Construction Operations Intern

Monteith Construction; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Monteith Construction is seeking interns for its 2027 Summer Intern Program in Charleston, SC. The 12-week paid internship offers hands-on exposure to commercial construction projects, working with project engineers, managers, and superintendents on diverse sites and tasks.

Interns will participate in safety meetings, document control, planning sessions, and progress tracking while gaining experience with Procore and other project management tools. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in a related field/construction management program
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

• Support Project Engineers and Project Managers with RFIs, submittals, drawings, and project documentation
• Work alongside Superintendents to understand daily jobsite operations, sequencing, and coordination of trade partners
• Participate in jobsite walks, project meetings, safety meetings, and planning sessions
• Assist with tracking project schedules, upcoming activities, and construction progress
• Review drawings and specifications to better understand project scope and construction details
• Help document jobsite progress through photos, field reports, and other project management tools
• Assist with quality control and punch list activities
• Gain exposure to project safety procedures and help promote a safe, organized jobsite
• Communicate and collaborate with trade partners
• Learn and utilize construction technology and project management software, including Procore
• Participate in companywide intern programming, department introductions, volunteer opportunities, and team events
• Complete a final presentation highlighting your experience, contributions, and key takeaways from the summer

Skills

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Education

Enrollment in accredited college/university in construction management or related field

Tools

Procore

Job description

As a commercial construction company in the Carolinas, our Purpose is to build exceptional buildings in a way that thrills our partners. We fully believe we cannot deliver exceptional projects without exceptional people. Whether building schools, hospitals, health centers, offices, or airports, we know that what we build in our community matters.

Monteith Intern Program

Our 2027 summer internship program will provide a realistic view of what it is like to work on a commercial construction project at Monteith Construction. Interns will gain exposure to many kinds of projects with myriad contract amounts and will work with industry leaders across our organization. The paid program will last 12 weeks next summer.

What You’ll Do At Monteith

Spend your summer with us at Monteith Construction in Charleston! Some of the things you will be involved with, but not limited to, are:

• Support Project Engineers and Project Managers with RFIs, submittals, drawings, and project documentation
• Work alongside Superintendents to understand daily jobsite operations, sequencing, and coordination of trade partners
• Participate in jobsite walks, project meetings, safety meetings, and planning sessions
• Assist with tracking project schedules, upcoming activities, and construction progress
• Review drawings and specifications to better understand project scope and construction details
• Help document jobsite progress through photos, field reports, and other project management tools
• Assist with quality control and punch list activities
• Gain exposure to project safety procedures and help promote a safe, organized jobsite
• Communicate and collaborate with trade partners
• Learn and utilize construction technology and project management software, including Procore
• Participate in companywide intern programming, department introductions, volunteer opportunities, and team events
• Complete a final presentation highlighting your experience, contributions, and key takeaways from the summer

Experience You Should Have

• Must currently be enrolled in an accredited college or university and seeking a degree in a related field/construction management program
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing

Required to Thrill at Monteith

• No Brilliant Jerks. At Monteith, we want collaborators and teammates.
• We Trust Your Good Judgment. Smart decision making combined with best practices.
• It Can Be Done. Where possibility meets determination.
• Panic Slowly. There is a solution to every problem.

Diverse companies are better companies.

Monteith Construction understands that equity, inclusion, and diversity drive innovation. We want to make sure that anyone from any place feels that they can do their best work at our company. All forms of diversity are valued and valuable at Monteith Construction.

The pay range for this role is:

17.50 - 17.50 USD per year (Monteith Charleston)