Construction Intern - Summer ; Kansas

Location & Details

• Division:
  Kansas City
• Project Location(s):
  Kansas City, MO 64105 USA
• Job Type: Seasonal
• Job Classification:
  Intern
• Job Family:
  Construction
• Compensation:
  Intern Non-Exempt

If you picture yourself doing great things that make adifference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10of the world's 100 tallest buildings.

For more than 30 years, Turner's Kansas City office hashelped shape our local skyline with projects such as Arrowhead Stadium, Bartle Hall additions, Sporting Park, and the University of Kansas Hospital Physicians Medical Office Building. Kansas City’s current working portfolio includes everything from data centers, elaborate healthcare renovations and municipal builds to EV battery plants.

Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable,and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in theworld. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader inmany markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart.

We inspire greatness.

This is not a remote/hybrid position and will be based in a Turner office or project location.

Assist in day-to-day supervised activities related to the development of a construction project to build foundational knowledge in construction management, business and project financial management, project safety protocols, subcontractor relationships, quality control, and project coordination and lifecycle. Where applicable, your assignment will support learning that applies to earning educational credits.

• Support project team with meeting coordination, material tracking, file management, document control, and progress reporting.
• Comprehend and follow project site signage and supervisor instructions as directed.
• Provide progress reports to supervisor and be receptive to learning about construction management.
• Relate and apply knowledge acquired in the academic setting to work activities.
• Maintain professional relationships with employees, customers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Participate in training, meetings, and orientation.
• Comply with safety protocols, follow safety expectations, and wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  Based on the assignment, the following activities may be performed (longer-term assignments may gain more in-depth experience and exposure):
  • Assist with project start-up activities and provide support to Project Engineer, Project Superintendent, and/or Project Manager.
  • Assist with collection and review of information and approvals for processing shop drawings, submittals, and Requests for Information (RFIs).
  • Assist with preparation and distribution of information for contract requirements to appropriate parties.
  • Assist with preparation of estimates for changes in work from subcontractors.
  • Attend project site visits to observe and document construction field activities.
  • Assist with preparation of and conduct correspondence and communication as directed to Architects, Engineers, vendors, and subcontractors in connection with performing their assigned trades.
  • Assist with communication to Trades and subcontractors to understand and track job schedules.
  • Assist with monitoring contractor compliance with Turner’s safety program, as directed.
  • Assist with preparation of quantity take-offs and studies for project items using either traditional or computer-aided programs, learning and discussing details necessary to complete project.
  • Request and distribute subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work to assemble proposals for delivery system.
  • Assist with project close out preparations.

• Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program or enrolled in a Co-op program, recommended majors include and not limited to Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related field of study, and at minimum 1 year of completed education, and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must be 18 years of age, to work at a construction project site
• Desire to work in construction management and to learn about…