VDC Intern
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The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
College Park, MD, US
Summary
The intern will assist VDC and project teams with 3D modeling, reality capture, and virtual building processes throughout all project phases. Responsibilities also include supporting general construction tasks such as writing RFIs, attending project meetings, and assisting with quality control and safety.
Job Description
This position is for the Washington, DC Metro Area which includes:
- College Park, MD office
- Arlington, VA office
- Herndon, VA office
Please note:
- Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.
- The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.
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 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
“How fortunate we all are to work in an industry that produces such a tangible work product that affects so many profoundly. All of us face difficult obstacles on all of our projects, but at the end of the day, we collectively turn around, look at what we’ve created, and it takes our breath away. It’s why we do it.”
- Tim Regan, President and CEO
Whiting-Turner provides construction management, general contracting, design-build and integrated project delivery services on projects small and large for a diverse group of customers.
Since 1909, the firm has been guided by the principles of integrity, excellence and an unwavering dedication to customer delight. With offices nationwide, the firm’s over 4,000 salaried professionals provide depth of resources to service nationally and to build locally. The mission of Whiting-Turner is to build on our reputation for integrity, excellence, experience and leadership as the nation’s finest construction organization.
Our demonstrated stability, industry standing and financial strength serves as a model for the construction industry. Our strategy to promote from within allows us to develop our talent and leadership internally and encourages employee retention. We perennially rank with the top domestic general building contractors by Engineering News-Record (ENR), and do so through internal growth, not acquisition.
Whiting-Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans, and is committed to diversity in our workplaces.
Founded
1909
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Construction
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Towson, MD
“How fortunate we all are to work in an industry that produces such a tangible work product that affects so many profoundly. All of us face difficult obstacles on all of our projects, but at the end of the day, we collectively turn around, look at what we’ve created, and it takes our breath away. It’s why we do it.”
- Tim Regan, President and CEO
Whiting-Turner provides construction management, general contracting, design-build and integrated project delivery services on projects small and large for a diverse group of customers.
Since 1909, the firm has been guided by the principles of integrity, excellence and an unwavering dedication to customer delight. With offices nationwide, the firm’s over 4,000 salaried professionals provide depth of resources to service nationally and to build locally. The mission of Whiting-Turner is to build on our reputation for integrity, excellence, experience and leadership as the nation’s finest construction organization.
Our demonstrated stability, industry standing and financial strength serves as a model for the construction industry. Our strategy to promote from within allows us to develop our talent and leadership internally and encourages employee retention. We perennially rank with the top domestic general building contractors by Engineering News-Record (ENR), and do so through internal growth, not acquisition.
Whiting-Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans, and is committed to diversity in our workplaces.
Founded
1909
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Construction
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Towson, MD
