Field Intern - Mid Atlantic

Duties and Responsibilities

• Help the Superintendent conduct all day-to-day operations from the field, and occasionally from the main or satellite offices (i.e. meetings, training, etc.)
• Learn the following from the Project Superintendent:
• Knowing and understanding the inherent risks and hazards of the construction industry.
• Maintaining a safe project site, and monitoring and enforcing the Buch Safety Program in accordance with Buch policies and all federal, state, and local laws.
• Provide operational support in all phases of the project, preconstruction, construction, and closeout as required.
• Coordinate and review all field installations to verify compliance with the documents and all federal, state and local requirements, and to the quality standards expected.
• Understand the Contract Documents, including all drawings, specifications, addenda, etc.
• Coordinate submittal and RFI responses and document revisions to ensure that all work is installed in accordance with the most current documents and directives.
• Coordinate all trades, including Owner’s trades as appropriate, while maximizing the production and efficiency necessary to maintain project schedules.
• Provide weekly lookahead schedules for use by the Project Manager.
• Verify that all required permits and licenses have been obtained, are posted on site and coordinate and direct all required inspections.
• Document all aspects of the project in forms and formats required by Buch Construction, including completing daily reports, daily safety reports, and daily quality control reports as well as receiving the same level of daily documentation from subcontractors.

Qualifications & Required Skills

• A willingness to learn project drawings, specifications and scheduling.
• Proficiency with technology (smart phone, tablet, and/or laptop computer).
• An organized approach to managing time by prioritizing tasks.
• An analytical mindset and critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact and collaborate with coworkers, clients, and outside vendors.
• A self-motivated and committed attitude.
• The ability to show initiative to learn and grow into a leadership position.

Physical Requirements

• Awareness of the physical demands of the construction industry and the ability to perform physical labor and other strenuous tasks necessary to the successful completion of projects.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Able to sit and stand for periods of time and travel significant distances in a given day.
• Able to perform tasks that may require bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing and crawling.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.