Construction Intern: Field & Project Experience

Turner Construction Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Houston seeks a Summer 2027 Construction Intern to gain foundational knowledge in construction management, safety, budgeting, and lifecycle coordination on an active project site. You will work under supervision, supporting project teams with meetings, material tracking, document control, and progress reporting.

The role emphasizes applying academic learning to real-world tasks, building professional relationships with employees and subcontractors, and

Qualifications

• Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend written information.
• Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry.
• Able to work independently, with direction and supervision, and in team environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support project team with meeting coordination, material tracking, file management, document control, and progress reporting.
• Follow project site signage and supervisor instructions as directed.
• Provide progress reports to supervisor and learn about construction management.
• Relate and apply knowledge acquired in the academic setting to work activities.
• Maintain professional relationships with employees, customers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Participate in training, meetings, and orientation.
• Comply with safety protocols, follow safety expectations, and wear PPE.
• Assist with project start-up activities and support Project Engineer, Project Superintendent, and/or Project Manager.
• Assist with collection and review of information and approvals for RFIs, shop drawings, etc.
• Assist with preparation of estimates for changes in work from subcontractors.
• Attend project site visits to observe and document construction field activities.
• Assist with communication to Architects, Engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Assist with coordination with Trades to track job schedules.
• Monitor contractor safety program compliance.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and studies for project items.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reading comprehension

Organizational skills

Desire to learn in construction

Education

Engineering

Architecture

Construction Management

Job description

Turner Construction Company in Houston seeks a Summer 2027 Construction Intern to gain foundational knowledge in construction management, safety, budgeting, and lifecycle coordination on an active project site. You will work under supervision, supporting project teams with meetings, material tracking, document control, and progress reporting.

The role emphasizes applying academic learning to real-world tasks, building professional relationships with employees and subcontractors, and