VDC Intern

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing may be provided

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking an undergraduate intern to join the VDC group in a hands-on construction tech internship. You will train with the VDC team, assist with projects tied to the Houston area, and gain practical experience in virtual building practices and digital technologies.

Assignments span office and field environments, with potential relocation to remote sites and housing support in certain cases.

Qualifications

• Open to undergraduate students interested in hands-on experience in construction with a specialization in Virtual Building practices and Digital Technologies.
• Assist VDC and project teams through all phases of a project—from initiation through turnover.
• Assignments include office and job site; relocation to remote-sites may be required.
• Housing may be provided in certain situations.

Responsibilities

• Learn how technology enhances construction processes in the field and in the office.
• Support 3D modeling, rendering, and 4D/5D scheduling activities.
• Assist with coordination with architects, engineers and owners to mitigate conflicts and support digital turnover.

Skills

3D Modeling

Rendering

VR/AR

Project coordination

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Total Station

Laser Scanning

Job description

This internship is located in Austin, TX, to train with the VDC group while assisting with projects associated with the Houston, TX, office. The successful candidate will ultimately transfer to Houston.

PLEASE NOTE: Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.

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

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