Construction Management Intern – Field Experience

Turner Construction; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual

Medical coverage (employee-paid)

Job summary

Turner Construction offers a seasonal internship in Cincinnati for students pursuing engineering, architecture, or construction management studies. You will assist with day-to-day activities on a live project, learn project coordination, safety practices, and contractor communication while gaining practical exposure to project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, tracking materials, preparing reports, supporting start-up activities, and assisting with RFIs, submittals,

Qualifications

• Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program or enrolled in a Co-op program.
• Must be 18 years of age to work at a construction project site.
• Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry.
• Commitment to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement.
• Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills; English required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written information.
• Assume personal and professional accountability for own actions.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and participate.
• Able to work independently, with direction and supervision, and in a team environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support project team with meeting coordination, material tracking, file management, document control, and progress reporting.
• Comprehend and follow project site signage and supervisor instructions as directed.
• Provide progress reports to supervisor and be receptive to learning about construction management.
• Relate and apply knowledge from academics to work activities.
• Maintain professional relationships with employees, customers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Participate in training, meetings, and orientation.
• Comply with safety protocols, wear PPE, and follow safety expectations.
• Assist with project start-up activities and support Project Engineer/Superintendent/Manager.
• Assist with collection and review of information for RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Assist with preparation of contract information for distribution.
• Assist with preparation of estimates for changes in work from subcontractors.
• Attend project site visits to observe and document field activities.
• Assist with communications to Architects, Engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Assist with coordinating with trades and subcontractors on schedules.
• Assist with monitoring contractor compliance with safety program.
• Assist with quantity take-offs and studies using traditional or computer-aided methods.
• Request and distribute subcontractor proposals for delivery systems.
• Assist with project close out preparations.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership/volunteerism

Attention to detail

Independent work

Eagerness to learn

English proficiency

Education

Engineering/Construction Management degree

Job description

Turner Construction offers a seasonal internship in Cincinnati for students pursuing engineering, architecture, or construction management studies. You will assist with day-to-day activities on a live project, learn project coordination, safety practices, and contractor communication while gaining practical exposure to project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, tracking materials, preparing reports, supporting start-up activities, and assisting with RFIs, submittals,