Construction Project Intern—Site Learning & Coordination

Turner Construction; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction invites motivated students to join as an Intern on an active Philadelphia project. You will work under supervision to gain foundational knowledge in construction management, business and project financial management, safety protocols, and subcontractor coordination.

You will assist with meetings, document control, progress reporting, and site activities, while applying classroom knowledge to real-world project tasks and developing professional communication and teamwork

Qualifications

• Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program or enrolled in a Co-op program, recommended majors include and not limited to Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related field of study, and at minimum 1 year of completed education, and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 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
• 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 either traditional or computer-aided programs
• Request and distribute subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work to assemble proposals for delivery system
• Assist with project close out preparations

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Progress

Job description

Turner Construction invites motivated students to join as an Intern on an active Philadelphia project. You will work under supervision to gain foundational knowledge in construction management, business and project financial management, safety protocols, and subcontractor coordination.

You will assist with meetings, document control, progress reporting, and site activities, while applying classroom knowledge to real-world project tasks and developing professional communication and teamwork