Preconstruction 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.

Preconstruction Intern

Job Description:

Join our award-winning HITT Futures Program as a Preconstruction Department Intern to kickstart your career 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 from May to August.

Responsibilities

• Support the preconstruction team with subcontractor and supplier pricing efforts for budgets and bids

• Assist the preconstruction team with evaluating design documents, including plans and specifications. Also attending internal team meetings and client walkthroughs

• Perform take-offs to quantify building materials to be included in preconstruction budgets and estimates

• Assist the preparation of trade scope packages, helping to solicit, level and post subcontractor bids with preconstruction team

• Join jobsite tours with preconstruction team to listen, learn and ask questions regarding multiple trade disciplines with operations superintendents and project management teams

• 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 concentrations

• Previous industry internship, volunteer work, or work experiences is a plus

• Passion for construction and general contracting industry

• Ability to work approximately 40 hours per week for the duration of the 10-week program

• Ability to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment

• Demonstrated ability to learn project-specific software systems, including Microsoft Office 365 (ex. Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), Procore, Adobe, and BlueBeam

• Exceptional customer and client focus with ability to succeed in a team environment

• Strong written and verbal communications skills

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.