Intern presso Southway Builders, Inc.

Description

Southway Builders, Inc. is a leading general contractor operating in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area with experience in all types of construction.  While our business is general contracting, we are a people-focused organization - we don't just build buildings and communities, we build PEOPLE.  We know our success is dependent on the people we hire and the teams we create, and our foundational values of quality, dependability and integrity have remained steadfast cornerstones of our business.  Our passion for construction, coupled with our collaborative team-oriented approach, sets us apart in attracting and retaining clients and talent.  

Southway’s highly sought-after Summer Internship Program is a 9 week (May to August) hands-on learning experience.  You will rotate through three (3) core roles in the construction management industry: 

• Project Engineer, Preconstruction 
• Project Engineer, Construction 
• Assistant Superintendent, Construction 

You will focus on learning the basics of construction management, while experiencing firsthand what we do and how each project role works at job sites and in the office.  You will have the opportunity to contribute to projects, shadow experienced employees, ask questions, and gain a wealth of experience. You will be introduced to:  

• Field operations and subcontractor supervision  
• Process, documentation, and scheduling 
• Preconstruction services/cost estimating  
• Quality control reviews 
• Quality take-off and estimating  
• Safety on project sites 
• Coordination with subcontractors  
• General on-site construction labor, and more  

Requirements

• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or Project Management; strong interest in pursuing a career in construction management 
• Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills 
• Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving techniques 
• Must have reliable transport to travel to various projects 
• Eager and open to learning