Field Construction Intern — Real Projects & Mentorship

Shine BrightX LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Flexible work hours and paid holidays

Professional training and skill devlop

Coaching and mentoring

Weekly training meetings

Opportunity to work on real client-pro

Job summary

Shine BrightX LLC invites motivated students to join our team for a construction internship in Denver. You will support on active projects as an owner’s representative or field observer, help with daily field reports, photos, progress tracking, and coordination with contractors and owners.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s in Construction Management or Engineering, with strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work outdoors and in teams.

Qualifications

• Students with graduation dates after August 2027.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Enrolled students entering junior year or higher.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work 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).
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and insurability under Merrick’s insurance carrier.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support Merrick’s construction services team on active construction projects in roles including owner’s representative, construction management, and field observation.
• 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 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 supporting 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 skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

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

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

SharePoint

Microsoft Project

iPad/tablet usage

Job description

Shine BrightX LLC invites motivated students to join our team for a construction internship in Denver. You will support on active projects as an owner’s representative or field observer, help with daily field reports, photos, progress tracking, and coordination with contractors and owners.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s in Construction Management or Engineering, with strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work outdoors and in teams.