Summer Intern - Industrial Construction

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is offering a summer internship focused on construction management and field experience. You will work at a job site alongside a Project Manager and mentor to develop leadership and industry knowledge for immediate workforce entry.

Interns monitor site activities, assume responsibility for material scheduling, and ensure compliance with specifications and codes while supporting a safe, high-quality project environment across Southeast sites.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) or Construction Management degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels.
• Familiarity with Primavera or Expedition is a plus.
• Ability to read, write and interpret blueprints; basic math.
• Must pass drug test and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers on site to meet specifications.
• Review data to determine material type and size; prepare itemized lists.
• Purchase, expedite and receive permanent material to ensure timely delivery.
• Perform material take offs and ensure quantities meet deadlines.
• Review inventory for correct specifications and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze blueprints and proposals to prepare for bids or installations.
• Compute cost factors for planning, organizing, scheduling work and bids.
• Ensure assembly and installation meet specifications; discuss change orders.
• Generate on-site drawings for change orders or modifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading blueprints

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree (in progress)

Tools

Primavera

Expedition

Job description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description

At Thompson Construction, our internships provide a meaningful, hands-on field experience to prepare you for a career in the construction industry. Interns are assigned to a job site and work to build their skills around construction management and the various business needs of the project. They work hand in hand with their Project Manager as well as their mentor to build the industry knowledge and leadership skills needed to make immediate impact upon workforce entry. Join us this summer and realize your potential!

Interns are responsible for monitoring activities at their assigned construction sites. Inspects construction site daily and works with vendors to schedule deliveries/ensures that materials are delivered on time. Responsible for reviewing specifications or drawings and ensuring that construction progresses as scheduled and contract specifications are adhered to. Works to ensure that all state, federal and industry codes or specifications are followed. Also reports to management any deviations and works on corrections. Works in a safe and timely manner with the best quality possible. Interns will be assigned to job sites throughout the Southeast.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Project Management personnel to ensure we are meeting the job specifications
• Review data to determine material type and size then prepare itemized lists
• Purchase, expedite and receive permanent material to ensure proper quantity and quality are received
• Perform material take offs and ensure proper quantity is ordered in a timely manner to meet the job deadlines
• Review inventory parts received for correct specifications
• Resolve any problems with parts that are not correct or have been shipped out of sequence
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare for construction bids or installations
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness
• Ensure that assembly and installation is correct and to specifications
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates for change orders and resolve any issues.
• Generate new drawings on-site for change orders or modifications
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Pursuing an Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) or Construction Management (CSM) degree
• Must have good communication skills, verbal and written, with all levels from client, management to workers and subs
• Must have good computer skills (experience with Primavera and Expedition are a plus)
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers/clients/vendors and take direction from site manager
• Must be able to utilize math at the college level and read/operate precision measuring equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, shop drawings, procedure manuals and safety rules
• Candidate will be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check

Benefits

• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.