Intern - Construction

About the role

Fairway Construction Co., Inc. (FWC) is one of the family of companies under JES Holdings, LLC. FWC offers general contracting, construction consultation and design‑build services to construct single‑family homes, senior communities, multi‑family developments, conventional housing and the rehabilitation of historic properties.

The FWC Internship program provides college students with exposure and hands‑on experience on both the field and project sides of construction. Interns learn the business end of a project, are exposed to the project pipeline, and gain field experience working with Superintendents and Foremen. The role offers high visibility across the FWC team, including direct interaction with the VP of Operations, Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Project Superintendents, Foremen and more.

Schedule: in office and at project sites. Daily usage of a vehicle is required to commute to the office or construction sites. Overnight travel may be required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the preconstruction team with estimating, budget creation, bid solicitation, subcontractor qualification and other administrative duties.
• Assist the project management team with document management, RFIs, submittal management, subcontractor communication and other duties required by the project team.
• Assist the Field Team to understand site logistics, scheduling, ensure safety standards are met, review drawings and ensure the project is being built according to contract documents.
• Work closely with the field team to understand and provide solutions to problems.
• Learn about the overall general operations of the multi‑family/senior living general construction business.
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner.
• Provide reliable transportation to designated work locations.
• Willing to work overtime as required.
• Willing to travel overnight as needed to benefit the organization.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university majoring in Construction or Building Management (or similar discipline).
• Daily usage of a vehicle to commute to the office or construction project sites.
• Ability to travel, possibly overnight, for projects as needed.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Access.

Physical Demands

• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, and carrying.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Walking approximately 30% of the job.
• Ability to perform work sitting at a workstation using a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to walk around jobsites and climb stairs.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Ability to operate an insured and licensed vehicle.

Work Environment

• Duties performed both inside and outside, even in extreme temperatures (below 32°F and above 100°F).
• Exposure to building, construction or painting chemicals.

Equipment

• Computer, telephone, fax, copier, scanner
• Laptop, cell phone, camera
• Power tools, hand tools, painting and building supplies