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The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Jacksonville

AI generated summary

  • You must be an undergraduate student, willing to assist in construction projects, relocate if needed, have transportation, and be familiar with Primavera and Microsoft Office software.
  • You will assist with quantity take-offs, surveys, document reviews, RFIs, coordination meetings, estimating, scheduling, quality control, and project closeout tasks.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • You should be familiar with the following software: Primavera, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc.

Responsibilities

  • 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

FAQs

What type of students are eligible for the Construction Intern position?

Open to undergraduate students interested in gaining hands-on practical experience in the construction field.

Where is the job location for the Construction Intern position?

The job location is 4309 Pablo Oaks Court, Suite 3, Jacksonville, Florida.

What is the duration of the internship?

The work periods are 10-12 weeks, with a commitment of 40 hours per week.

Is housing provided for interns?

Housing may be provided in certain situations.

What kind of transportation is required for this internship?

Transportation is required, as assignments may involve both office and job site locations.

Who will the interns report to during their assignments?

Interns will report to a project manager, superintendent, project engineer, or field engineer, depending on the work assignment.

What types of tasks will interns be involved in?

Interns will assist with various tasks, including quantity take-off, layout, preconstruction surveys, shop drawing reviews, attending progress meetings, and more.

What software skills are required for this position?

Familiarity with Primavera, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Exchange is required.

Is this internship a paid position?

The job description does not specify whether the internship is paid; please inquire during the application process for clarification.

Does the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company provide equal opportunity employment?

Yes, the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including for disabled individuals and veterans.

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The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Working together is who we are and what we do.

Real Estate
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1909
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

“How fortunate we all are to work in an industry that produces such a tangible work product that affects so many profoundly. All of us face difficult obstacles on all of our projects, but at the end of the day, we collectively turn around, look at what we’ve created, and it takes our breath away. It’s why we do it.” - Tim Regan, President and CEO Whiting-Turner provides construction management, general contracting, design-build and integrated project delivery services on projects small and large for a diverse group of customers. Since 1909, the firm has been guided by the principles of integrity, excellence and an unwavering dedication to customer delight. With offices nationwide, the firm’s over 4,000 salaried professionals provide depth of resources to service nationally and to build locally. The mission of Whiting-Turner is to build on our reputation for integrity, excellence, experience and leadership as the nation’s finest construction organization. Our demonstrated stability, industry standing and financial strength serves as a model for the construction industry. Our strategy to promote from within allows us to develop our talent and leadership internally and encourages employee retention. We perennially rank with the top domestic general building contractors by Engineering News-Record (ENR), and do so through internal growth, not acquisition. Whiting-Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans, and is committed to diversity in our workplaces.