Construction Engineer Summer Internship- Arizona

GCON LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor guidance

Weekly trainings

Lunch and learns

Intern team builds

Job summary

GCON LLC in Phoenix, AZ offers a Construction Engineer Intern position that provides hands-on learning with a dedicated buddy/mentor. You will participate in weekly trainings and site visits, learning daily project controls, scheduling, and safety practices while supporting project teams on real construction tasks.

The program emphasizes practical, relationship-based learning through intern projects, team builds, and final presentations to executive leadership, aiming to prepare you for the next

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to technology platforms.
• Interest in construction project controls and site coordination.

Responsibilities

• Understand and review Daily Construction Reports (DCR) for accuracy.
• Assist the PE, PM, and Superintendent in developing agendas and minutes.
• Implement the project QC Plan and identify associated risks.
• Learn scheduling basics and assist with the Long Lead Matrix.
• Coordinate with Submittal Log and ROJ dates.
• Support safety preplanning across project phases.
• Identify unsafe work and help with remediation.
• Read and understand the GCON values.
• Learn GSTEPS and the owner’s definition of success.
• Understand the Dust Control Plan (AZ Specific) ADEQ.

Skills

Adaptability to technology platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

• Ryan Thompson, Project Engineer Intern, ASU

Come join team GCON for an unforgettable summer (just ask our past interns) wherein you will be provided multiple avenues to broaden your skillset. You will have a buddy/mentor to guide you on your day to day learning experience in your desired position. Our continuous improvement team will provide weekly trainings sessions giving you technical and process-oriented skills to use in your career. Join in on our job site visits, lunch and learns, intern team builds, and internship final presentations, where you will provide an overview of your skills learned to executive leadership. Our internship is extremely hands on and relationship based. We love our interns and hope you leave the internship feeling like you are ready for the next step in your career.

Thank you for your interest in joining the GCON team!

Past Intern Testimonials

"GCON's internship program will foster significant professional growth and help you discover more about yourself."

• Madison Gardner, Preconstruction Intern, ASU

“My internship experience at GCON was one like no other. The members here were welcoming since day one and they showed me the world this past summer in an environment where you just can’t replicate anywhere else. GCON’s culture of working together as one team really made me want to grow and thrive in their values after graduation!”

• Ryan Thompson, Project Engineer Intern, ASU

Construction Engineer Intern Position Description

A Construction Management Intern at GCON will assist the project team with project documentation, job cost accounting, scheduling, and construction supervision efforts. The intern will learn to manage project controls and document management using CMiC. They will also assist in coordinating site activities, including subcontractor logistics and material deliveries. Each day will be different, offering continuous learning opportunities. As a Construction Management Intern for GCON, you will have varied daily tasks and be responsible for protecting and promoting GCON and its interests.

Responsibilities

• Understand the importance of Daily Construction Reports (DCR) and review them for accuracy.
• Assist the PE, PM, & Superintendent in developing meeting agendas and minutes.
• Implement the project-specific Quality Control (QC) Plan and demonstrate an understanding of associated risks.
• Learn basic scheduling and assist with assembling the Long Lead Matrix; understand how the document coordinates with the Submittal Log and Project Schedule Required on Job (ROJ) dates.
• Understand the importance of safety preplanning in all phases of the project with project staff.
• Understand GCON safety "See it, Stop it, Fix it."
• Learn how to identify potential unsafe work, notify the appropriate personnel, and follow through to resolution for remediation.
• Learn how to interpret safety requirements for each subcontractor's scope of work subcontracted to the project.
• Read and understand the GCON values.
• Learn the basics of GSTEPS; know Step 1 "owner's definition of success" on the project.
• Understand the importance of the project-specific Dust Control Plan (AZ Specific) ADEQ.

Skills/Qualifications

• Seeking bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field related field, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to learn and adapt to technology platforms

Physical Requirements

• Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is combination of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Legs: Must be able to climb stairs
• Hands/Arms: Constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use
• Vision: Visual acuity in near, mid, and far range. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination
• Hearing: Sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone and radio; sufficient to hear alarms on equipment
• Speech: Sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone and radio
• Lift/Carry: Up to 40lbs
• Bending/Twisting
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling

GCON is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, GCON also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.