Construction Superintendent Intern: Learn Field Leadership

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Housing stipend

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development

Annual Intern Summit

Networking events

Fully stocked kitchens

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies invites applicants for a Superintendent Intern/Co-op. You will gain hands-on field exposure across the full project lifecycle, learning from experienced field leaders and contributing to daily site operations, safety, scheduling, and quality control.

This internship offers a competitive hourly wage, housing stipend if needed, and professional development through mentoring and trainings.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Construction Management, Building Science, or Construction Engineering undergraduate or graduate program.
• Driver's License.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.
• Previous Co-op or intern experience in construction preferred, but not required.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Field Operations – exposure to daily on-site activities from mobilization to project completion.
• Safety Leadership – participate in safety meetings and site inspections to promote safety culture.
• Scheduling & Coordination – assist with subcontractor coordination and progress monitoring to keep on schedule.
• Quality Control – observe inspections to ensure work meets plans and ARCO standards.
• Site Logistics – manage site movement and material handling.
• Trade Coordination – work with superintendents and subcontractors on sequencing and workflows.
• Progress Documentation – document daily site activities and photos, prepare daily reports.
• Project Meetings – attend coordination meetings and owner walkthroughs to see field communication.
• Plan & Drawing Review – learn construction drawings and shop drawings in the field.
• Job Site Walks – monitor progress and identify issues while ensuring safety.
• Training & Learning – participate in offsite trainings and biweekly sessions.
• Team Collaboration – partner with Project Managers and field teams to align office and field operations.

Skills

Driver's License

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Architectural/Construction Management or Building Science undergraduate/graduate program

Job description

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies invites applicants for a Superintendent Intern/Co-op. You will gain hands-on field exposure across the full project lifecycle, learning from experienced field leaders and contributing to daily site operations, safety, scheduling, and quality control.

This internship offers a competitive hourly wage, housing stipend if needed, and professional development through mentoring and trainings.