Intern - 25-26 College Recruiting (Des Moines)

Turner Construction•West Des Moines, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking to make an impact and gain hands-on experience with a global leader in construction? Turner Construction is inviting college students to apply for an internship opportunity that could shape your future and help you develop skills that will set you apart in the industry. As an industry leader with over 120 years of experience, Turner Construction has been behind iconic projects across the globe, including 10 of the world’s 100 tallest buildings. Turner’s rich Iowa history began with the construction of the iconic Hazen Water Tower in 1930 located at 48th and Hickman in Des Moines and continues today as Iowa’s leading General Contractor. Turner’s Des Moines office portfolio includes everything from healthcare, higher education, aviation, municipalities, commercial, sports, critical facilities, office building, and renovations. During your internship, you’ll get the chance to work on groundbreaking projects and see firsthand how our team brings ambitious ideas to life. At Turner, we’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment where all employees can thrive. Ready to build something meaningful with us? Apply today and start your journey toward becoming part of a team that inspires greatness, fosters innovation, and makes a real impact on the world! Position Description: Assist in day-to-day supervised activities related to the development of a construction project to build foundational knowledge in construction management, business and project financial management, project safety protocols, subcontractor relationships, quality control, and project coordination and lifecycle. Where applicable, your assignment will support learning that applies to earning educational credits.

Requirements

Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program or enrolled in a Co-op program, recommended majors include and not limited to Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related field of study, and at minimum 1 year of completed education, and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Must be 18 years of age, to work at a construction project site
Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry
Commitment to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment
Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills, in English language required
Ability to read and comprehend written information
Assume personal and professional accountability for own actions and activities
Able to work independently, with direction and supervision, and in team environment
Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement
Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and participate

Responsibilities

Support project team with meeting coordination, material tracking, file management, document control, and progress reporting.
Comprehend and follow project site signage and supervisor instructions as directed.
Provide progress reports to supervisor and be receptive to learning about construction management.
Relate and apply knowledge acquired in the academic setting to work activities.
Maintain professional relationships with employees, customers, clients, and subcontractors.
Participate in training, meetings, and orientation.
Comply with safety protocols, follow safety expectations, and wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
Assist with project start-up activities and provide support to Project Engineer, Project Superintendent, and/or Project Manager.
Assist with collection and review of information and approvals for processing shop drawings, submittals, and Requests for Information (RFIs).
Assist with preparation and distribution of information for contract requirements to appropriate parties.
Assist with preparation of estimates for changes in work from subcontractors.
Attend project site visits to observe and document construction field activities.
Assist with preparation of and conduct correspondence and communication as directed to Architects, Engineers, vendors, and subcontractors in connection with performing their assigned trades.
Assist with communication to Trades and subcontractors to understand and track job schedules.
Assist with monitoring contractor compliance with Turner’s safety program, as directed.
Assist with preparation of quantity take-offs and studies for project items using either traditional or computer-aided programs, learning and discussing details necessary to complete project.
Request and distribute subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work to assemble proposals for delivery system.
Assist with project close out preparations.