Construction Management Intern: Site & Project Support

Turner Construction; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Turner Construction's Columbus Main division is offering an internship to support a live construction project on site. You will gain foundational exposure to construction management, project coordination, safety protocols, and related financial and administrative tasks.

Under supervision, you will assist with meeting coordination, progress reporting, document control, RFIs, shop drawings, and communications with architects, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited degree program, with at least 1 year of completed education.
• Must be 18 years of age and able to work on a construction site.
• Desire to learn construction management and related disciplines.
• Commitment to work standard business hours and potential overtime.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to read and comprehend written information.
• Proactive, curious, and able to work independently or in a team.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Some travel may be required; access to reliable transportation.

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 acquired in the academic setting to work activities.
• Maintain professional relationships with employees, customers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Participate in training, meetings, and orientation.
• Comply with safety protocols, follow safety expectations, and wear appropriate PPE.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
• Assist with project start-up activities and provide support to Project Engineer, Project Superintendent, and/or Project Manager.
• Assist with collection and review of information and approvals for processing shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of information for contract requirements to appropriate parties.
• Assist with preparation of estimates for changes in work from subcontractors.
• Attend project site visits to observe and document construction field activities.
• Assist with preparation of and conduct correspondence and communication as directed to Architects, Engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Assist with communication to Trades and subcontractors to understand and track job schedules.
• Assist with monitoring contractor compliance with Turner's safety program.
• Assist with preparation of quantity take-offs and studies for project items using traditional or computer-aided programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Read and comprehend written info

Teamwork

Proactive and eager to learn

Education

Degree in Progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Turner Construction's Columbus Main division is offering an internship to support a live construction project on site. You will gain foundational exposure to construction management, project coordination, safety protocols, and related financial and administrative tasks.

Under supervision, you will assist with meeting coordination, progress reporting, document control, RFIs, shop drawings, and communications with architects, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.