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 10-12 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 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:
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
