Construction Intern: Field Ops & Project Coordination

PARIC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible PTO

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

Disability insurance

Job summary

PARIC is seeking a Construction Intern to assist project managers, superintendents, and field teams on active construction projects. You will gain hands-on exposure to scheduling, site inspections, safety, and documentation, while supporting daily operations.

The internship targets students pursuing construction-related degrees, with opportunities to learn Procore, Bluebeam, and Autodesk Construction Cloud, and to develop core trade knowledge in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, Building Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in both office and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers, superintendents, and field personnel with day-to-day construction activities.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and coordination efforts.
• Participate in jobsite walkthroughs and site inspections.
• Monitor construction progress and assist with reporting project updates.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and related project documentation.
• Help manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project records.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, cost tracking, and estimating activities.
• Support project documentation, meeting minutes, and daily reports.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and project team members.
• Observe and promote compliance with company safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Assist with material deliveries, inventory tracking, and procurement activities.
• Perform administrative and operational tasks as assigned to support project success.

Skills

MS Office suite

Excel

Word

Outlook

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Time-management

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, Building Science, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

PARIC is seeking a Construction Intern to assist project managers, superintendents, and field teams on active construction projects. You will gain hands-on exposure to scheduling, site inspections, safety, and documentation, while supporting daily operations.

The internship targets students pursuing construction-related degrees, with opportunities to learn Procore, Bluebeam, and Autodesk Construction Cloud, and to develop core trade knowledge in a fast-paced environment.