Construction Intern - Summer 2027

IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS is seeking a Construction Intern for our Cary, North Carolina office to support engineers, project managers, and site staff. The role focuses on learning to apply engineering concepts to real-world construction projects and to assist with documentation, data transfer, and safety compliance.

The internship offers exposure to preconstruction, construction, and closeout phases, with on-site activities and potential travel.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with achieving technical, safety, and administrative objectives.
• Support the Project Manager, Superintendent, and Project Engineers with receiving, tracking, and transferring project-related information to and from subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Maintain and document submittals, RFIs, and communications.
• Support development of preconstruction, construction, and closeout execution plans as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented Construction Internto join our dedicated team at our office in Cary, North Carolina.

In this role, you will assist staff with achieving technical, safety, and administrative objectives. This developmental position will enable you to learn to apply theoretical knowledge to practical applications. You will support the Project Manager, Superintendent, and Project Engineers with receiving, tracking, and transferring project-related information to and from outside subcontractors, vendors, and clients, through the IPS design and CQV teams using integrated IPS technologies.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support the development of preconstruction, construction, and closeout execution plans as needed.
• Maintain written project scopes in collaboration with staff.
• Manage the receipt, documentation tracking, and transfer of submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Facilitate communication among project participants and document relevant interactions as necessary.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline from an accredited technical institution or college.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.

Work Environment

• This position will have 25% travel, or as required by the assigned project.
• Position may be assigned to a client site for an extended period of time.
• Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client’s location is possible, depending on the assignment.
• Please review the IPS Travel Policy.
• Position will visit construction sites and will be required to take site safety training and adhere to site safety rules.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.
• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying weather.

Safety

• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That’s only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.