Internship Program - Tennessee Region 2026 - 2027

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid US Holidays

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western is seeking motivated interns for our Tennessee Region. Interns will gain hands-on experience in project engineering and field management, working on sites or in offices across divisions.

Successful candidates will support project teams, assist with bid solicitation, subcontractor coordination, and contract/material scheduling. This program offers travel across the United States and potential transition to full-time roles after graduation.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Ability to work a 12-week schedule is preferred.
• Specific roles may require relocation.

Responsibilities

• Assist project manager or field supervision staff with project coordination.
• Estimating cost for change orders.
• Soliciting bidders and coordinate subcontractor activity.
• Scheduling of various contracts and materials.
• Document control.
• Coordination of subcontractors.
• Safety management.
• Participation in team meetings.
• Writing RFIs, submittals, and assisting in change orders.

Skills

Project coordination

Estimating costs for change orders

Subcontractor coordination

Safety management

RFIs and submittals

Team meetings participation

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking Interns for our Tennessee Region.

Our internship program will prepare you for leadership positions both on and off the jobsite. Our program allows you to travel across the United States and through operational divisions to gain hands-on experience in project engineering and field management. We carefully match you with positions related to your academic and career goals, setting you up for the right career path after graduation. Our interns work on jobsites or in the office helping with pursuits in our estimating and preconstruction departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Internswill learn about multiple career paths in our company, and will be trained to become a full-time employee after college graduation. Some duties and responsibilities include:

• Assisting project manager or field supervision staff with project coordination
• Estimating cost for change orders
• Soliciting bidders and coordinate subcontractor activity
• Scheduling of various contracts and materials
• Document control
• Coordination of subcontractors
• Safety management
• Participation in team meetings
• Writing RFIs, submittals, and assisting in change orders

QUALIFICATIONS

• Seeking a bachelor’s degree is preferred
• The ability to work a 12-week work schedule is preferred
• Specific roles may require relocation

Intern Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance
• Paid US Holidays
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran

Salary Range Disclaimer

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.