2026 Construction Internship

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $20-$25 / hour

Our projects are about more than concrete, steel, and wood. More than square footage and floor plans. Our projects are about technical innovation and complex problem-solving. They are about pioneering possibilities and building something for the first time - ever. They are about saying yes when others say no. It's about driving social movement, advancement, and change. We are a family of dreamers and doers, innovative pioneers in construction, and nimbler problem solvers.

Position Objective

The Internship position is a learning role designed to give students exposure to a wide range of responsibilities in project management, field supervision, safety, and preconstruction aspects of a General Contractor. Working under the daily direction of a Project Manager and Superintendent, an intern will gain hands-on experience in the areas of project scheduling, subcontractor management, estimating, job site quality control, safety monitoring, and owner relationship building. Interns will shadow and actively support Superintendents and Project Managers on real job sites as they work to achieve the driving goal of the internship program : to build critical management skills through impactful, hands-on experiences with knowledgeable mentors. As part of the internship role, you will also be expected to perform other miscellaneous duties on behalf of the company, as needed.

This position reports to and is reviewed by the Superintendents and Project Managers, who will provide direct supervision throughout the summer but will also take direction from other senior members of the company.

Essential Job Functions

Project Management

Partner with a Project Manager to implement a project schedule, identify necessary resources and execute communication strategies that keep owners updated on the project process

• Assist Project Manager by attending operational meetings, keeping work schedules updated, completing weekly status reports, updating drawings and contract documents, and processing change orders
• Attend owner update meetings with a Project Manager to learn the most effective methods of updating clients on job progress, clear expectation setting, and problem solving
• Provide ongoing communication to subcontractors and vendors by attending coordination meetings and completing calls to contacts

Field Management

Monitor the work quality, timeliness and overall performance of subcontractors and vendors in order to help the Superintendent proactively identify factors that could jeopardize the success of the project

Qualifications and Requirements

Basic Qualifications

Enrolled in a bachelors degree program in Construction Management or equivalent program

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrates innovative problem solving that considers all facts and points of view on the issue to be resolved