About the role#
High Construction is looking for an intern to support our preconstruction, project management, and field management teams. This role exposes you to the various facets of a general contractor by rotating you through each department. It serves as a foundation for potential future roles such as assistant estimator, assistant project manager, or assistant superintendent.
What you'll do#
- Assist the preconstruction team with estimating tasks like bid solicitation, take-offs, and project transitions.
- Help with purchasing duties, including scheduling de-scope meetings, taking minutes, managing subcontractor requests, and preparing A401 scope sheets.
- Support project management by handling submittals, RFIs, documentation, scheduling, and change orders.
- Manage billing processes, such as reviewing subcontractor bills and preparing owner billing documentation.
- Work with the field management team on site inspections, daily logs, and three-week lookahead schedules.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Associate or Bachelor degree program for Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
- At least one year of construction experience is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft software.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to organize job details and work independently.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
- This is a full-time, on-site internship with a rolling start date.
About High Companies
High Companies is a privately held organization based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1931, the company operates across the eastern and Midwestern United States. It provides services in construction, steel fabrication, concrete systems, and real estate development. The organization employs approximately 1,195 people.
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