Intern - Primoris Heavy Civil - Louisiana

7 James Construction Group, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Great benefits

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Pet coverage

Legal assistance

Award-worthy safety programs

Job summary

7 James Construction Group, LLC is seeking a Civil Engineering/Construction Management intern to gain practical experience on heavy civil projects in Louisiana. You will assist with scheduling, cost tracking, and documentation while working with project teams.

The role requires enrollment in a related Bachelor's program, strong communication skills, and a readiness to learn in a dynamic construction environment. Louisiana location with safety and teamwork at the core.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and a strong work ethic.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Ability to work in a construction environment with varying weather and noise.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers and engineers with daily tasks, including scheduling, cost tracking, and quality control.
• Conduct site visits and inspections, documenting progress and identifying potential issues.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other project documentation.
• Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Learn and apply industry best practices and safety regulations.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to problem-solving discussions.
• Support data collection and analysis for project performance evaluation.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Eagerness to learn

Strong work ethic

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's student in Civil Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview: Job Summary

Gain practical experience and contribute to heavy civil construction projects in Louisiana, supporting various phases from planning to execution.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist project managers and engineers with daily tasks, including scheduling, cost tracking, and quality control.
• Conduct site visits and inspections, documenting progress and identifying potential issues.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other project documentation.
• Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Learn and apply industry best practices and safety regulations.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to problem-solving discussions.
• Support data collection and analysis for project performance evaluation.

Job Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Strong academic record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and a strong work ethic.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Ability to work in a construction environment, including exposure to varying weather conditions and noise.

Company Overview

Primoris Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Power Your Potential.

As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together. Join us today!