Construction Intern

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

About the role

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 10-14 weeks; 40 hours/week. Housing may be provided in certain situations.

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 a mix of both.

Responsibilities

• Quantity take-off
• Layout
• Preconstruction/as-built surveys
• Shop drawing & submittal review/approval & maintenance of log
• Request for information (RFI) review/submission/response & maintenance of log
• Interfacing with subcontractors & suppliers
• Attending weekly progress & coordination meetings
• Assisting with coordinating the work between the owner, architect & subcontractors
• Assisting during the bid process with things such as subcontractor outreach/solicitation, bid package development, bid review & verification, etc.
• Assist with reviewing construction documents & specifications
• Assisting with reviewing all document revisions & clarifications
• Assisting with maintaining field records
• Assisting with estimates/budgets/value engineering/constructability surveys
• Assist with writing subcontracts & purchase orders
• Assisting with preparing billings change orders for owner
• Assisting with verification & approval of invoices
• Assisting with ordering & expediting materials
• Assisting with quality control & safety management, including inspections, tool box talks, project-specific program review & development, first work inspections, and documentation
• Assisting with managing subcontracts
• Assisting with permit process
• Assisting with performing scheduling, estimating & project management
• Punchlist & project closeout
• Cooperating & working with field project management
• Assisting with developing monthly reports
• Assisting with site logistics plan development and implementation
• Verifying and tracking work progress and field productivity
• And any other duties that may be assigned