Construction Management Intern: Hands-On Site Experience

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Turner Construction offers an internship program that provides meaningful, hands-on field experience in construction management. Interns are assigned to a job site and work with a Project Manager and mentor to develop industry knowledge and leadership skills for workforce entry.

Interns monitor site activities, review drawings and specs, and ensure compliance with codes, safety rules, and schedules. Strong communication, blueprint reading, and math skills are required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) or Construction Management (CSM) degree.
• Strong verbal and written communication with all levels.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret specifications.
• Proficient math at college level.
• Good computer skills; Primavera and Expedition are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Project Management personnel to ensure we are meeting the job specifications.
• Review data to determine material type and size then prepare itemized lists.
• Purchase, expedite and receive permanent material to ensure proper quantity and quality are received.
• Perform material take offs and ensure proper quantity is ordered in a timely manner to meet the job deadlines.
• Review inventory parts received for correct specifications.
• Resolve any problems with parts that are not correct or have been shipped out of sequence.
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare for construction bids or installations.
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
• Ensure that assembly and installation is correct and to specifications.
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates for change orders and resolve any issues.
• Generate new drawings on-site for change orders or modifications.
• Other duties as assigned
• Pursuing an Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) or Construction Management (CSM) degree
• Must have good communication skills, verbal and written, with all levels from client, management to workers and subs
• Must have good computer skills (experience with Primavera and Expedition are a plus)
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers/clients/vendors and take direction from site manager
• Must be able to utilize math at the college level and read/operate precision measuring equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, shop drawings, procedure manuals and safety rules
• Candidate will be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check

Skills

Communication skills

Read blueprints

Math at college level

Computer skills

Primavera

Expedition

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree in progress

Tools

Primavera

Expedition

Job description

Thompson Turner Construction offers an internship program that provides meaningful, hands-on field experience in construction management. Interns are assigned to a job site and work with a Project Manager and mentor to develop industry knowledge and leadership skills for workforce entry.

Interns monitor site activities, review drawings and specs, and ensure compliance with codes, safety rules, and schedules. Strong communication, blueprint reading, and math skills are required.