About the role#
This internship offers hands-on experience in mechanical and heavy industrial construction. You will work on projects involving utilities, industrial facilities, and infrastructure, including water and wastewater treatment buildings and equipment installation. You will gain practical skills in project management, scheduling, and documentation while receiving mentorship from project managers and superintendents.
What you'll do#
- Support project pre-planning, update schedules, and coordinate daily workflows.
- Monitor project progress and identify potential conflicts or interface issues.
- Prepare performance reports and track metrics like KPIs and productivity.
- Review submittals for compliance and constructability.
- Manage project documentation, including RFIs, PCOs, purchase orders, and meeting minutes.
- Assemble project closeout materials like O&M manuals and turnover packages.
- Assist field leadership with job site coordination, material tracking, and logistics.
- Request and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
- Create analytical reports and spreadsheets.
- Uphold company safety and code of conduct policies.
What you'll need#
- Junior or Senior status in a Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering program.
- A strong interest in a construction career.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interact professionally with field crews, subcontractors, and project teams.
- Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
- Ability to travel to job sites.
- Successful completion of a drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle record review.
- OSHA-10 certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Familiarity with Procore, SharePoint, AutoCAD, or Primavera P6 is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Auburn, Massachusetts.
- Employment Type: Full-time, seasonal.
- Compensation: $21.24 - $25.49 per hour.
About R.H. White Construction
R.H. White Construction operates as a private firm focused on infrastructure and utility projects. Founded in 1923, the company provides industrial construction and contract operations for the energy, water, and wastewater sectors. It maintains a workforce of over 200 employees with headquarters in Auburn, Massachusetts. The firm manages campus infrastructure and specialized storage systems for propane and natural gas.
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