Summer Intern - Industrial Construction
About the role
Thompson Construction Group's internships provide a meaningful, hands-on field experience to prepare you for a career in the construction industry. Interns are assigned to a job site and work to build their skills around construction management and the various business needs of the project. They work hand in hand with their Project Manager as well as their mentor to build the industry knowledge and leadership skills needed to make immediate impact upon workforce entry. Interns are responsible for monitoring activities at their assigned construction sites, inspecting the construction site daily, and working with vendors to schedule deliveries and ensure materials are delivered on time. They review specifications or drawings and ensure construction progresses as scheduled and contract specifications are adhered to, as well as ensuring all state, federal and industry codes or specifications are followed. Interns report any deviations to management and work on corrections, performing all work in a safe and timely manner with the best quality possible. Interns will be assigned to job sites throughout the Southeast.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Project Management personnel to ensure job specifications are met
- Review data to determine material type and size, then prepare itemized lists
- Purchase, expedite and receive permanent material to ensure proper quantity and quality are received
- Perform material take offs and ensure proper quantity is ordered in a timely manner to meet job deadlines
- Review inventory parts received for correct specifications
- Resolve problems with parts that are not correct or have been shipped out of sequence
- Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare for construction bids or installations
- Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness
- Ensure assembly and installation is correct and to specifications
- Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates for change orders and resolve issues
- Generate new drawings on-site for change orders or modifications
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Pursuing an Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) or Construction Management (CSM) degree
- Must have good communication skills, verbal and written, with all levels from client, management to workers and subcontractors
- Must have good computer skills (experience with Primavera and Expedition are a plus)
- Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers/clients/vendors and take direction from site manager
- Must be able to utilize math at the college level and read/operate precision measuring equipment
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, shop drawings, procedure manuals and safety rules
- Candidate will be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k)
- Wellness programs
- Career development