Intern - Construction

Fairway Management, Inc. • Atlanta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairway Construction Co., Inc. (FWC), part of JES Holdings, LLC, provides general contracting, construction consultation, and design-build services for single-family homes, senior communities, multifamily developments, conventional housing, and historic-property rehabilitation. The FWC internship gives college students hands-on exposure to both the business and field sides of construction. Interns learn about project operations and the project pipeline, and work with field staff, including superintendents and foremen. They also work with members of the FWC team, including the VP of Operations, project managers, project coordinators, superintendents, and foremen.

The role is based in the office and at project sites. Interns support preconstruction, project management, and field teams, and learn about the general operations of multifamily and senior-living construction. The position may require overtime and overnight travel as needed.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree at a four-year college or university, majoring in construction, building management, or a similar discipline.
• Daily access to a vehicle for commuting to the office or construction project sites.
• Ability to travel, possibly overnight, for projects as needed.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Access.
• Ability to operate an insured and licensed vehicle.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting up to 50 pounds, walking around job sites, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the preconstruction team with estimating, budget creation, bid solicitation, subcontractor qualification, and administrative duties.
• Assist the project management team with document management, RFIs, submittal management, subcontractor communication, and other project duties.
• Assist the field team in understanding site logistics and scheduling, ensuring safety standards are met, reviewing drawings, and confirming work follows contract documents.
• Work with the field team to understand problems and provide solutions.
• Learn about general operations in the multifamily and senior-living construction business.
• Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner.
• Provide reliable transportation to the designated work location.
• Work overtime as required and travel overnight as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern