Construction Intern

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

14d ago

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
New Haven

AI generated summary

You must be an undergraduate, willing to assist in construction projects, work 10-12 weeks, provide transportation, and be familiar with Primavera and Microsoft software. Relocation may be required.
You will assist with quantity take-offs, surveys, RFI management, submittal reviews, document revisions, scheduling, and project coordination while ensuring quality control and safety on site.

Requirements

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 10-12 weeks; 40 hours/week.
Housing may be provided in certain situations.
You should be familiar with the following software: Primavera, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc.

Responsibilities

Quantity take-off
Layout
Preconstruction/as-built surveys
Shop drawing review/approval & maintenance of log
Submittal review/approval & maintenance of log
Request for information (RFI) review/submission & maintenance of log
Responding to subcontractor RFIs
Interfacing with subcontractors & suppliers
Attending weekly progress meetings
Assisting with coordinating the work between the owner, architect & subcontractors
Assisting during the bid process
Assist with reviewing construction documents & specifications
Assisting with reviewing all document revisions & clarifications
Assisting with maintaining field record
Assisting with estimates/budgets/value engineering/constructability surveys
Assist with writing contracts & purchase orders
Assisting with preparing billings to owner & submitting change orders
Assisting with approval of invoices
Assisting with ordering & expediting materials
Assisting with scheduling & updates
Assisting with quality control & safety
Assisting with settling contracts
Assisting with permit process
Assisting with performing costing, scheduling, estimating & project management
Punchlist & project closeout
Cooperating & working with field project management
And any other duties that may be assigned

FAQs

What is the location of the Construction Intern position?

The Construction Intern position is located at 285 Nicoll St Suite 201, New Haven, Connecticut.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship work period is 10-12 weeks.

Are there any transportation requirements for the internship?

Yes, transportation is required for the internship.

Will housing be provided for interns?

Housing may be provided in certain situations.

What type of candidates are you looking for?

We are looking for undergraduate students interested in gaining hands-on practical experience in the construction field.

Who will interns report to during their internship?

Interns will report to a project manager, superintendent, project engineer, or field engineer, depending on the work assignment.

What types of tasks will interns be assigned?

Interns will be involved in a variety of tasks including quantity take-off, layout, submittal review, responding to subcontractor RFIs, and assisting with project management tasks.

What software should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should be familiar with Primavera, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Exchange.

Is there flexibility in work assignments between the office and job site?

Yes, interns may be assigned to the office, jobsite, or a mix of both based on the project needs.

Are there any prerequisites to apply for the internship?

Candidates must be undergraduate students interested in the construction field.

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Working together is who we are and what we do.

Real Estate

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1909

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

“How fortunate we all are to work in an industry that produces such a tangible work product that affects so many profoundly. All of us face difficult obstacles on all of our projects, but at the end of the day, we collectively turn around, look at what we’ve created, and it takes our breath away. It’s why we do it.” - Tim Regan, President and CEO Whiting-Turner provides construction management, general contracting, design-build and integrated project delivery services on projects small and large for a diverse group of customers. Since 1909, the firm has been guided by the principles of integrity, excellence and an unwavering dedication to customer delight. With offices nationwide, the firm’s over 4,000 salaried professionals provide depth of resources to service nationally and to build locally. The mission of Whiting-Turner is to build on our reputation for integrity, excellence, experience and leadership as the nation’s finest construction organization. Our demonstrated stability, industry standing and financial strength serves as a model for the construction industry. Our strategy to promote from within allows us to develop our talent and leadership internally and encourages employee retention. We perennially rank with the top domestic general building contractors by Engineering News-Record (ENR), and do so through internal growth, not acquisition. Whiting-Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans, and is committed to diversity in our workplaces.

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