About the Role
Assist in day-to-day supervised activities related to construction project development, gaining foundational knowledge in construction management, business, financial management, safety protocols, subcontractor relationships, quality control, and project coordination. This assignment may support earning educational credits.
Responsibilities
- Support project team with meeting coordination, material tracking, file management, document control, and progress reporting.
- Comprehend and follow project site signage and supervisor instructions.
- Provide progress reports to supervisor and learn about construction management.
- Relate and apply academic knowledge 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.
- 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 RFIs.
- Assist with preparation and distribution of information for contract requirements.
- 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 and conduct correspondence and communication to Architects, Engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Assist with communication to Trades and subcontractors to understand and track job schedules.
- Assist with monitoring contractor compliance with Turner’s safety program.
- Assist with preparation of quantity take-offs and studies for project items.
- Request and distribute subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work.
- Assist with project close out preparations.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age to work at a construction project site.
- Desire to work in construction management and learn about the construction industry.
- Commitment to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement.
- Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to read and comprehend written information.
- Assume personal and professional accountability for own actions and activities.
- Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and participate.
- Able to work independently with direction and supervision, and in a team environment.
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
Skills
- Construction Management
- Business Management
- Project Financial Management
- Project Safety Protocols
- Subcontractor Relationships
- Quality Control
- Project Coordination
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Meeting Coordination
- Material Tracking
- File Management
- Document Control
- Progress Reporting
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
Location
- Syracuse, NY 13204 USA
Work Type
- Seasonal
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- 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
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 - $25.00 hourly
About the Company
- Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Equal Opportunity
- Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
