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The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

20d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Salt Lake City

AI generated summary

  • You must be an undergraduate student, assist in managing construction projects, possibly relocate, provide your own transportation, and be familiar with software like Primavera and Microsoft Office.
  • You will assist with quantity take-offs, preconstruction surveys, document reviews, RFIs, subcontractor coordination, meetings, estimates, 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 is the location of the internship?

The internship is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

What type of students can apply for the Construction Intern position?

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

How long is the internship?

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

Is transportation required for this internship?

Yes, transportation is required, and relocation to remote sites may be necessary.

Will housing be provided during the internship?

Housing may be provided in certain situations, depending on the assignment.

Who will the interns report to during the internship?

Depending on the work assignment, interns may report to a project manager, superintendent, project engineer, or field engineer.

What types of tasks will interns assist with?

Interns will assist with a variety of tasks, including quantity take-off, layout, surveys, submittal reviews, and coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers.

What technical skills are required for the intern position?

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

Are there any specific skills or experience needed for the role?

While hands-on experience in construction is beneficial, strong organizational and communication skills are essential for supporting project teams.

Is this position open to individuals with disabilities?

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