2027 Summer Intern - Heavy Civil Construction - Boone, NC

Shine BrightX LLC; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Shine BrightX LLC in Boone, NC is seeking an intern to support Preconstruction, Project Management, and Field Supervision teams while receiving training.

You will interact with subcontractors, vendors, and owners; assist in cost planning, scheduling, procurement, cost control, and quality management; and prepare a presentation outlining your internship experience. The role requires travel and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in construction or civil engineering.
• Courteous and professional with stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist Preconstruction, Project Management, and Field Supervision teams with training.
• Interact with subcontractors, vendors, and owners.
• Participate in cost planning, scheduling, procurement, cost control, and quality management.
• Prepare a presentation outlining internship experience during the program's final stages.
• Follow safety and security procedures and determine action steps.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Building Construction

Civil Engineering

Construction Engineering

Construction Management

Related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Perform 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 interacting 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 periodically to job sites and offices; a valid driver’s license with a good driving record is mandatory.
• Passionate and determined to make a difference.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage ranging from $20 to $26, determined by experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Physical Demands

The role requires regular talking and hearing, frequent standing, walking, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with hands and arms. Occasionally, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be required. Frequent lifting and moving of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds are necessary. Vision requirements include 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 or more hours per week.