What It Takes
Open to undergraduate students interested in gaining hands-on practical experience in the construction field with a specialization in Virtual Building practices and Digital Technologies.
Qualified applicants will assist our VDC and project teams through all phases of a project—from initiation through turnover.
- Assignments include office and job site; relocation to a remote-sites may be required.
- Transportation is required.
- Work periods are 10-12 weeks; 40 hours / week.
- Housing may be provided in certain situations.
Intern Job Description
Reporting Relationship : Depending on the work assignment, interns will report to a VDC Manager, Project Manager, Superintendent, or VDC Engineer. You may be assigned to the office, jobsite or mix of both.
Tasks Assigned : You will be learning how technology enhances construction processes in addition to technical aspects of the project both in the field and in the office. Your experience will include some or all the following :
VDC- Specific Tasks
3D Modeling to support various use cases such as :Site Logistics Planning3D printing applicationsMixed media such as Virtual Reality, Augmented or Mixed RealityVirtual Mock-upsExisting Conditions DocumentationRendering and animations to support project visualizationCreating phasing and 4D scheduling animations in different mediums5D Model Quantity TakeoffsAssisting with Reality Capture and Laser ScanningAssisting with a Project’s Virtual Building Program to support 3D coordination of specific trade partners’ work prior to installationWorking closely with Architect, Engineers and Owners to mitigate construction conflicts uncovered during the Virtual Building ProcessSupporting Prefabrication and Offsite construction practicesUsing a total station to support digital layoutCreating composite drawings associated with the Virtual Building Program to support submittal and contract requirementsDeveloping 3D as-built deliverablesAssisting with Integrated Digital Turnover and the development of digital twinsGeneral Construction Tasks :
Writing RFIs (Request for information) to support the Virtual Building ProgramResponding to subcontractor RFIsInterfacing with subcontractorsAttending weekly meetings including but not limited to OAC, Virtual Building, Subcontractor and TeamAssist with reviewing construction documents & specificationsAssisting with reviewing all document revisions & clarificationsAssisting with quality control & safetyPunchlist & project closeoutCooperating & working with field project managementAnd any other duties that may be assignedRequired Skills
Technical Capabilities
You should be familiar with the following software : Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint; Sketchup and Autodesk CAD, Revit, & Navisworks Manage.
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.
Required Experience
Technical Capabilities
You should be familiar with the following software : Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint; Sketchup and Autodesk CAD, Revit, & Navisworks Manage.
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.