DOD SkillBridge Internship - Construction Operations

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC invites active-duty military members to participate in a DoD SkillBridge Internship in Birmingham, Alabama. The program prepares participants for entry- and intermediate-level roles in construction by exposing them to daily operations within a leading general contractor.

Interns may experience placements in Construction Operations or Services, including Project Management, Field Management, VDC, Safety, Scheduling, CDL driving, Mechanics, and MEP work, tailored to

Qualifications

• Must be an active-duty military member seeking a DoD SkillBridge Internship (will require Chain of Command approval)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Demonstrated interest in construction management and a strong desire to pursue a career in the construction industry upon program completion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for effective collaboration and reporting in a construction environment

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the construction process.
• Participate in quantity takeoff and tasks.
• Manage the submittal process, including maintaining logs and reviewing shop drawings.
• Prepare transmittals for project documentation.
• Assist with jobsite setup, permitting, and project closeout.
• This internship may involve responsibilities across Project Management, Field Management, VDC, Safety, Equipment & Supply, Scheduling/Planning, CDL Drivers, Mechanics, MEP and more.

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie is excited to partner with the DoD SkillBridge program offers service members from all branches of the U.S. Military an opportunity to explore careers in construction. This internship is designed to prepare participants for entry-level and intermediate roles within the construction industry. Our goal is to engage SkillBridge interns, by introducing them to the daily operations of a leading general contractor and equipping them with the skills needed to become potential future employees. Depending on your interests and our openings, an internship within one of our construction operations or services departments could include some of the responsibilities below:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the construction process.
• Participate in quantity takeoff and tasks.
• Manage the submittal process, including maintaining logs and reviewing shop drawings.
• Prepare transmittals for project documentation.
• Assist with jobsite setup, permitting, and project closeout.
• Please note: This is not comprehensive and could vary depending on job type, which includes but is not limited to: Project Management, Field Management, VDC, Safety, Equipment & Supply, Scheduling/Planning, CDL Drivers, Mechanics, MEP and more.

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

• Must be an active-duty military member seeking a DoD SkillBridge Internship (will require Chain of Command approval)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Demonstrated interest in construction management and a strong desire to pursue a career in the construction industry upon program completion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for effective collaboration and reporting in a construction environment