Construction Project Intern: Learn, Support, Grow

Turner Construction Company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Detroit, MI invites enrolled interns to join a hands-on construction project team. You will assist on day‑to‑day activities across project management, safety, cost tracking, and coordination, gaining foundational knowledge in construction management and lifecycle processes.

You will work on-site at an active project, support the engineer and superintendent, prepare reports, collect information for RFIs and submittals, and learn to read drawings while adhering to

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, in English language required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written information.
• Assume personal and professional accountability for own actions and activities.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and participate.
• Able to work independently, with direction and supervision, and in 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 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 (Personal Protection Equipment).
• 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 Requests for Information (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 in connection with performing their assigned trades.
• Assist with communication to Trades and subcontractors to understand and track job schedules.
• Assist with monitoring contractor compliance with Turner’s safety program, as directed.
• Assist with preparation of quantity take‑offs and studies for project items using either traditional or computer‑aided programs, learning and discussing details necessary to complete project.
• Request and distribute subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work to assemble proposals for delivery system.
• Assist with project close‑out preparations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Proactive learning

Education

Engineering/Construction mgmt

Co-op program

Job description

Turner Construction Company in Detroit, MI invites enrolled interns to join a hands-on construction project team. You will assist on day‑to‑day activities across project management, safety, cost tracking, and coordination, gaining foundational knowledge in construction management and lifecycle processes.

You will work on-site at an active project, support the engineer and superintendent, prepare reports, collect information for RFIs and submittals, and learn to read drawings while adhering to