Construction Superintendent Summer Internship

Benchmark Construction Company•Ellicott City, MD

5d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Summer Internship Adventure! We are who we are because of our people! Our strength is our culture and the tight-knit team we have formed. Our people can be summed up in three words: Hungry, Humble, and Smart. Benchmark is a place where you will have fun, be challenged, be encouraged, grow, and form real, authentic, & genuine relationships. Internship Highlights Hands-on experience. Get your hands dirty and experience construction firsthand. You are given the same responsibilities as full-time employees and will be trusted and empowered. Mentorship. Learn from the best. You will be assigned a coach who will guide you every step of the way. Classroom to Construction. Apply what you have been learning to real-life projects. Connection & Collaboration. You will work on a team that you will get to build a connection with. We also like to have fun and will have get-togethers, training, and celebrations along the way. Learn More: Built to Lead Internship Program - Benchmark Construction

Requirements

Above all, you are hungry, humble, and smart.
Tech-Savvy – You know your way around Microsoft Office and pick up new computer skills quickly.
Clear Communicator – Whether it’s writing an email or speaking in a meeting, you can express ideas effectively.
Organized & On Top of It – You can juggle multiple tasks, stay on schedule, and keep things running smoothly.
Customer-Focused – You believe that putting the client first is the key to success.
Flexible & Adaptable – Deadlines shift, priorities change—you know how to roll with it and still get things done.
People-Smarts– You’re comfortable having face-to-face conversations with customers, coworkers, and leadership.
Active & Engaged – Whether sitting, standing, or moving around the job site, you’re ready to jump in where needed.
Team Player – You contribute to a positive work environment.
Safety-Oriented - Put safety first, it's the most important thing you will do. If you see job site hazards, tell the Safety Officer or Foreman/Superintendent

Responsibilities

Work alongside a Superintendent to lay out the project for general trades and subcontractors.
Direct and coordinate the activities for our team and the trade partners, striving for each project portion to be excellent.
Collaborate with the Superintendent and PM to plan and maintain work schedules.
Assist in managing daily logs, manpower timesheets, 3-week schedules, safety meetings, and more.
Handle a variety of tasks, from shop drawing reviews to progress photos, submittals, and site deliveries.
Keep meticulous records, including employee performance evaluations.
Explain plans to our team + the subs.
Help update As-Built drawings to keep everything on track and think about quality standards not only being met but exceeded.
Play an active role in the Safety Committee, promoting a culture of safety across the whole project.
Attend Superintendent meetings, ready to contribute valuable insights on manpower needs and project schedules.
Shine at the Turnover Meeting, asking questions that demonstrate your commitment to project success.
Participate in Project Kickoff Meetings, focusing on allocating our resources to safety and quality control programs, staffing requirements, and necessary certifications/training.