Construction Operations Intern

Monteith; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Monteith Construction invites students to join its 2027 summer Intern Program in the Triad region for a 12-week, paid experience on commercial construction projects. Interns will interact with project leaders and gain hands-on exposure to RFIs, submittals, drawings, and site operations.

Participants will learn construction technology, planning, safety procedures, and project management software, including Procore, while contributing to real project workflows and final presentations.

Qualifications

• Must currently be enrolled in an accredited college or university seeking a degree in a related field.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in a team on construction projects.

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.
• Participate in jobsite walks, safety meetings, and planning sessions.
• Assist with tracking project schedules and construction progress.
• Review drawings and specifications to understand project scope and details.
• Help document jobsite progress through photos, field reports, and PM tools.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Construction management coursework

Tools

Procore

Job description

About Monteith Construction

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 the Triad! 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.
• Momentum. Our sustained, positive forward movement.

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.