Construction Intern

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Construction Intern role is open to undergraduate students seeking hands-on practical experience in construction. Interns assist project teams in managing construction projects through phases ranging from bidding to final completion. Assignments may include office work, job-site work, or a combination of both; relocation to remote sites may be required. Transportation is required. Work periods last 10–12 weeks at 40 hours per week. Housing may be provided in certain situations. Interns learn the engineering and technical aspects of projects in both field and office settings. Depending on the assignment, they report to a project manager, superintendent, project engineer, or field engineer.

Requirements

  • Be an undergraduate student interested in gaining hands-on practical experience in construction.
  • Be pursuing a Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline, engineering technology, construction management, or construction technology.
  • Transportation is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with quantity take-offs and layout.
  • Assist with preconstruction and as-built surveys.
  • Review and approve shop drawings and maintain the related log.
  • Review and approve submittals and maintain the related log.
  • Review and submit requests for information (RFIs), maintain the related log, and respond to subcontractor RFIs.
  • Interface with subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Attend weekly progress meetings.
  • Assist in coordinating work among the owner, architect, and subcontractors.
  • Assist during the bidding process.
  • Assist with reviewing construction documents, specifications, revisions, and clarifications.
  • Assist with maintaining field records.
  • Assist with estimates, budgets, value engineering, constructability surveys, contracts, and purchase orders.
  • Assist with preparing owner billings, submitting change orders, and approving invoices.
  • Assist with ordering and expediting materials.
  • Assist with scheduling and schedule updates.
  • Assist with quality control and safety.
  • Assist with settling contracts and the permit process.
  • Assist with costing, scheduling, estimating, and project management.
  • Assist with punch lists and project closeout.
  • Cooperate and work with field project management.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Housing may be provided in certain situations.
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