<p>Construction Intern</p> <p>Category</p> <p>Construction Operations</p> <p>Job Location</p> <p>201 Regional Pkwy, Building D, Orangeburg, South Carolina</p> <p>Additional Locations</p> <p>2850 Magnolia Street, Building 2, Orangeburg, South Carolina</p> <p>Position Type</p> <p>Intern</p> <p>Please note:</p> <ul> <li>Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process. </li><li>The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans. </li></ul> <p>What It Takes</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>Assignments include office and job site; relocation to a remote sites may be required. </li><li>Transportation is required. </li><li>Work periods are 10-12 weeks; 40 hours/week. </li><li>Housing may be provided in certain situations. </li></ul> <p>Intern Job Description</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Quantity take-off </li><li>Layout </li><li>Preconstruction/as-built surveys </li><li>Shop drawing review/approval & maintenance of log </li><li>Submittal review/approval & maintenance of log </li><li>Request for information (RFI) review/submission & maintenance of log </li><li>Responding to subcontractor RFIs </li><li>Interfacing with subcontractors & suppliers </li><li>Attending weekly progress meetings </li><li>Assisting with coordinating the work between the owner, architect & subcontractors </li><li>Assisting during the bid process </li><li>Assist with reviewing construction documents & specifications </li><li>Assisting with reviewing all document revisions & clarifications </li><li>Assisting with maintaining field record </li><li>Assisting with estimates/budgets/value engineering/constructability surveys Assist with writing contracts & purchase orders </li><li>Assisting with preparing billings to owner & submitting change orders </li><li>Assisting with approval of invoices </li><li>Assisting with ordering & expediting materials </li><li>Assisting with scheduling & updates </li><li>Assisting with quality control & safety </li><li>Assisting with settling contracts </li><li>Assisting with permit process </li><li>Assisting with performing costing, scheduling, estimating & project management </li><li>Punchlist & project closeout </li><li>Cooperating & working with field project management </li><li>And any other duties that may be assigned </li></ul> <p>Required Skills</p> <p>Technical Capabilities</p> <p>You should be familiar with the following software: Primavera, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc.</p> <p>Required Experience</p> <p>Basic qualifications for Entry-Level Engineer candidates include:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology. </li><li>Knowledge of engineering principles. </li><li>Knowledge of basic business principles sufficient to project and monitor expenses. </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel. </li><li>Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions and engineering/architectural drawings. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing </li><li>Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics or working with craft workers. </li></ul>