Construction Intern
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company•Downers Grove, IL
•$18 - $33•Hybrid
About The Position
This internship is 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 may include office and job site work, and relocation to a remote site may be required. Transportation is required for this role. The work periods are typically 10-12 weeks, with 40 hours per week. Housing may be provided in certain situations.
Requirements
- Open to undergraduate students interested in gaining hands-on practical experience in the construction field.
- Candidates should be in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline, engineering technology or construction management, construction technology.
- Familiarity with Primavera, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc.
Responsibilities
- Assist project teams in managing construction projects/ including all phases from bidding to final completion.
- Learn the engineering and technical aspects of the project both in the field and in the office.
- Perform quantity take-off.
- Assist with layout.
- Conduct preconstruction/as-built surveys.
- Review and approve shop drawings and maintain log.
- Review and approve submittals and maintain log.
- Review/submit and maintain log for Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Respond to subcontractor RFIs.
- Interface with subcontractors & suppliers.
- Attend weekly progress meetings.
- Assist with coordinating the work between the owner, architect & subcontractors.
- Assist during the bid process.
- Assist with reviewing construction documents & specifications.
- Assist with reviewing all document revisions & clarifications.
- Assist with maintaining field records.
- Assist with estimates/budgets/value engineering/constructability surveys.
- Assist with writing contracts & purchase orders.
- Assist with preparing billings to owner & submitting change orders.
- Assist with approval of invoices.
- Assist with ordering & expediting materials.
- Assist with scheduling & updates.
- Assist with quality control & safety.
- Assist with settling contracts.
- Assist with permit process.
- Assist with performing costing, scheduling, estimating & project management.
- Assist with punchlist & project closeout.
- Cooperate & work with field project management.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned.
Benefits
- Housing may be provided in certain situations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
