Construction Intern

Construction Intern Category Construction Operations Job Location 445 Hutchinson Ave, Suite 142, Columbus, Ohio Position Type Intern Please note: * Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.

* The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

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 sites 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.