VDC Intern

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing may be provided

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in the Washington, DC Metro Area is seeking undergraduate interns to gain hands‑on experience in VDC and Digital Technologies across office and job site settings.

Interns will learn through structured tasks, supporting VDC and project teams, and may participate in phases from initiation to turnover during a 10–12 week, 40-hour work week. Housing may be provided in certain situations.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student seeking hands-on VDC experience.
• Open to college interns with interest in construction tech and digital delivery.
• Willing to work at both office and job site locations in Maryland/DC area.

Responsibilities

• Learn how technology improves construction processes on site and in the office.
• Support VDC and project teams with 3D modeling, phasing, 4D scheduling.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Contribute to digital twin development and integrated turnover.
• Engage with architects, engineers and owners to resolve conflicts.
• Participate in site visits and office coordination meetings.

Tools

SketchUp

Autodesk CAD

Revit

Navisworks Manage

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

This position is for the Washington, DC Metro Area which includes :

• College Park, MD office
• Arlington, VA office
• Herndon, VA office

Please note:

• Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.
• The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

What It Takes

Open to undergraduate students interested in gaining hands‑on practical experience in the construction field with a specialization in Virtual Building practices and Digital Technologies.

Qualified applicants will assist our VDC and project teams through all phases of a project‑from initiation through turnover.

• Assignments include office and job site; relocation to a remote‑sites may be required.
• Transportation is required.
• Work periods are 10‑12 weeks; 40 hours/week.
• Housing may be provided in certain situations.

Intern Job Description

Reporting Relationship: Depending on the work assignment, interns will report to a VDC Manager, Project Manager, Superintendent, or VDC Engineer. You may be assigned to the office, jobsite or mix of both.

Tasks Assigned:

You will be learning how technology enhances construction processes in addition to technical aspects of the project both in the field and in the office. Your experience will include some or all the following:

VDC- Specific Tasks

• 3D Modeling to support various use cases such as:
  • Site Logistics Planning
  • 3D printing applications
  • Mixed media such as Virtual Reality, Augmented or Mixed Reality
  • Virtual Mock‑ups
  • Existing Conditions Documentation
• Rendering and animations to support project visualization
• Creating phasing and 4D scheduling animations in different mediums
• 5D Model Quantity Takeoffs
• Assisting with Reality Capture and Laser Scanning
• Assisting with a Project's Virtual Building Program to support 3D coordination of specific trade partners' work prior to installation
• Working closely with Architect, Engineers and Owners to mitigate construction conflicts uncovered during the Virtual Building Process
• Supporting Prefabrication and Offsite construction practices
• Using a total station to support digital layout
• Creating composite drawings associated with the Virtual Building Program to support submittal and contract requirements
• Developing 3D as‑built deliverables
• Assisting with Integrated Digital Turnover and the development of digital twins

General Construction Tasks:

• Writing RFIs (Request for information) to support the Virtual Building Program
• Responding to subcontractor RFIs
• Interfacing with subcontractors
• Attending weekly meetings including but not limited to OAC, Virtual Building, Subcontractor and Team
• Assist with reviewing construction documents & specifications
• Assisting with reviewing all document revisions & clarifications
• Assisting with quality control & safety
• Punchlist & project closeout
• Cooperating & working with field project management
• And any other duties that may be assigned

Required Skills

Technical Capabilities

You should be familiar with the following software: Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint; Sketchup and Autodesk CAD, Revit, & Navisworks Manage.

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

**The Company's pay ranges are dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to role, previous internships with the Company, education experience, and location. The pay range listed is subject to change at any time, in the Company's discretion, and does not alter in any way the at‑will nature of the employment relationship. The foregoing information reflects pay range only and does not include other forms of compensation to which employees may be entitled.

This salary range is for Maryland/DC only.

Salary Range

$17.00 - $32.00