What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Construction Internship position at Plant Construction?
Location: Silicon Valley & Los Angeles (please specify on application)
About Plant Construction:
Plant Construction Company, L.P. is a San Francisco-based firm that has provided general contracting and construction management services from the Bay Area to Southern California and beyond since 1947. We work in partnership with clients and architects to steward their vision for each project, and deliver outstanding quality in the most complex and challenging scenarios. While we are known for seismic retrofits of occupied facilities; adaptive re-uses and conversions; and renovations in the inherently unpredictable environment of historic buildings, we perform a wide variety of deliveries in both the public and private sectors. From affordable housing renovations for at-need communities to entire new mixed-use developments, there is no project we cannot successfully complete on time and on budget.
About the Internship:
Our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive learning experience that prepares you for a career at Plant Construction Company, L.P. As an intern, you will be paired with a Project Manager mentor who will offer guidance and support throughout your internship. You will be assigned to a specific project, allowing you to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of project management, including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, construction technology, field operations, office operations, materials, and compliance with building codes and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct quantity take-offs and reach out to vendors and subcontractors to obtain proposals.
- Assist in maintaining project records and documentation.
- Prepare shop drawings for review and approval.
- Assist with daily field reports.
- Participate in safety inspections and complete safety training.
- Log and process project submittals.
- Support cost control, inventory management, scheduling efforts, and problem-solving initiatives.
- Collaborate with project managers and superintendents, taking on responsibilities and tasks.
- Coordinate and monitor subcontractor activities, verify work completion, and provide progress updates.
- Process change orders and work orders efficiently.
- Arrange for utility services and secure necessary permits.
- Oversee punch list activities to ensure project completion.
- Expedite material deliveries and assist in documenting and preparing claims.
- Create charts and formal reports
- Participate in tours of other job sites as opportunities arise.
- Receive training in software such as Procore, Sage Timberline 300, and other relevant databases.
Schedule: This is a full-time position, requiring 40 hours of work per week.
Salary : $30
