Construction Intern - Summer 2027

Tepa Companies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

The Construction Intern at The Tepa Companies offers a paid 12-week internship in San Antonio, TX, with an approximately 40-hour work week. You will assist with field execution, estimating, scheduling, bid packages, RFIs, submittals, and safety enforcement while learning from experienced construction management professionals.

We seek students pursuing an engineering, construction management, or related degree who are within two years of graduating and demonstrate leadership and multitasking

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Within 2 years of graduation (rising junior/senior).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with field execution support of construction projects.
• Assisting with estimating, scheduling, bid packages, RFIs, and submittal coordination.
• Observing and supervising construction activities.
• Assisting with project close out activities.
• Learning the support of our Field Staff.
• Interacting with design professionals and construction management teams.
• Assisting with tracking and forecasting project budgets.
• Assisting with safety enforcement.
• Organizing and attending project meetings.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

About The Tepa Companies

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

Location: San Antonio, TX

Pay range: $21.00- $25.00/HR

About The Job

The Construction Intern has exposure to and opportunities to work in a variety of construction management areas. This role works in an incredibly fast‑moving business and has the opportunity to make valuable contributions.

The Tepa Companies 2027 Intern Program is a paid opportunity for the duration of 12 weeks. Depending on your workload and school schedule, the work schedule will be approximately 40 hours per week in the San Antonio, TX office location.

• Assisting with field execution support of construction projects.
• Assisting with estimating, scheduling, developing bid packages, issuing RFI’s, and coordination of submittals.
• Observing and supervising construction activities.
• Assisting with project close out activities.
• Learn about the Support of our Field Staff.
• Interacting with design professionals and construction management teams.
• Assisting with tracking and forecasting project budgets.
• Assisting with safety enforcement.
• Organizing and attending project meetings.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or another related field from accredited program.
• Within 2 years of graduation (rising junior/rising senior).
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise
• Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize and work under pressure

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled