Construction Intern - Morristown, NJ 2027

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Morristown, NJ offers a 10-12 week Construction Intern program for undergraduates. You will work with project teams across bidding, preconstruction, and field activities, with assignments at both office and job sites.

Transportation is required and housing may be provided in certain situations. You will report to project managers and engineers, learning take-offs, layout, RFIs, submittals, and coordination with subcontractors while supporting budget,

Qualifications

• Undergraduate BS in engineering, engineering tech, or construction management.
• Familiar with construction processes from bidding to completion.
• Proficient with MS Office and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Learn engineering and technical aspects of the project in field and office.
• Assist with quantity take-off, layout, surveys, and log maintenance.
• Review shop drawings and submittals; maintain logs and RFI records.
• Coordinate with owner, architect, and subcontractors; attend progress meetings.
• Assist with bid processes, cost estimates, and change orders.
• Support permits, cost tracking, and project closeout activities.
• Assist with document revisions and ensuring field records are up to date.

Skills

Primavera

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Exchange

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Construction Intern - Morristown, NJ 2027 (Finance)

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 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
• Preconstruction/as-built surveys
• 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
• Punchlist & project closeout
• Cooperating & working with field project management
• And any other duties that may be assigned

Education:

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

Required Skills

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