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The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company · 1 hour ago

Virtual Design and Construction Intern

Chesapeake, VA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking undergraduate students for a Virtual Design and Construction Internship. Interns will assist VDC and project teams through all phases of a project, gaining hands-on experience in construction processes and technology.

Construction

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Qualification

3D ModelingVirtual RealityLaser ScanningRenderingAnimationsQuantity TakeoffsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

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

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

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

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

Writing RFIs (Request for information) to support the Virtual Building Program