Intern – Construction Management / Civil Engineering

ECC; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ECC is offering an on-site Intern – Construction Management / Civil Engineering position at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC. The role supports field operations, quality control, project administration, and construction execution for facilities and site paving projects.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, with strong Microsoft Office skills and a willingness to learn in a hands-on, field-based environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager, Superintendent, and Quality Control staff with daily construction operations.
• Assist with field inspections and project documentation.
• Attend client and subcontractor meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Support project tracking, reporting, and schedule updates; assist subcontractor coordination and site logistics.
• Help maintain project records and electronic filing systems.
• Monitor adherence to project safety and quality requirements.

Education

Undergraduate in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Intern – Construction Management / Civil Engineering

Location: Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC (On-Site, Project Job Trailer)

ECC is seeking a motivated junior or senior undergraduate student (minimum 3.0 GPA preferred) pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field to join our team at Camp Lejeune. This on-site internship offers hands‑on experience supporting field operations, quality management, project administration, and construction execution activities on the construction of an operations and maintenance facility, warehouse, and associated site paving improvements.

Position Details:

• Hours: Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week
• Duration: Summer 2027
• Compensation: $24.00/hour
• Reporting to: Project Manager
• Project-Based Position: Daily attendance at the project site is expected
• Security Requirement: Must be eligible to obtain military base access
• Driving Requirement: Intern may be required to operate a vehicle on the project site

Learning Opportunities:

Interns will gain exposure to facility construction, warehouse development, site paving operations, project scheduling, quality control procedures, subcontractor management, and military construction project delivery. Participants will receive mentorship from experienced construction professionals and develop a comprehensive understanding of field-based project management.

Responsibilities:

• Support Project Manager, Superintendent, and Quality Control staff with daily construction operations
• Assist with field inspections and project documentation
• Attend client and subcontractor meetings and prepare meeting minutes
• Support project tracking, reporting, and schedule updatesAssist with subcontractor coordination and site logistics
• Help maintain project records and electronic filing systems
• Monitor adherence to project safety and quality requirements

Skills & Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a field-based construction environment
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

ECC's targeted hourly rate for this position is $24.00 per hour. Actual pay may vary based on education, experience, qualifications, and business needs.