Summer 2027 Construction Intern - Chicago

About the role

Assist in day-to-day supervised activities related to the development of a construction project to build foundational knowledge in construction management, business and project financial management, project safety protocols, subcontractor relationships, quality control, and project coordination and lifecycle. Where applicable, your assignment will support learning that applies to earning educational credits. Start Date: Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support project team with meeting coordination, material tracking, file management, document control, and progress reporting.
• Comprehend and follow project site signage and supervisor instructions as directed.
• Provide progress reports to supervisor and be receptive to learning about construction management.
• Relate and apply knowledge acquired in the academic setting to work activities.
• Maintain professional relationships with employees, customers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Participate in training, meetings, and orientation.
• Comply with safety protocols, follow safety expectations, and wear appropriate PPE.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Based on assignment, longer-term placements may gain more in-depth experience in:

• Assist with project start-up activities and provide support to Project Engineer, Project Superintendent, and/or Project Manager.
• Assist with collection and review of information and approvals for processing shop drawings, submittals, and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Assist with preparation and distribution of information for contract requirements to appropriate parties.
• Assist with preparation of estimates for changes in work from subcontractors.
• Attend project site visits to observe and document construction field activities.
• Assist with preparation of and conduct correspondence and communication as directed to Architects, Engineers, vendors, and subcontractors in connection with performing their assigned trades.
• Assist with communication to Trades and subcontractors to understand and track job schedules.
• Assist with monitoring contractor compliance with Turner's safety program, as directed.
• Assist with preparation of quantity take-offs and studies for project items using either traditional or computer-aided programs, learning and discussing details necessary to complete project.
• Request and distribute subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work to assemble proposals for delivery system.
• Assist with project close out preparations.

Qualifications

• Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program or enrolled in a Co-op program. Recommended majors include Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related field of study, with minimum 1 year of completed education, and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must be 18 years of age to work at a construction project site.
• Desire to work in construction management and learn about the construction industry.
• Commitment to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement.
• Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills in English required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written information.
• Assume personal and professional accountability for own actions and activities.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and participate.
• Able to work independently (with direction and supervision) and in team environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands; talk; and hear.
• Regularly required to be mobile.
• May require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction.
• Frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• May occasionally travel both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances.
• May perform work at on-site construction work sites and/or office locations.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• May regularly work in an office setting (noise level: quiet to moderate).
• May occasionally work at a construction work site where exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock (noise level: moderate to loud).
• Required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly pay rate estimated between $25.00–$28.00 per hour based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account.
• Wellness benefits, voluntary legal plan, identity theft protection, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end-of-year appreciation pay.

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