Commercial Construction Intern
Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT. Join our award-winning HITT Futures Program as a Commercial Construction Intern to kickstart your career in construction management at a top national general contractor. If you are passionate about construction, eager to learn from industry leaders, and ready to be a part of a team committed to elevating the business of building, our top-ranked internship program is the perfect opportunity to invest in your future as a commercial construction superintendent or project manager. Our competitively-paid internship prepares you for success through individual mentorship, hands-on learning, professional networking events, career development courses, and personal growth opportunities over an immersive 10-week experience.
Responsibilities :
- Support the project management team with subcontractor and supplier coordination, material tracking, file management
- Assist the project management team with progress updates and reporting for client review
- Aids in document control processes such as drafting submittals, RFIs and change orders
- Assist the preparation of bid packages, helping to solicit and evaluate subcontractor bids
- Conduct various preconstruction procedures by reviewing proposals, specifications, and drawings, executing material takeoffs, preparing cost estimates, and attending internal team meetings and client walkthroughs
- Collaborate with onsite superintendents and field-based teams to assist with project layout, construction drawing, trade coordination, verification of site conditions, safety, and quality control inspections
- Actively participate in social and networking events, weekly training and educational classes, and HITT corporate responsibility activities
Qualifications :
Current student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited university within the construction, engineering, or business concentrationsPrevious industry internship, volunteer work, or work experiences is a plusPassion for construction and general contracting industryAbility to work approximately 40 hours per week for the duration of the 10-week programAbility to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities in a deadline-driven environmentDemonstrated ability to learn project-specific software systems, including Microsoft Office 365 (ex. Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), Procore, Adobe, and BlueBeamExceptional customer and client focus with ability to succeed in a team environmentStrong written and verbal communications skillsIn accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, section RCW 49.58.110, the base salary range for this position is : $18.00 - $25.00 Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including