Job Description 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. The marketing intern is responsible for assisting the marketer and operations groups, project managers through senior vice presidents, in their pursuits to get work.
The marketing intern will learn the strategy in all stages of the pursuit, from proposal preparation to presentations, in a deadline-driven environment.
Some of the marketing intern's duties include: Collaborating with marketer on daily tasks to help with responding to an RFQ/RFP.
Developing relevant proposal materials (firm profile, resumes, project sheets, etc.).
Editing content to ensure quality, accuracy, readability, etc.
Transforming text-heavy narratives into visual/graphical responses.
Developing internal marketing products.
Performing market research.
The majority of the position is working with: Adobe InDesign.
Microsoft Office 2016 including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Company opportunity management software.
The successful candidate must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Marketing or Communications.
Required Skills
Whiting-Turner will train qualified candidates to develop: General knowledge of safety regulations, ANSI standards, local and state building codes, environmental codes, availability of industry-specific codes and guidelines.
General knowledge of general construction processes, practices and work sites.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Suretrak, Primavera (or other scheduling software.
Required Experience
Basic qualifications for Entry-Level Engineer candidates include: Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology.
Knowledge of engineering principles.
Knowledge of basic business principles sufficient to project and monitor expenses.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions and engineering/architectural drawings.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics or working with craft workers.