Construction Internship Spring 2027

Opitz Bürotechnik; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoar is seeking qualified students for its Spring 2027 Internship Program in Nashville, Tennessee. The role provides exposure to estimating, project management, and field activities within civil and building sciences.

You will gain hands-on experience through quantity takeoff, submittal reviews, transmittal preparation, and supporting jobsite setup and closeout. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time in an accredited program, maintain GPA 2.5+, and have a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university pursuing a four-year or advanced degree.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• GPA 2.5 or higher.
• Desire to pursue a career in the construction industry after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Gain understanding of the construction process and project delivery.
• Participate in quantity takeoffs/estimation.
• Assist with submittals: logs, shop drawings, and approvals.
• Prepare transmittals for project documentation.
• Assist in jobsite setup, permitting, and closeout.

Skills

Communication skills

Responsibility mindset

Spreadsheet skills

Education

Pursuing 4-year degree in Construction/Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hoar is recruiting qualified applicants for our Internship Program who are studying civil engineering, construction engineering or building/construction sciences for the Spring 2027 term. This position typically gains exposure to estimating, project management, and the field.

Duties include:

• Gaining an understanding of the construction process
• Participating in quantity takeoff/quantity estimating
• Working with the submittal process: maintaining appropriate logs, reviewing and approving shop drawings and submittals
• Preparing transmittals for distribution for project documentation
• Assisting in jobsite setup, permitting, and closeout
• Candidates should possess computer skills including working with spreadsheets, good communication skills, and a willingness to handle responsibility.

Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university pursuing a four year or advanced degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Building Science
• Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Must maintain a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week during the spring semesteri>
• Completed college freshman year
• Desire to pursue a career in the construction industry upon graduation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid Driver's License required

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed mainly in an indoor and outdoor setting with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and travel from site to site.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

EOE - Vets/Disabilities

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