Construction Intern: Hands-On Field & Project Experience

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking open-minded undergraduate students to gain hands-on practical experience in the construction field, assisting project teams from bidding through final completion.

Assignments include office and job site work; relocation to remote sites may be required, transportation is required, and housing may be provided in certain situations. Duration is 10-12 weeks, 40 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor of Science in an engineering-related field.
• Open to students seeking hands-on construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Report to a project manager, superintendent, project engineer or field engineer.
• Learn engineering and technical aspects of the project in field and office.
• Assist with quantity take-off, layout, RFIs, submittals, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with owner, architect, and subcontractors and attend progress meetings.

Education

Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology

Job description

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking open-minded undergraduate students to gain hands-on practical experience in the construction field, assisting project teams from bidding through final completion.

Assignments include office and job site work; relocation to remote sites may be required, transportation is required, and housing may be provided in certain situations. Duration is 10-12 weeks, 40 hours/week.