Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Construction Intern
About The Position
The Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Construction Intern gains hands-on practical experience in the construction field while assisting project teams in managing construction projects through all phases, from bidding to final completion. Intern assignments may take place in an office, at a jobsite, or in a mix of both, and may require relocation to remote sites. 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
- Undergraduate student interested in gaining hands-on practical experience in the construction field.
- Transportation is required.
- Available for a 10–12-week work period at 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Assist with quantity take-offs and layout.
- Assist with preconstruction and as-built surveys.
- Review and approve shop drawings and maintain related logs.
- Review and approve submittals and maintain related logs.
- Review and submit RFIs, maintain related logs, 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 bid process.
- Review 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
