Internship 2026-2027

Caddell Construction; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Caddell Construction seeks a hands-on internship for students pursuing engineering, architecture, or construction management. You will assist with construction planning, interpret designs, and support documentation to resolve design conflicts and improve constructability.

This paid internship runs May 17, 2027 through August 6, 2027 across various domestic locations, with travel requirements and full-time hours on site.

Qualifications

• Pursuing accredited degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Must attend 2-day Orientation at Corporate Headquarters in Montgomery, AL.
• Available for full duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for construction planning and interpretation of designs.
• Assist with submittals, construction correspondence, and design-build packages.
• Support scheduling, budgeting, and financial reporting tasks.
• Coordinate with project management and on-site staff to meet deadlines.
• Assist in training staff on company procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Self-accountability

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing college degree (Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management)

Job description

Job Title -Caddell Internship

Location -Various Domestic Locations

When - May 17, 2027 - August 6, 2027

What You Will Do

SUMMARY

• Provides technical support for construction efforts including participation in construction planning. Assists with design interpretation, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts and constructability reviews.
• Assists in monitoring construction correspondence and other tasks. Assists the on-site construction staff with achievement of corporate deadlines.
• Assists with documentation as needed to answer and respond to governmental agency requests.
• Assists with coordinating issues with project management.
• Assists with coordinating submittals for preconstruction plans required for new contracts.
• Assists with monitoring and distributing design-build submittal packages.
• Assists with the preparation of financial statements.
• Assists with training of on-site staff on Caddell's procedures.
• Assists in negotiating and preparing change orders, terms and conditions, and purchase agreements within the parameters of established procedure for subcontractors and vendors.
• Assists in developing, tracking and negotiating proposals and change orders for the implementation of contract changes with the owner and subcontractors.
• Conducts business correspondence and assists in the preparation of billing/financial reporting.
• Assists on-site construction staff with corporate procedures and achievement of corporate deadlines.
• Develops, implements, and administers project procedures and other work controlling documents to support overall construction.
• Interfaces with all departments as required to resolve problems, ensure quality of construction, project safety etc., in support of overall project schedule.
• Assists in looking ahead and paying attention to the workflow, coordinating with superintendents on delivery of materials and staying on schedule.
• Assists in the maintenance of the project schedule by completing period schedule updates within required time frames, and identifying any schedule issues.
• Assists the construction executives and executive staff as needed.
• Working Conditions - Construction setting, travel required, full-time. Must have the ability to crawl, climb, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, crouch, stand for long periods, lift and hold in excess of 50lbs, talk, hear and occasionally sit. Must have the ability to withstand confined spaces and or/extreme heights while negotiating tasks at hand in a safe manner to themselves and/or others. Subject to hot, cold, humid and wet conditions depending on location.
• Reporting Structure -Champion

What We Expect

Accountability is part of The Caddell Way and our employees share in a strong work ethic and positive team environment. There is a true sense of purpose and teamwork.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -Desire to work in and to learn about the construction industry. Excellent organizational skills; effective written and verbal communication skills. Self-accountability, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Requirements

• Pursuing college or university accredited degree program; recommended majors include and not limited to Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related field of study, and at minimum two (2) years of completed education, and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Ability and willingness to drive a personal vehicle to out-of-state locations as required by the program. Reliable personal transportation is required.
• Some travel may be required
• Must attend 2-day Orientation at Corporate Headquarters in Montgomery, AL.
• Must be available for the duration of the internship.

Salary is $25.00 per hour.

Your career matters at Caddell, where there is a strong emphasis on the growth and development of every employee! We're large enough to take on the most complex construction projects, but we know the contribution of each individual is the key to our success.

Caddell Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected classes under applicable laws and regulations.