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The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company lists this Virtual Design & Construction Intern opportunity in salisbury, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Virtual Design & Construction Intern
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 remote sites may be required. Transportation is required. Work periods are 10-12 weeks; 40 hours/week. Housing may be provided in certain situations.
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:
3D Modeling to support various use cases such as:
Site Logistics Planning
3D printing applications
Mixed media such as Virtual Reality, Augmented or Mixed Reality
Virtual Mock-ups
Existing Conditions Documentation
Rendering and animations to support project visualization
Creating phasing and 4D scheduling animations in different mediums
5D Model Quantity Takeoffs
Assisting with Reality Capture and Laser Scanning
Assisting with a Project's Virtual Building Program to support 3D coordination of specific trade partners' work prior to installation
Working closely with Architect, Engineers and Owners to mitigate construction conflicts uncovered during the Virtual Building Process
Supporting Prefabrication and Offsite construction practices
Using a total station to support digital layout
Creating composite drawings associated with the Virtual Building Program to support submittal and contract requirements
Developing 3D as-built deliverables
Assisting with Integrated Digital Turnover and the development of digital twins
General Construction Tasks:
Writing RFIs (Request for information) to support the Virtual Building Program
Responding to subcontractor RFIs
Interfacing with subcontractors
Attending weekly meetings including but not limited to OAC, Virtual Building, Subcontractor and Team
Assist with reviewing construction documents & specifications
Assisting with reviewing all document revisions & clarifications
Assisting with quality control & safety
Punchlist & project closeout
Cooperating & working with field project management
And any other duties that may be assigned
The Company's pay ranges are dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to role, previous internships with the Company, education experience, and location. The pay range listed is subject to change at any time, in the Company's discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship. The foregoing information reflects pay range only and does not include other forms of compensation to which employees may be entitled.
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.
Worksite address
salisbury, MD, 21801, US
Who can apply
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