Intern - Construction

Fairway Management, Inc. • Columbia, MO

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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. Its internship program gives college students hands-on exposure to both the business and field sides of construction, including project pipelines and field activities alongside superintendents and foremen. Interns may work directly with the VP of Operations, project managers, project coordinators, project superintendents, foremen, and other team members.

The intern supports preconstruction, project management, and field teams, and learns about the general operations of multifamily and senior-living construction. The work takes place in the office and at project sites. Reliable transportation to designated work locations is required, as are overtime when needed and overnight travel when 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 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, walk around jobsites and climb stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• 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-team duties.
• Assist the field team in understanding site logistics and scheduling, ensuring safety standards are met, reviewing drawings, and checking that work follows contract documents.
• Work with the field team to understand problems and provide solutions.
• Learn the general operations of the multifamily and senior-living general construction business.
• Conduct business professionally and ethically.
• Provide reliable transportation to the designated office or project location.
• Work overtime as required and travel overnight as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern