Hands-On Construction Internship: Learn & Build Projects

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing may be provided

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking undergraduates for an internship to gain hands-on experience across construction projects in Charlottesville, VA. Interns will support project teams on tasks from bidding through final completion, in both office and field settings.

Assignments may require relocation to remote sites; transportation is required, and housing may be provided in certain situations.

Qualifications

• Open to undergraduate students seeking hands‑on practical experience in the construction field.
• Assignments include office and job site; relocation to remote sites may be required.
• Transportation is required.
• Housing may be provided in certain situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take‑offs and layout tasks.
• Assist with preconstruction surveys and as‑built surveys.
• Review shop drawings and maintain logs for submittals, RFIs, and invoices.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, and subcontractors; attend progress meetings.
• Assist with bids, cost estimates, scheduling, and project management.
• Support with cost control, POs, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Undergraduate student (Engineering/Construction)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking undergraduates for an internship to gain hands-on experience across construction projects in Charlottesville, VA. Interns will support project teams on tasks from bidding through final completion, in both office and field settings.

Assignments may require relocation to remote sites; transportation is required, and housing may be provided in certain situations.