Construction Intern

DPR Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking Construction Interns to support project teams in executing construction activities and applying classroom knowledge to field tasks. You will collaborate with project engineers, superintendents, and trade partners to help ensure quality, safety, and schedule compliance while gaining hands-on experience in project delivery.

Responsibilities include assisting with field coordination, reviewing drawings and submittals, collecting data for logs and reports, and supporting

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent experience required.
• Prior internship, co-op, or related experience in construction, engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment or participating in project-based coursework preferred.
• Certifications and Licenses: None required.

Responsibilities

• Assists project teams with daily field coordination and documentation of construction activities.
• Reviews drawings, specs, and submittals to identify scope and design requirements.
• Collects and organizes data for project logs, daily reports, and safety records.
• Observes site operations to understand construction means, methods, and sequencing.
• Participates in project meetings and supports preparation of agendas, minutes, and follow-up items.
• Assists with procurement tracking and materials management.
• Collaborates with team members to promote safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.

Education

High School Education/GED

Job description

Job Description DBC, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking Construction Interns.

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary: Supports project teams in executing construction activities by assisting with planning, coordination, and documentation. Applies classroom knowledge to field and office tasks to gain hands‑on experience in project delivery. Collaborates with project engineers, superintendents, and trade partners to help ensure quality, safety, and schedule compliance. Contributes to project meetings, reporting, and progress tracking to support overall team success.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists project teams with daily field coordination and documentation of construction activities.
• Supports project engineers in reviewing drawings, specifications, and submittals to identify scope and design requirements.
• Collects and organizes data for project logs, daily reports, and safety records.
• Observes site operations to understand construction means, methods, and sequencing.
• Participates in project meetings and supports preparation of agendas, minutes, and follow‑up items.
• Assists with procurement tracking and materials management.
• Collaborates with team members to promote DPR Construction’s safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.

Education Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

• Prior internship, co‑op, or related experience in construction, engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment or participating in project‑based coursework preferred.

Certifications and Licenses

• None required.

DPR Construction is a forward‑thinking, self‑performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets.

Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee‑owned company that has grown into a multi‑billion‑dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen.

We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results.

Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy.