Construction Summer Intern

The Peterson Company, LLC; Legendary Hills (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peterson Company, LLC invites a motivated construction internship candidate to join our team this summer. You will gain hands-on field and office experience supporting active projects, learning industry best practices, and collaborating with experienced professionals on site.

You will assist with site walkthroughs, progress tracking, and documentation, while developing skills in communication, organization, safety awareness, and project coordination across teams.

Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• Strong interest in learning about construction operations and project delivery.
• Good communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow direction in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar tools.
• Willingness to work in both office and field settings, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day project activities in the field and/or office, depending on assignment.
• Assist with site walkthroughs, progress tracking, and general project documentation.
• Help coordinate communication between team members, subcontractors, and other stakeholders as directed.
• Review and organize project materials, drawings, reports, and other records.
• Observe construction processes and learn about safety, quality, scheduling, and site operations.
• Perform additional administrative or operational tasks to support project teams.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Construction management

Engineering

Architecture

Tools

Reading plans

Specifications

Project documentation

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team for a hands-on summer internship in construction. This opportunity is designed for someone interested in gaining practical field experience, learning industry best practices, and supporting active projects in a professional and collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

• Support day-to-day project activities in the field and/or office, depending on assignment.
• Assist with site walkthroughs, progress tracking, and general project documentation.
• Help coordinate communication between team members, subcontractors, and other stakeholders as directed.
• Review and organize project materials, drawings, reports, and other records.
• Observe construction processes and learn about safety, quality, scheduling, and site operations.
• Perform additional administrative or operational tasks to support project teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Current student or recent graduate in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
• Strong interest in learning about construction operations and project delivery.
• Good communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow direction in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar tools.
• Willingness to work in both office and field settings, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to construction, engineering, or project management through coursework, extracurricular activities, or prior experience.
• Familiarity with reading plans, specifications, or project documentation.
• Interest in developing technical knowledge and professional skills in the construction industry.

What You’ll Gain

• Practical experience working alongside experienced professionals.
• Insight into project coordination, site operations, and construction workflows.
• Opportunities to build communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• A supportive environment focused on learning and professional growth.

Additional Information

This internship is intended to provide meaningful exposure to construction project work during the summer term. The successful candidate will be eager to learn, dependable, and ready to contribute to a team-focused environment.