MEP Design-Build Intern: Project Coordination & Estimating

Southland Industries, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing

Potential full-time opportunities

Job summary

Southland Industries offers an internship program designed to introduce students to design-build, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection, with a focus on coordinating projects under design and project managers. Interns develop skills in design, estimating, and scheduling to better understand the construction process.

Primary responsibilities include supporting field labor, procurement of equipment and subcontractors, and coordination across design and trade partners.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic.
• Initiative and drive to get the job done.
• Resourceful and resilient in challenging situations.
• Ability to solve problems with limited support.
• Quick learner who seeks answers independently.
• Positive attitude in all situations.
• Accountability in stressful environments.
• Goal‑oriented mindset.
• Collaborative spirit and team player.
• Competent business writing and public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Support field labor and site activities.
• Assist in equipment and subcontractor procurement.
• Coordinate design, trade, and subcontractor activities.
• Assist in budget analysis, cost/margin projections, and estimating impacts.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Initiative

Resourceful

Problem solving

Quick learner

Positive attitude

Accountability under pressure

Goal oriented

Team player

Business writing

Public speaking

Job description

Southland Industries offers an internship program designed to introduce students to design-build, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection, with a focus on coordinating projects under design and project managers. Interns develop skills in design, estimating, and scheduling to better understand the construction process.

Primary responsibilities include supporting field labor, procurement of equipment and subcontractors, and coordination across design and trade partners.