Intern - Construction Management / Civil Engineering

ECC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ECC's on-site internship at Naval Station Norfolk / Virginia Beach invites a junior or senior undergraduate student in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field to join a major federal construction project.

This 40-hour per week, summer 2027 position provides hands-on experience supporting project management, field operations, quality control, and construction administration on a new parking garage and NATO Command Building.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced field environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager, Superintendent, and Quality Control staff with daily construction operations.
• Assist with project documentation, reporting, and field inspections.
• Attend project coordination meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Track project progress and support schedule updates; assist with subcontractor coordination and field communication.
• Support preparation and organization of project records, logs, and closeout documentation.
• Observe and promote project safety and quality standards.

Skills

Construction management basics

Civil engineering knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Intern - Construction Management / Civil Engineering

Location: Naval Station Norfolk / Virginia Beach, VA (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 on a major military construction project in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area. This on‑site internship offers hands‑on experience supporting project management, field operations, quality control, and construction administration activities on the construction of a new parking garage and NATO Command Building.

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 large-scale vertical construction, parking structure development, military construction requirements, project scheduling, quality control processes, subcontractor coordination, and construction management best practices. Participants will work directly with project leadership and gain valuable experience supporting complex federal construction projects.

Responsibilities:

• Support Project Manager, Superintendent, and Quality Control staff with daily construction operations
• Assist with project documentation, reporting, and field inspections
• Attend project coordination meetings and prepare meeting minutes
• Track project progress and support schedule updatesAssist with subcontractor coordination and field communication
• Support preparation and organization of project records, logs, and closeout documentation
• Observe and promote project safety and quality standards

Skills & Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced field environment
• Self‑motivated with a desire to learn construction project management processes

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.

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