Construction Operations Intern — Summer Paid Internship (Charleston)

Monteith Construction Corp.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Monteith Construction Corp. in Charleston offers a 12-week paid summer internship program for students in a construction management track.

Interns gain exposure to a variety of project types and work with industry leaders across the organization, with hands-on experience in documentation, scheduling, and site operations. During the internship, you will participate in site visits, meetings, and safety programs, and you’ll learn construction technology including Procore.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in a related field/construction management.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, 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, activities, and construction progress.
• Review drawings and specifications to understand project scope and construction details.
• Help document jobsite progress through photos, field reports, and other project management tools.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Construction management program

Tools

Procore

Job description

Monteith Construction Corp. in Charleston offers a 12-week paid summer internship program for students in a construction management track.

Interns gain exposure to a variety of project types and work with industry leaders across the organization, with hands-on experience in documentation, scheduling, and site operations. During the internship, you will participate in site visits, meetings, and safety programs, and you’ll learn construction technology including Procore.