Intern - NJBU 2026-2027

Position Description: 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.
Reports to:  Project Engineer, Project Superintendent, Project Manager, or BU Department Head
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Depending on business need and location, the Intern/Co-Op will be supervised and assigned to work at an active construction project site in one of our many specialties, in a department located at a main office working in Preconstruction/Estimating, or Business Development, or in a division such as Special Projects (SPD) or Self Perform Operations (SPO).

• Support project team with meeting coordination, material tracking, file management, document control, and progress reporting.
  
• Provide progress reports to supervisor and be receptive to learning about construction management.
  
• Relate and apply knowledge acquired in the academic setting to company/project setting.
  
• Maintain professional relationships with employees, customers, clients, and subcontractors.
  
• Participate in training, meetings, and orientation.
  
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
  Based on the assignment, the following activities may be performed:
  
• 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.

  The salary range for this position is estimated to be $20.00 - $25.00 USD hourly.