What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Intern position at The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company?
Job Description
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. Qualified applicants will assist project teams in managing construction projects / including all phases from bidding to final completion.
Assignments include office and job site; relocation to a remote sites may be required.
Transportation is required.
Work periods are 10-14 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 project manager, superintendent, project engineer or field engineer. You may be assigned to the office, jobsite or mix of both.
Tasks Assigned : You will be learning the engineering and technical aspects of the project both in the field and in the office. Your experience will include some or all the following :
Request for information (RFI) review / submission / response & maintenance of log.
Interfacing with subcontractors & suppliers
Attending weekly progress & coordination meetings
Assisting with coordinating the work between the owner, architect & subcontractors
Assisting during the bid process with things such as subcontractor outreach / solicitation, bid package development, bid review & verification, etc.
Assist with reviewing construction documents & specifications.
Assisting with reviewing all document revisions & clarifications
Assisting with maintaining field records
Assisting with estimates / budgets / value engineering / constructability surveys
Assist with writing subcontracts & purchase orders.
Assisting with preparing billings change orders for owner
Assisting with verification & approval of invoices
Assisting with ordering & expediting materials
Assisting with quality control & safety management, including inspections, tool box talks, project-specific program review & development, first work inspections and documentation.
Assisting with managing subcontracts
Assisting with permit process
Assisting with performing scheduling, estimating & project management
Punchlist & project closeout
Cooperating & working with field project management
Assisting with developing monthly reports
Assisting with site logistics plan development and implementation
Verifying and tracking work progress and field productivity
And any other duties that may be assigned
Required Skills
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