Construction Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Construction Intern to join our team at Whiting-Turner Contracting Company. As a Construction Intern, you will assist project teams in managing construction projects, including all phases from bidding to final completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project teams in managing construction projects, including all phases from bidding to final completion.
• Perform tasks such as 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.

Requirements

• Familiarity with software such as Primavera, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc.

About Us

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans. We offer a competitive salary range and other forms of available compensation to which employees may be entitled, including but not limited to profit sharing, stock appreciation rights, retirement compensation, travel subsistence, and other compensations/benefits, which are dependent upon various factors including but not limited to years of service, location, performance, etc.