 hours per week for 10–12