Construction Management Intern: Hands-on Project Start-Up

Turner Construction Company; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an Intern/Co-Op to assist on an active Irvine project site, gaining exposure to construction management tasks, safety protocols, and subcontractor coordination. You will be guided by Project Engineers and Managers and participate in meetings, documentation, and on-site activities.

This hands-on program emphasizes learning by doing, applying classroom knowledge to real-world projects, and developing professional communication with diverse teams in English.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a college/university accredited degree program or Co-op, with at least 1 year completed.
• Must be 18 years of age to work on a construction site.
• Desire to learn construction management and the industry.
• Commitment to standard business hours and potential overtime.

Responsibilities

• Support project team with meeting coordination, material tracking, file management, document control, and progress reporting.
• Follow project site signage and supervisor instructions.
• Provide progress reports to supervisor and learn about construction management.
• Relate academic knowledge to on-site activities.
• Maintain professional relationships with employees, customers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Participate in training, meetings, and orientation.
• Comply with safety protocols and wear PPE.
• Assist with start-up activities, assisting Project Engineer/Manager.
• Assist with collection/review of information for shop drawings, submittals, RFIs.
• Assist with preparation/distribution of contract information.
• Assist with estimates for changes from subcontractors.
• Attend site visits to observe field activities.
• Prepare correspondence to Architects, Engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Proactive learning

Reading comprehension

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

Engineering

Construction Management

Architectural studies

Job description

Turner Construction Company is seeking an Intern/Co-Op to assist on an active Irvine project site, gaining exposure to construction management tasks, safety protocols, and subcontractor coordination. You will be guided by Project Engineers and Managers and participate in meetings, documentation, and on-site activities.

This hands-on program emphasizes learning by doing, applying classroom knowledge to real-world projects, and developing professional communication with diverse teams in English.