Construction Site Intern

Merrick & Company; Denver, Loveland (CO, CO); On-site; USD 223,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Hours

Paid holidays

Real client projects

Coaching and Mentoring

Weekly Training Meetings

Job summary

Merrick & Company is seeking a Construction Management student for a paid summer internship in Denver or Loveland, CO, for Summer 2027. The internship offers hands-on experience applying academic knowledge to real projects within an employee-owned company.

You’ll support the construction services team on active projects, prepare daily field reports, track RFIs and submittals, observe safety, and document progress and contractor activities with Merrick staff and partners.

Qualifications

• Must have graduation date after August 2027.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Enrolled and entering junior year or higher of undergraduate degree or grad school
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and navigate active construction areas safely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without Sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support Merrick’s construction services team on active construction projects in an owner’s representative, construction management, and field observation role.
• Assist with daily field reports, photo documentation, progress tracking, and documentation of contractor activities and field conditions.
• Follow safety requirements on active construction sites while observing construction work for general conformance with project drawings, specifications, permits, and owner requirements.
• Support tracking of RFIs, submittals, meeting notes, field issues, punch list items, change-related items, and follow‑up actions.
• Help document installed quantities, construction progress, and information used to support contractor pay applications and project status updates.
• Participate in site walks, progress meetings, and coordination discussions with Merrick staff, contractors, owners, designers, and specialty consultants.
• Assist with quality assurance documentation and coordination of materials testing and inspection activities.
• Assist with review and interpretation of construction drawings, specifications and contract documents to support field observation and documentation.
• Gain hands‑on exposure to water, wastewater, pipeline, utility, roadway, and civil infrastructure construction.
• Collaborate with project team members to identify, document, and help track construction‑related issues through resolution.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

SharePoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

OVERVIEW

Merrick & Company is seeking a Construction Management student for a paid summer internship for Summer 2027 to join our Denver, Colorado or Loveland, Colorado office. This internship provides an outstanding opportunity for a motivated student to apply academic knowledge in a real-world environment.

Merrick’s summer internship program offers meaningful, hands‑on experience for students. Designed as a shorter‑term, exploratory experience, internships allow students to apply what they’re learning in school while gaining exposure to real projects, professional collaboration, and day‑to‑day life at an employee‑owned company.

The summer internship has a commitment of approximately mid-May through mid-August 2027.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support Merrick’s construction services team on active construction projects in an owner’s representative, construction management, and field observation role.
• Assist with daily field reports, photo documentation, progress tracking, and documentation of contractor activities and field conditions.
• Follow safety requirements on active construction sites while observing construction work for general conformance with project drawings, specifications, permits, and owner requirements.
• Support tracking of RFIs, submittals, meeting notes, field issues, punch list items, change-related items, and follow‑up actions.
• Help document installed quantities, construction progress, and information used to support contractor pay applications and project status updates.
• Participate in site walks, progress meetings, and coordination discussions with Merrick staff, contractors, owners, designers, and specialty consultants.
• Assist with quality assurance documentation and coordination of materials testing and inspection activities.
• Assist with review and interpretation of construction drawings, specifications and contract documents to support field observation and documentation.
• Gain hands‑on exposure to water, wastewater, pipeline, utility, roadway, and civil infrastructure construction.
• Collaborate with project team members to identify, document, and help track construction‑related issues through resolution.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have graduation date after August 2027 to be eligible.
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in either Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year or higher of undergraduate degree or currently enrolled in grad school
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and navigate active construction areas safely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without Sponsorship.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Interest in construction management, field observation, water/wastewater, civil infrastructure, or owner’s representative services.
• Familiarity with construction documentation tools and software such as Bluebeam Revu, Procore, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, and the use of iPad tablets is a plus.

TOTAL REWARDS & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Professional Training and Skill Development.
• Flexible Work Hours and Paid holidays
• Real work on Real client projects
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Weekly Training Meetings including "Meet the CEO and President”
• And Much More!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.