Construction Intern - Massachusetts - Spring Co-op 2027

Gilbane Building Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company in Massachusetts is seeking a Construction Intern/Co-op for Spring 2027. The role supports project staff on a construction site, with onsite, full-time hours.

The internship offers hands-on experience in construction management and access to Gilbane University training resources. Responsibilities include document flow, photo documentation, submittal reviews, RFIs, and change management, with opportunities to participate in orientation sessions and team activities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related program.
• Prior exposure to the construction industry is a plus.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage project document flow on site.
• Take progress photos of the jobsite.
• Review and approve submittals.
• Submit RFIs.
• Assist in the change management process.
• Participate in office orientation and training sessions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering/Construction Management program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Construction Intern - Massachusetts - Spring Co-op 2027

Job Locations: US-MA-Boston

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Construction Intern / Co-op to be responsible for assisting Project Staff on a construction management project.

This is a temporary position based in Massachusetts for the Spring 2027 semester, and requires onsite, full-time hours. A housing allowance for temporary relocation is not available for this internship.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you?

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and "People First" workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You're a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You're someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.

Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What's in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources for those that are early in their career. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

Interns learn Gilbane's construction methods and practices through work assignments on a job site team, assisting project engineering, accounting and superintending staff with daily duties.

• Manage project document flow
• Take progress photos of jobsite
• Review and approve submittals
• Submit RFIs
• Handle change management process
• Participate in business unit office activities including orientation program, training sessions and peer group meetings

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Currently enrolled in Engineering, Construction Management or similar program
• Prior exposure to construction industry is a plus
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

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Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For MA this ranges from $24.00 to $29.00 per hour.

Gilbane invests in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.