Construction Management Intern - Summer 2027

Jacobs; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a driven Construction Management intern to support the Life Sciences team in Richmond, VA within Advanced Facilities. You will assist Project Managers across scheduling, cost, and delivery, while applying data analysis to optimize project outcomes.

The role trains you in pre-design/construction concepts, collaborates with engineers, and offers exposure to state-of-the-art industrial and commercial facility projects. Onsite work is expected as part of a full-time internship.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a degree-seeking program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or another closely related field.
• Knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, delivery systems, and components.
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in all aspects of the project and help find alternative strategies.
• Develop project schedules and detail critical activities to drive successful project delivery.
• Collaborate on using data analysis to support service excellence.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Data analysis

Pre-design knowledge

Education

Enrollment in Construction Management / Civil Engineering related degree

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We are looking for a driven and curious, client-focused intern with an interest in Construction Management to join us in Richmond, VA on our Life Sciences team within Advanced Facilities.

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong.

Jacobs provides full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management services for both new and existing facilities. Join us, and work on state-of-the-art industrial, municipal, and commercial facility projects. For projects of every scale, we provide design, engineering, construction, commissioning, and maintenance services that support a facility's entire life cycle.

Working within one of our Construction teams, you could join us in one of many different Construction focused roles—Document Control, Project Control, Site Engineer, to name a few. You will support Project Managers in all aspects of the project, help find alternative strategies and utilize advanced technologies and data analysis solutions to support service excellence. We’ll guide you in through the beginning of your construction management career as you hone your skills in meeting project requirements regarding timeline and budget. You will collaborate on the development of project schedules and detail the critical activities which will help drive us to successful project delivery.

Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Current enrollment in a degree seeking program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or another closely related field
• Knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, delivery systems, and components
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Previous experience in construction

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $47,300.00 to $60,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.