2026 Summer Construction Intern

Plant Construction Company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in California is seeking Construction Interns for an enriching internship experience. This non-exempt, temporary position allows interns to learn under the guidance of a mentor, preparing for future roles like Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer. Interns will gain hands-on experience in various construction-related tasks. Adjacent skills include project management, estimating, and construction technology. The role is office or job site-based, requiring candidates to manage their own housing and transportation.

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience is beneficial.
• Ability to coordinate and monitor subcontractor activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quantity take-offs and call vendors for proposals.
• Assist with project record keeping.
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractor activities.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Project management

Estimating

Scheduling

Blueprint reading

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture

Job description

We are seeking Construction Interns who possess strong IT skills, an aptitude for leadership and are in the process of obtaining a related degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture. Any relevant experience is beneficial, such as estimating, project scheduling and plan/blueprint reading.

Position Title: Construction Intern
Reports To: Operations Manager OR Director of Field Operations
Status: Non-Exempt / Temporary
Location: San Francisco Bay Area; Beverly Hills; Silicon Valley
Required Experience: 0 to 2 years
Salary Range: $25.00 to 30.00 per hour

Purpose of the Position

Our objective of the Construction Intern position is to provide you with a learning experience that prepares you to become an Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer at Plant Construction Company, L.P. You will be paired with a Project Manager or Superintendent mentor who will guide and advise you and will be assigned to a specific project for the duration of your internship.

Responsibilities and Duties

Your experience with Plant should cover skills in a range of areas including project management, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, construction technology, field operations, office operations, building materials, and construction/building codes and regulations.

Here is a list of tasks that we expect you may perform depending on your project assignment:

• Prepare quantity take-offs, call vendors and subcontractors for proposals
• Assist with project record keeping
• Prepare shop drawings for review
• Assist with daily field reports
• Assist with safety inspections and attend safety trainings
• Log and process submittals
• Assist with cost control, inventory control, schedule checking, and problem solving
• Assist the team of project managers and superintendents at as high a responsibility level as possible
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractor activities, verify work in place, and provide progress notes
• Process change orders and work orders
• Arrange for utility services and obtain permits
• Supervise punch list activities
• Expedite material deliveries, assist in documenting and preparing claims
• Prepare charts and formal reports
• Other duties as assigned

Daily jobsite or office attendance is required. Those selected for the internship will need to make arrangements for their own housing and transportation for the length of the internship.

Please note that this is an in-house position and will NOT be worked remotely or outsourced.

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