Construction Intern - 25-GLR-PITT-IN-EXTERNAL  

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Please note:  * Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.  * The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

What It Takes Open to undergraduate students interested in gaining hands-on practical experience in the construction field. 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 a remote sites may be required.  * Transportation is required.  * Work periods are 10-12 weeks; 40 hours/week.  * Housing may be provided in certain situations.

Intern Job Description 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 mix of both.

Tasks Assigned: You will be learning the engineering and technical aspects of the project both in the field and in the office. Your experience will include some or all the following:  * Quantity take-off  * Layout  * Preconstruction/as-built surveys  * Shop drawing review/approval & maintenance of log  * Submittal review/approval & maintenance of log  * Request for information (RFI) review/submission & maintenance of log  * Responding to subcontractor RFIs  * Interfacing with subcontractors & suppliers  * Attending weekly progress meetings  * Assisting with coordinating the work between the owner, architect & subcontractors  * Assisting during the bid process  * Assist with reviewing construction documents & specifications  * Assisting with reviewing all document revisions & clarifications  * Assisting with maintaining field record  * Assisting with estimates/budgets/value engineering/constructability surveys Assist with writing contracts & purchase orders  * Assisting with preparing billings to owner & submitting change orders  * Assisting with approval of invoices  * Assisting with ordering & expediting materials  * Assisting with scheduling & updates  * Assisting with quality control & safety  * Assisting with settling contracts  * Assisting with permit process  * Assisting with performing costing, scheduling, estimating & project management  * Punchlist & project closeout  * Cooperating & working with field project management  * And any other duties that may be assigned

Required Skills Technical Capabilities

You should be familiar with the following software: Primavera, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc. 

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity