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 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.
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.
National ENR Top 25 General Contractor seeking qualified engineers and managers for various commercial and industrial projects throughout California, including but not limited to higher education, science and technology, corporate office, mission critical, transportation, healthcare, hospitality, industrial manufacturing and life sciences. Current projects range from $1 to $300+ million.
Applicant shall possess a track record of working collaboratively on diverse teams with an emphasis on customer delight. Proven ability to plan, schedule and coordinate subcontract trades is paramount along with ability to interface well with Owners, Architects, Engineers, including the on-site management team.
DRAFT: The Company’s salary ranges are dependent on a number factors including but not limited to role, level and location. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, applicant’s abilities and market and business considerations. The annual base salary range listed is subject to change at any time, in the Company’s discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship. The foregoing information reflects base salary only and does not include other forms of available compensation to which employees may be entitled including but not limited to profit sharing, stock appreciation rights, retirement compensation, travel subsistence, and other compensations/benefits, which are dependent upon various factors including but not limited to years of service, location, performance, etc.
This salary range is for California only. Additional Housing Stipends offered in some locations and certain circumstances.