Construction Intern

Responsibilities:

• Assist project in overseeing the construction site in the mornings or nights.
• Keeping log of Construction personnel, authorized vendors and subcontractors entering the job site.
• Taking temperatures of personnel, vendors and subcontractors in order to gain access to the job site.
• Developing a working knowledge and understanding of the contract documents (including contract, plans, specifications and applicable codes).
• Reviewing submittals and shop drawings. Assessing their conformance to contract specifications. Resolving any conflicts in interpretation.
• Managing Requests for Information (RFIs). Assessing their conformance to contract specifications. Resolving and conflicts in interpretation.
• Developing and maintaining reports and logs such as general conditions, labor, safety, change order logs, permits and quality control.
• Scheduling and managing subcontractor trade coordination meetings, pre-construction meetings and submittal review meetings.
• Assisting in management of information on changes in the work.
• Preparing final records and documents such as maintenance manuals, warranties and as-builts for the project during the close-out process.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship that adhere to original plans and specifications.

Qualifications:

• Background in construction management or other related fields is desired.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Residence in New York City preferred.