Paid Construction Operations Intern: Field & PM Exposure

Monteith Construction; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 15 - 21; Full time

Job summary

Monteith Construction in Wilmington, North Carolina, invites you to join its 2027 summer Internship Program. This paid 12-week program provides a realistic view of working on a commercial construction project and exposure to diverse project types.

As a Construction Operations Intern, you will support engineers and managers with RFIs, submittals, and documentation, ride with superintendents to learn site operations, and gain hands-on experience with Procore and project management tools.

Qualifications

• Must currently be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in a related field/construction management program
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

• Support Project Engineers and Project Managers with RFIs, submittals, drawings, and project documentation
• Work alongside Superintendents to understand daily jobsite operations, sequencing, and coordination of trade partners
• Participate in jobsite walks, project meetings, safety meetings, and planning sessions
• Assist with tracking project schedules, upcoming activities, and construction progress
• Review drawings and specifications to better understand project scope and construction details
• Help document jobsite progress through photos, field reports, and other project management tools
• Assist with quality control and punch list activities
• Gain exposure to project safety procedures and help promote a safe, organized jobsite
• Communicate and collaborate with trade partners
• Learn and utilize construction technology and project management software, including Procore
• Participate in companywide intern programming, department introductions, volunteer opportunities, and team events
• Complete a final presentation highlighting your experience, contributions, and key takeaways from the summer

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Procore

Job description

Monteith Construction in Wilmington, North Carolina, invites you to join its 2027 summer Internship Program. This paid 12-week program provides a realistic view of working on a commercial construction project and exposure to diverse project types.

As a Construction Operations Intern, you will support engineers and managers with RFIs, submittals, and documentation, ride with superintendents to learn site operations, and gain hands-on experience with Procore and project management tools.