Field Operations Intern

Catalyst Construction; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst Construction is offering a Field Operations Internship in Milwaukee, WI for Summer 2027. Interns will work with Project Superintendents on construction drawings, coordination, quality control, RFIs, and submittals, and assist with daily site tasks from opening to closing the jobsite.

Ideal candidates are pursuing Construction Management or Trades, with a high school diploma or GED and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Strong basic knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Reliability and professionalism when interacting with Owners/Clients.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Superintendents with drawings, coordination, quality control, RFIs, and submittals.
• Open and secure jobsite at start/end of day.
• Assist Field Ops Team with daily site maintenance and safety processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary: The Field Operations Internship at Catalyst Construction provides relevant field experience for students pursuing a degree in Construction Management or Trades School. Our program provides a realistic view of what it's like to work in construction through hands-on experience from coordinating subcontractors, to assisting on site - our interns assume a wide variety of responsibilities during their time at Catalyst.

This opportunity is for Summer, 2027.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Work with the Project Superintendents to assist with construction drawings, trade coordination, quality control, issuing RFI's and coordination of submittals
• Assist with opening jobsite at beginning of the day and securing jobsite at the end of the day
• Assist Field Ops Team with daily site maintenance including, safety procedures and reporting, demolitions, reading blue prints & designs, and building structures
• Walk all units on project daily to monitor activities and assist in future planning
• Perform job progress and completion punch list identification
• Clean and prepare construction sites as needed; included erecting scaffolding, removing and properly disposing of debris and waste materials, and shoveling dirt and snow as needed
• Assist Field Ops Team with maintaining daily log of activities on the jobsite
• Assist with project close out activities
• Assist with meeting notes and documentation during Client walk-throughs
• Attend meetings and trainings as assigned
• Complete projects as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule based on project need/demand
• Reliable transportation
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism when interacting with Owners/Clients
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Regularly required to move, sit, and bend for various hours throughout the day
• Capacity to physically lift between 50-100lbs
• Ability to travel and visit sites in inclement weather