Internship - Summer 2027

Lease Crutcher Lewis; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Lifestyle Spending Account

Headspace membership

Health Savings Account

ESOP

Volunteer PTO

Job summary

Lease Crutcher Lewis is offering a construction internship in Portland to gain hands-on project experience. You will support project managers, engineers and field staff, learning to read drawings, schedules, and subcontractor docs under guidance.

This paid internship emphasizes practical learning, collaboration, and safety. You will develop drafting, coordination, and communication skills while contributing to real project tasks, with mentorship and opportunities to grow within our

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in CM or engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong writing and communication abilities.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn on-site.

Responsibilities

• Learn working knowledge of the contract documents.
• Review drawings and specs for inconsistencies; write field questions and expedite Architect responses.
• Understand subcontract documents as they apply to responsibilities.
• Gain working knowledge of project schedule and assist in maintaining the schedule.
• Expedite, review and approve shop drawings and submittals; use PM system for shop drawing administration.
• Procure materials and equipment for assigned tasks; track deliveries and lead times.
• Assist in documenting changes and maintain project record drawings and specs.
• Exhibit superior writing skills; respond to correspondence with subcontractors and vendors.
• Prepare and distribute meeting minutes; assist in maintaining project files and close-out documentation.
• Promote open communication and positive relations among project team.

Skills

Creative problem solver

Excellent communication

Positive attitude

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

About You

Solutions-Oriented. Problem-solving brings you a sense of accomplishment and you bring a positive attitude, curious listening skills, and a solutions mindset to the table.

Focused. You're someone who puts in the time, energy, and effort to get the task done. You appreciate a clear deadline, and you strive to hit it every time.

Adaptable. You're flexible and you can adjust to changing or unexpected circumstances without losing your cool. You understand we work in an ever-evolving industry and your calm approach to change helps the team stay grounded.

About Us

At Lewis, where every employee is an owner, our people are empowered to make decisions - big and small - to meet the goals of our clients. We are passionate about our work and driven to build quality buildings that stand the test of time. With fulfillment as one of our six core values, Lewis has a collaborative and supportive culture committed to the success and development of our people.

Position Summary

Interns support and assist the project team (Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Field Personnel) with the planning and daily execution of the construction project. The intern contributes to the team through their knowledge, works with moderate guidance on the projects, and has a solid understanding of the fundamentals of the discipline and the role.

Primary Functions And Essentail Responsibilities

• Learn working knowledge of the contract documents.
• Review all drawings and specifications for design inconsistencies and conflicts. Write field questions and expedite answers from the Architect to allow the assigned components of the work to be fabricated and installed in the most efficient manner.
• Learn and understand the subcontract documents as they apply to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Gain working knowledge of project schedule and assist in maintaining the project computerized schedule.
• Expedite, review and approve shop drawings, submittals and safety requirements for assigned tasks. Utilize the Project Management System for shop drawing administration. Provide required submittal information such as field dimensions. Distribute approved submittals to pertinent subcontractors.
• Follow and track assigned materials and equipment to be released for fabrication in adequate lead time to accommodate the required jobsite delivery date designated by the Superintendent on assigned tasks. Procure other materials and equipment as instructed by the Lead Project Engineer or Project Superintendent.
• Receive and distribute information on clarifications and changes in the work for areas of responsibility. Obtain and check subcontractor's pricing and assist in assembling change quotations as directed by the Lead Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Assist in documenting changes, maintain project record drawings and specifications.
• Exhibit superior writing skills. Review and respond to all correspondence to and from subcontractors and vendors for assigned tasks.
• Prepare and distribute minutes to meetings as directed by the Lead Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Assist in maintaining the project files, close-out and storage of documents at completion.
• Become familiar with the company policies on personnel, quality management, safety. Review all drawings and specifications for design inconsistencies and conflicts. Write field questions and expedite answers from the Architect to allow the assigned components of the work to be fabricated and installed in the most efficient manner.
• Learn and understand the subcontract documents as they apply to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Gain working knowledge of project schedule and assist in maintaining the project computerized schedule.
• Expedite, review and approve shop drawings, submittals and safety requirements for assigned tasks. Utilize the Project Management System for shop drawing administration. Provide required submittal information such as field dimensions. Distribute approved submittals to pertinent subcontractors.
• Follow and track assigned materials and equipment to be released for fabrication in adequate lead time to accommodate the required jobsite delivery date designated by the Superintendent on assigned tasks. Procure other materials and equipment as instructed by the Lead Project Engineer or Project Superintendent.
• Receive and distribute information on clarifications and changes in the work for areas of responsibility. Obtain and check subcontractor's pricing and assist in assembling change quotations as directed by the Lead Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Assist in documenting changes, maintain project record drawings and specifications.
• Exhibit superior writing skills. Review and respond to all correspondence to and from subcontractors and vendors for assigned tasks.
• Prepare and distribute minutes to meetings as directed by the Lead Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Assist in maintaining the project files, close-out and storage of documents at completion.
• Become familiar with the company policies on personnel, quality management, safety.
• Be a leader in open communication with team members. Promote good relations with all parties related to the project.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications And Experience

• Working towards a bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering or related field, or have equivalent years of experience.
• Creative problem solver and excellent communication skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to work with others. We believe that happy people make for a fun and productive culture

A 100% employee-owned general contractor, Lease Crutcher Lewis offers a comprehensive healthcare plan with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account supports physical wellness for employees and their pets, and our employer-funded Headspace membership supports mental wellness. We also offer a generous Health Savings Account with annual employer sponsored contributions. Lease Crutcher Lewis provides support for a financially healthy future, including our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (enrollment covered at no cost to you) and a 401(k) with a competitive matching program. To support employee philanthropic efforts, employees are eligible for volunteer PTO and charitable giving matching programs.

Lease Crutcher Lewis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of, and will not be discriminated against, based on the basis of race, color, gender, pregnancy or breastfeeding, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other status protected by state or federal law.