Summer Construction Intern: Paid, Mentorship & PM Exposure

HITT Contracting Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc. in Atlanta is offering a Commercial Construction Intern position for Summer 2027 through the HITT Futures Program.

This 10-week paid internship provides mentorship, hands-on learning, and professional development to prepare you for a career in construction management as a superintendent or project manager. Participants gain exposure to project delivery, document control, subcontractor coordination, and client communications while building an industry network and gaining

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in construction, engineering, or business.
• Strong interest in commercial construction and general contracting.
• Able to work approximately 40 hours per week for the 10-week program.
• Familiarity with project management software including Procore, BlueBeam, and MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer focus.
• Experience via internship/volunteer is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery alongside project managers and superintendents.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, track materials, and manage files.
• Assist with document control: submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Contribute to bid packages and solicit subcontractor bids.
• Assist with progress reporting and client communications.
• Support on-site tasks: review drawings, site conditions, coordinate trades, and assist safety/quality.
• Engage in networking, training, and internship events.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Construction/Engineering/Business

Tools

Procore

BlueBeam

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Commercial Construction Intern - Summer 2027

Job Description

Join our award-winning HITT Futures Program as a Commercial Construction Intern to kickstart your career in construction management at a top national general contractor. If you are passionate about construction, eager to learn from industry leaders, and ready to be a part of a team committed to elevating the business of building, our top-ranked Internship Program is the perfect opportunity to invest in your future as a commercial construction superintendent or project manager. Our competitively-paid internship prepares you for success through individual mentorship, hands-on learning, professional networking events, career development courses, and personal growth opportunities over an immersive 10-week experience. The dates of the 2027 program will run from 5/24/2027 - 8/5/2027.

Established in 1937, HITT’s success is a result of deep relationships with our partners and subcontractors and the trust of our clients. A small, family business founded in the spirit of the American dream, we’re now more than 1,700 teammates strong, with projects in nearly every state. With 14 operating office locations across the country, HITT is ranked as a top workplace from coast to coast. Our HITT Futures Internship Program is ranked nationwide as the Top Construction Internship by Vault.com.

Responsibilities

• Support various aspects of project delivery alongside project managers and superintendents.
• Assist with subcontractors and supplier coordination, material tracking, and file management.
• Contribute to document control processes, including drafting submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Support the preparation of bid packages and assist in soliciting and evaluating subcontractor bids.
• Aid in progress reporting and updates for internal teams and client communication.
• Assist with jobsite responsibilities such as reviewing construction drawings, verifying site conditions, coordinating trades, and supporting safety and quality control efforts.
• Actively engage in networking and social events, professional development opportunities, educational classes (including software training), and HITT’s corporate responsibility initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited university within the construction, engineering, or business concentrations.
• Previous industry internship, volunteer work, or work experiences is a plus.
• Passion for construction and general contracting industry.
• Ability to work approximately 40 hours per week for the duration of the 10-week program.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to learn project-specific software systems, including Microsoft Office 365 (ex. Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), Procore, Adobe, and BlueBeam).
• Exceptional customer and client focus with ability to succeed in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
  
  

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.