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Maintenance Technician

Marietta, GA · On-site

$39K/yr

... internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or ability to ... One (1) year of experience in a skilled trade (electrical, carpentry, plumbing) or building ...

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As of Jul 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for carpenter internship in Decatur, GA is $24.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $27.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Carpenter Internship is an entry-level position where individuals gain hands-on experience in woodworking, construction, and building techniques under the supervision of experienced carpenters. Interns assist with measuring, cutting, assembling, and installing wood structures while learning safety protocols and industry standards. This role helps trainees develop essential skills needed for a career in carpentry.

What kind of projects and tasks will I typically work on during a Carpenter Internship?

As a Carpenter Intern, you can expect to assist with a variety of tasks such as measuring and cutting materials, assembling structures, installing fixtures, and helping to maintain a clean and organized workspace. You may have the opportunity to work on projects like framing, cabinetry, finishing, or repairs under the supervision of experienced carpenters. The workload often involves both indoor and outdoor environments, depending on project needs. This hands-on experience allows you to build practical skills while learning proper techniques and site safety protocols, setting a strong foundation for a future carpentry career.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Carpenter Internship position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Carpenter Intern, you need a foundational understanding of basic carpentry techniques, measurement, and tool handling, typically acquired through vocational training or coursework. Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, safety equipment, and, in some cases, OSHA certification is advantageous. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn from experienced carpenters are valuable soft skills in this role. These qualities are important because they ensure safety, effective teamwork, and steady skill development in a hands-on and often fast-paced environment.

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Schedule Engineer

Schedule Engineer

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description


The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.
Job Description
  • Supporting Whiting-Turner Schedule Manager with group and project specific responsibilities
  • Development of pursuit and proposal schedules
  • Development of master project schedules
  • Development of detailed construction schedules
  • Data entry of activities, durations, and sequences (predecessors / successors) into Primavera
  • Schedule development is done in Oracle Primavera scheduling software (training provided by Whiting-Turner)
  • The potential candidate will also be expected to become familiar with other schedule software platforms
  • Schedule management and controls
  • Schedule updating process - collecting progress and incorporating into scheduling software
  • Reporting - Preparing schedule update reports and graphics per Contract requirements
  • Schedule analysis
    • Developing and analyzing the impact issues have on the project schedule
    • Collecting scheduling metrics and creating spreadsheets / data bases to interpret and visualize the data
  • Technical Review - Reviewing the project schedule's quality and performance (health)
  • Data mining - Mining data from as-built schedule for historical metrics
  • Estimating - Performing square footage and quantity take-offs, as needed
  • Cost loading of schedule activities and maintaining the cost information through the updating process
  • Management of Whiting-Turner's schedule database and Primavera software
  • If the potential candidate is assigned to a project site, they will have the following responsibilities in addition to those listed above
  • Attending project meetings - WT, Owner, Subcontractor
  • Walking the project site to independently confirm the project team's assessment of progress and completion of schedule activities
  • Collecting information from lean scheduling meetings and using the information to update the CPM

Required Skills
Basic Qualifications
1. College Degree:
  • Construction Management or Engineering (civil, industrial, mechanical, construction)

2. Course Work:
  • In addition to the standard classes to support the engineering discipline, the following are recommended (but will not automatically disqualify a candidate if not taken)
  • Class in either estimating or scheduling
  • Alternatively, a general construction management class with exposure to estimating or scheduling
  • An industrial engineering process class (for industrial engineers)

3. Experience:
  • Any exposure to construction or manufacturing is recommended, however, NO experience is not a disqualification
  • Experience can be as an intern or as summer employment working for a general contractor or construction manager
  • Working for a trade contractor (carpenter, electrician, ...) helping to install the work
  • Scheduling experience or participation in the construction scheduling process is helpful for the position but does not disqualify a candidate
  • Internships in a non-construction related field will be considered if the candidate expresses a solid interest working in the construction industry.
  • Summer classes and school related summer work are acceptable

4. Interests - Professional (do not need to have interest in all):
  • Construction and participating in the building process
  • Scheduling and project controls
  • Information systems and data analytics
  • Business intelligence and visualizations
  • Risk analysis
  • Emerging technology for construction application

5. Software Experience:
  • CPM schedule software experience (Primavera P6 is a bonus)
  • Typical MS Office suite of programs - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Collaborative platforms like MS Teams, Google Hang-Out, Zoom, Go-To (any other video conferencing)
  • Other pluses: Database management

Travel
  • Day trips to support project teams within the assigned operating group
  • 12 - 24 month assignments to a single project, either
  • Within the employees assigned operating group's region, or
  • For an opportunity, outside the operating group's region, the operating group leader believes is beneficial for the employee's growth and development

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