Field Intern

Emery Sapp & Sons; Spring Dale (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Academic credit

Future employment opportunity

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons in West Virginia is seeking a Field Intern to gain real-world experience on challenging construction projects. You will work with seasoned professionals, observe field operations, and contribute to project tasks in a supportive team environment.

This summer program emphasizes hands-on learning across planning, execution, and documentation, with opportunities for academic credit and potential future employment based on performance.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant degree program (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, etc.).
• Strong academic performance and a passion for the construction industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude.
• Basic understanding of construction principles and practices is a plus but not mandatory.
• Must be legally eligible to work in United States

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to assist in planning, execution, and management of construction projects.
• Spend time on construction sites to observe and participate in activities, gaining practical knowledge.
• Assist in project documentation, including reports, plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Acquire a deeper understanding of construction methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and field staff to ensure project goals are met.
• Participate in troubleshooting and finding solutions to construction-related challenges.

Education

Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Field Intern, you will gain invaluable real-world experience, work on challenging projects, and collaborate with seasoned professionals. This program is designed to provide students with hands-on exposure to various aspects of construction, helping them build a strong foundation for their future careers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Support: Collaborate with project teams to assist in the planning, execution, and management of construction projects.
• Field Experience: Spend time on construction sites to observe and participate in construction activities, gaining practical knowledge.
• Documentation: Assist in project documentation, including reports, plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Technical Learning: Acquire a deeper understanding of construction methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and field staff to ensure project goals are met.
• Problem Solving: Participate in troubleshooting and finding solutions to construction-related challenges.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a relevant degree program or Technical School (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, etc.).
• Strong academic performance and a passion for the construction industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to a fast-paced construction environment.
• Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude.
• Basic understanding of construction principles and practices is a plus but not mandatory.
• Must be legally eligible to work in United States

Duration:

• Typically May - August

Compensation:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Potential for academic credit, depending on your institution's policies.
• Opportunity for future employment within the company based on performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)