Construction Intern
Category
Construction Operations
Job Location
2777 East Camelback Rd Suite 150, Phoenix, Arizona
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:
•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.