Intern - Virtual Construction

ColonialWebb Contractors Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Career development

401(k) plan with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Medical, dental, life, vision and(dis)

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral incentives

Job summary

ColonialWebb Contractors Company seeks a Virtual Construction Intern to assist Designers in generating CAD documents, coordination drawings, and shop drawings to support construction operations. You will learn from experienced teams and gain exposure to BIM workflows.

Based in Virginia, the internship focuses on hands-on drafting, submittals, and collaboration with Project Managers to ensure solutions meet plans and specifications and fabrication standards.

Qualifications

• Possess High School diploma or equivalent.
• Understand trade (mechanical pipe, plumbing or sheet metal) for commercial/industrial construction.
• Read and understand contract drawings, specs, and submittals.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D design.
• Able to work independently without direct supervision.
• Coordinate multiple activities in a timely manner.
• Attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Maintain urgency and calm in emergencies.
• Work from jobsite environment occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety rules and procedures.
• Coordinate and detail work per plans and specs; advise Project Manager on conflicts.
• Document and provide marked up submittals showing modifications.
• Reduce installation costs through efficient layout and acceptable changes.
• Create efficient layouts by eliminating unnecessary duct, pipe, and fittings.
• Monitor and report when coordination requires more work than contracted.
• Provide full coordination and fabrication drawings and paperwork.
• Visit job sites as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading drawings

Detail oriented

Coordination

Communication

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

3D design

Microsoft Office

Job description

The primary responsibility of the Virtual Construction Intern is assisting the Designers with generating CAD documents, project coordination drawings, working shop drawings, and any documents to support shop and construction operations

Who we are:

At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we’ve been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.

Perks of joining ColonialWebb:

• Competitive wages
• Career development and progression
• 401(k) plan with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral incentives

A day in the life:

• Maintain strict adherence to all company safety rules, regulations, procedures and practices
• Share the “Courage to Care” message with teammates and serve as a positive example of safety
• Coordinates and details work efficiently and in accordance with plans and specifications, and ColonialWebb fabrication standards. Advises the respective Project Manager as conflicts occur
• Documents and provides marked up submittals to Project Manager showing any modifications, or discrepancies related to inline duct and piping devices. This includes, but is not limited to fire, smoke, opposed blade and control dampers on the air side, control valves and in line specialty devices related to the pipe and plumbing side
• Works in a collaborative manner with the respective Project Manager to reduce cost of installation through efficient layout and acceptable changes to contract drawings. Project Management has the authority to direct changes in layout
• Creates an efficient layout by eliminating unnecessary duct, pipe, and fittings during coordination.
• Monitors and reports to the respective Project Manager when coordination and detailing requires work above and beyond that indicated on the contract drawings
• Contacts the BIM Supervisor as conflicts in direction or priority arise
• Reviews and makes familiar all project documents and thoroughly understand scope of work
• Provides accurate estimates for completion of assignments to the Virtual Construction Manager
• Communicates with the respective Project Manager or Project Engineer as required to accomplish assigned tasks. Documents directives and notifies the Detailing Supervisor of any changes effecting the completion of work
• Generates full coordination and fabrication drawings and provides all necessary paperwork to complete task—i.e., pounds of metal, accessories, footage, weld inches, feet of pipe, etc.
• Provides clear, dimensional, and accurate drawings/spool sheets from fabrication
• Visits job sites as necessary to complete work assignments
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

You should have:

• Possess High School diploma or equivalent

• Demonstrate a basic level of understanding of his/her trade (mechanical pipe, plumbing or sheet metal) relative to commercial and industrial construction

• Ability to read and understand contract drawings, specs, and submittals

• Possess basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Possess experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D design

• Ability to work independently without direct supervision

• Ability to coordinate and perform multiple activities in a timely manner

• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail

• Ability to deal diplomatically and effectively with internal and external customers

• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency and remain calm when handling emergencies

• Ability to work from jobsite environment on occasion

EOE M/W/Disability/Vets

• Veterans and those with previous military experience are encouraged to apply