2027 Summer Intern - Heavy Civil Construction - Boone, NC

Cognitioworld; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognitioworld in Boone, NC offers a structured construction internship across Preconstruction, Project Management, and Field Supervision teams. You will gain hands-on experience, receive mentoring, and interact with subcontractors and owners.

You will contribute to cost planning, scheduling, procurement, and quality control while developing professional communication and presentation skills through a final internship presentation. Travel to job sites is possible as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled college student pursuing degrees in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields.
• Courier and professional attitude when dealing with co-workers, customers, and the public.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform actual responsibilities within the Preconstruction, Project Management, and/or Field Supervision teams with training and mentoring.
• Interact with subcontractors, vendors, and owners.
• Participate in cost planning, scheduling, materials procurement, cost control, and quality management.
• Prepare a presentation outlining internship experience during the final stages of the program.
• Follow safety and security procedures and determine appropriate action steps.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Perform actual responsibilities within the Preconstruction, Project Management, and/or Field Supervision teams with training and mentoring.
• Interact with subcontractors, vendors, and owners.
• Participate in cost planning, scheduling, materials procurement, cost control, and quality management.
• Prepare a presentation outlining internship experience during the final stages of the program.
• Follow safety and security procedures and determine appropriate action steps.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently enrolled college students pursuing degrees in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields.
• Courteous and professional attitude when dealing with co-workers, customers, and the public.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel with a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Passionate and determined to make a difference.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage ranging from $20 to $26, based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Training & Development

The internship provides a structured and supportive learning environment with training, support, and mentoring to develop skills necessary for a successful construction career.

Travel

Periodic visits to job sites and offices as assigned.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently stand, walk, use hands, and reach; occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Requires close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, typically involving 40+ hours per week.