Construction Intern

Position Summary

The Internship role is responsible for coordinating and assisting in preconstruction and supervision of multi-family construction done by subcontractors to completion of a project for the duration they will be involved. This position is also responsible for functioning in a support role to the Project Manager, Project Superintendent, and Preconstruction Department.

Primary Responsibilites

• Reviews plans and specs and assist in developing RFI’s to discuss with Project Superintendent and Assistants.

• Prepare scope sheets for subcontractor bidding.

• Assist Project Manager in building and managing schedules.

• Prepares minutes of weekly safety, scheduling, and subcontractor meetings.

• Inventory project materials.

• Help track General Labor, Punchout Labor, Equipment Rental, misc. materials and other controllable costs.

• Work with Construction President and Construction VP’s on special projects.

• Help assemble bid lists and send out bid packages as needed.

• Help develop scope sheets as needed.

• Assist preconstruction department as needed, including takeoffs, calling subcontractors, etc.

• Assist in project closeout as needed.

• Coordinates final clean of apartment units prior to punch list and final turnover

• Assists the project superintendent and assistant superintendents in monitoring subcontractor’s efforts to comply with the project’s safety program

• Reviews shop drawing and submittals to ensure compliance with subcontractors

• Locks up and closes the jobsite with Assistants.

• Signs in new building materials

• Assist with any other role in construction i.e., pre-con (including takeoffs and submittals, closeout, and maintenance)

Desired Skills & Experience

• Previous construction experience preferred

• Involvement in Bachelor’s degree program in construction management, architecture, engineering, business or related field is preferred
• Current driver’s license and automobile insurance required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve, make quick decisions
• Effectively meet deadlines