The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

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Job Description What It Takes Open to undergraduate students interested in gaining hands-on practical experience in the construction field. Qualified applicants will assist project teams in managing construction projects/ including all phases from bidding to final completion. • Assignments include office and job site; relocation to a remote site may be required. • Transportation is required. • Work periods are 10-12 weeks; 40 hours/week. • Housing may be provided in certain situations. Intern Job Description Reporting Relationship: Depending on the work assignment, interns will report to a project manager, superintendent, project engineer or field engineer. You may be assigned to the office, jobsite or mix of both. Tasks Assigned: You will be learning the engineering and technical aspects of the project both in the field and in the office. Your experience will include some or all the following: • Quantity take-off • Layout • Preconstruction/as-built surveys • Shop drawing review/approval & maintenance of log • Submittal review/approval & maintenance of log • Request for information (RFI) review/submission & maintenance of log • Responding to subcontractor RFIs • Interfacing with subcontractors & suppliers • Attending weekly progress meetings • Assisting with coordinating the work between the owner, architect & subcontractors • Assisting during the bid process • Assist with reviewing construction documents & specifications • Assisting with reviewing all document revisions & clarifications • Assisting with maintaining field record • Assisting with estimates/budgets/value engineering/constructability surveys Assist with writing contracts & purchase orders • Assisting with preparing billings to owner & submitting change orders • Assisting with approval of invoices • Assisting with ordering & expediting materials • Assisting with scheduling & updates • Assisting with quality control & safety • Assisting with settling contracts • Assisting with permit process • Assisting with performing costing, scheduling, estimating & project management • Punchlist & project closeout • Cooperating & working with field project management • And any other duties that may be assigned Required Skills Technical Capabilities You should be familiar with the following software: Primavera, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc. The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.