Construction Intern | Richmond 2027

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is offering an undergraduate internship to gain hands-on experience in the construction field in Richmond, VA. Interns will assist project teams on tasks from bidding through final completion, with assignments across office and on-site environments.

Assignments may include relocation to remote sites; housing may be provided in certain situations, and transportation is required for the duration of 10–12 weeks at 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in engineering or construction management.
• Experience with estimating, scheduling, or field operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams from bidding to final completion.
• Participate in office and job site activities.
• Learn engineering and technical aspects in field and office.
• Support with quantity take-off, layout, and surveys.
• Assist with coordinating work between owner, architect, and subcontractors.
• Help prepare submittals, RFIs, and log maintenance.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate student in engineering or construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Exchange

Job description

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

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.

Salary Range

$721.00 - $1,010.00