Commercial Construction Intern
Company: HITT Contracting
Location: Richmond
Posted on: November 20, 2023
Job Description:
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. Commercial
Construction InternJob Description: HITT Contracting is seeking an
seasonal intern to join our Operations team. While gaining
firsthand understanding of a dynamic and fast-growing general
contractor, this individual will provide administrative assistance
to support of the operations team. The ideal candidate is
detail-oriented, organized, high-performing, and has strong
communication skills. Key to this position is the ability to
multi-task and to remain productive while working under multiple
deadlines. The position requires attention to detail and the
overall objectives. Responsibilities
- Support the project management team with subcontractor and
supplier coordination, material tracking, file management, document
control (submittals, RFIs and change orders) and progress
reporting. Assist the preparation of bid packages and work with
team members to solicit and evaluate subcontractor bids.
- Support both administrative and construction
projects/procedures, reviewing proposals/specifications, drawings,
execute material takeoffs, prepare cost estimates, and attend
preconstruction meetings and client walk-throughs.
- Collaborate with site operations and workforce to assist with
project layout, construction drawing and trade coordination,
verification of site conditions, safety, and quality control.
Qualifications
- Current student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
from an accredited university within the construction, engineering,
or business concentrations strongly preferred.
- Previous industry internship/work experiences a plus
- Ability to work approximately 40 hours per week for the
duration of the 10-week construction internship program (no
overtime available)
- Ability to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities
in a deadline driven environment.
- Ability to learn sector/project-specific software systems
including but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite (ex. Project,
Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), ProCore, Adobe,
BlueBeam
- Ability to actively participate in social events, weekly intern
classes, and HITT culture activities.
- Exceptional customer and client focus, ability to succeed in a
team environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Strong positive attitude, ability to follow direction, take
initiative, display desire to learn. HITT Contracting, Inc. is
committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are
proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
providing opportunities to all employees and applicants without
regard to race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability,
veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender
identity and any other protected status in accordance with
applicable law. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities,
veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply. HITT
Contracting, Inc. promotes a drug-free workplace.
Keywords: HITT Contracting, Richmond , Commercial Construction Intern, Professions , Richmond, Virginia
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