Long Island - Construction Intern

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Sep 20

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Construction & Surveying
Engineering

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 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

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 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

FAQs

What type of candidates are you looking for in this internship?

We are looking for undergraduate students interested in gaining hands-on practical experience in the construction field.

What will be the duration of the internship?

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

Will I need to provide my own transportation?

Yes, transportation is required as assignments may include both office and job site locations.

Is housing provided during the internship?

Housing may be provided in certain situations, but it is not guaranteed for all interns.

Who will I be reporting to during my internship?

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

What kind of tasks will I be assigned during my internship?

Tasks may include quantity take-off, preconstruction surveys, submittal reviews, assisting with estimates, and attending weekly progress meetings, among others.

What technical skills should I have for this internship?

You should be familiar with software such as Primavera, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Exchange.

What is the salary range for this internship position?

The salary range for this position is between $817.00 and $1,384.00.

Are there opportunities for learning and development during the internship?

Yes, interns will have the opportunity to learn engineering and technical aspects of the project both in the field and in the office.

Is this position open to individuals with disabilities and veterans?

Yes, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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.