Site Construction Intern

Gulf Stream Construction; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Stream Construction Company is offering a summer internship to support operations and growth across our Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA locations. This program is ideal for engineering students seeking real-world experience before entering the workforce.

You will work directly alongside experienced estimators, project managers, and superintendents on active projects, gaining hands-on exposure to pre-construction activities, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and project planning—with

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in accredited university
• Pursuing Civil Engineering (preferred) or Construction Science & Management
• Junior standing or higher
• Available to work full-time 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday

Responsibilities

• Support project pursuits through pre-construction and proposal phases
• Review plans, specifications, and drawings to determine scope and deliverables
• Perform quantity takeoffs using conventional methods and estimating software
• Assist with building cost estimates
• Help plan and implement earthwork models using 3D modeling software
• Participate in project planning meetings and progress reviews
• Build relationships with project teams, superintendents, and project managers
• Provide day-to-day project management support to superintendents and PMs
• Help track and manage submittals through review and approval
• Assist in preparing monthly payment applications
• Follow safety policies and procedures

Job description

Gulf Stream Construction Company is looking for motivated, driven individuals to join our team for a summer internship supporting operations and growth across our Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA locations. As the premiere full-service general site contractor in the Southeast, Gulf Stream Construction brings unparalleled expertise to every phase of site, civil, and infrastructure construction. This internship offers hands-on immersion in the estimating and project management side of the construction industry — ideal for engineering students who want real-world experience before entering the workforce. You'll work directly alongside experienced estimators, project managers, and superintendents on active projects, gaining exposure you won't get in a classroom.

What You'll Do

• Support project pursuits through the pre-construction and proposal phases
• Review construction plans, specifications, and shop drawings to determine scope of work and deliverables
• Perform quantity takeoffs using both conventional methods (scaling, counting) and estimating software
• Assist with building cost estimates as assigned
• Help plan and implement earthwork models using 3D modeling software
• Participate in project planning meetings and progress reviews
• Build strong working relationships with project teams, Superintendents, and Project Managers
• Provide day-to-day project management support to Superintendents and Project Managers
• Help track and manage project submittals through review and approval
• Assist in preparing monthly payment applications
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned, with room to grow based on interest and initiative
• Follow all office and jobsite safety policies and procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Actively enrolled in an accredited university, pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering (preferred) or Construction Science and Management
• Junior standing or higher
• Available to work full-time, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, for the duration of the internship
• A driven, entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine interest in the construction industry
• Strong attention to detail
• Solid problem-solving and communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Why Gulf Stream Construction?

This internship is a launchpad. Interns get real project exposure, mentorship from industry professionals, and a front-row seat to how a leading site and civil contractor operates from bid to breaking ground.