Intern Advantage Program - Southern Region

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. invites rising juniors and seniors in construction-related programs to join its 2027 Summer Internship.

You will work on an active project in your geographic region, report to the Project Manager on-site, and gain exposure to general contracting, scheduling, procurement, and coordination. Interns will apply engineering and leadership skills, contribute to real-world tasks, and build foundational project-management experience within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Sophomore or Junior standing pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Construction/Project Management.
• Willingness to relocate or commute for the internship duration.

Responsibilities

• Assist team with General Contract and Subcontract administration.
• Exposure to Construction Scheduling.
• Procurement and expediting of materials and equipment.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and piping systems.
• Review shop drawings and submittals.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and document outcomes.
• Research options on construction means, methods and equipment.
• Maintain As-Built plans and record updates.
• Support site safety monitoring and accident prevention.
• Assist with quality control on field and shop activities.

Skills

Construction principles

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related major

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is one of America's premier commercial construction companies. With offices and employees nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types including healthcare, education, renewable energy, marine, water/wastewater, commercial office and retail, hospitality/entertainment and airports. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. Originally founded as a family business in 1864, today we are proud to be 100 percent employee-owned.

McCarthy's reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

We Live Our Core Values:

We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity in alignment with our Strategic Map.

We Are Employee Owned:

We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.

We Feel Like A Family:

We value human to human connections and help each other succeed.

We Are Builders:

We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen.

This posting is for 2027 Summer Internship applications only, supporting projects located in the Southern area.

McCarthy's Project Engineer Internship is a competitive, hands-on opportunity to learn what a career in construction is all about! Interns are assigned to an active project within their geographic region and report to the Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager on-site. During the internship, tasks are assigned to help the intern gain exposure to the building process and apply their engineering and leadership skills to real world situations.

Real Experience. Real Results.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist team with General Contract and Subcontract administration
• Exposure to Construction Scheduling
• Material & Equipment procurement and expediting
• Mechanical, electrical and piping systems coordination
• Shop drawing and submittal review and coordination
• Participation in and documentation of project coordination meetings
• Research and suggest options on construction means, methods and equipment
• Maintenance of As-Built plans
• Exposure to and monitoring of quality control - field and shop
• Monitor and document jobsite safety and accident prevention

Qualifications:

• Students with Sophomore or Junior standing currently working towards a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related major
• Valid interest in pursuing a career in Construction/Project Management required
• General knowledge of construction principles/processes
• Willingness to relocate and/or commute for the internship duration required.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.