Summer Construction Management Intern - Dallas

Fcl-Builders-; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

FCL Builders offers a 10-week internship program in Arlington, TX, designed to immerse students in industrial construction management. You will rotate through Pre-Construction, Production, and Field Operations, receiving virtual professional development training and bi-weekly mentorship to grow both personally and professionally.

You will gain hands-on experience with proposal and budgeting, drawings review, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and project documentation while collaborating

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional teamwork capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid mathematical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through Pre-Construction, Production, and Field Operations to gain exposure to the project lifecycle.
• Assist with proposal reviews, budgeting, and subcontractor scope clarifications.
• Support bidding, buyout, and subcontractor selection processes.
• Gain exposure to permitting, scheduling, and project documentation.
• Participate in daily site walks, safety practices, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Team player

Education

Undergrad in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMiC

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

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Intern Arlington, TX, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1380

About the Program

At FCL Builders, we build more than just buildings, we build your career. We are an employee-owned and operated industrial and design-builder general contractor specializing in eCommerce, Manufacturing, Cold Storage, Data Centers, Warehousing and Distribution, Food Processing, and Life Sciences.

Our 10-week Internship Program is designed to give students an immersive, hands-on overview of the industrial construction management process. Through a structured rotation across Pre-Construction, Production, and Field Operations, you’ll gain exposure to every step of the project lifecycle. Along the way, you’ll receive virtual professional development training, as well as bi-weekly mentorship meetings to help you grow both personally and professionally.

What You’ll Do

During your internship, you’ll rotate through three core areas of construction management:

Pre-Construction

• Learn the proposal and budgeting process
• Review drawings and perform conceptual estimating
• Conduct subcontractor scope reviews and clarifications
• Perform quantity takeoffs and detailed breakdowns
• Understand the importance of subcontractor communication

Production

• Review plans and identify scopes of work
• Assist with bidding, buyout, and subcontractor selection
• Gain exposure to permitting and project documentation
• Understand scheduling, project flow, and subcontractor feedback
• Participate in project closeout processes

Field Operations

• Review drawings and plans on-site
• Attend pre-construction meetings with trades
• Learn and apply jobsite safety practices, including PPE, inspections, audits, and toolbox talks
• Participate in daily site walks and subcontractor meetings
• Track project documentation and contribute to closeout

What You Bring

• Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Solid mathematical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Positive attitude, engaging in seeking growth opportunities, and new innovative solutions

Added Value

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with CMiC, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project
• Mobility on and around active construction sites as well as in-office settings
• Exposure to outdoor elements and construction noise during site visits
• Extended periods working at a desk or computer screen

Why FCL

At FCL Builders, you’re more than just an intern — you’re part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in the next generation of builders and leaders. You’ll gain real-world experience, professional mentorship, and the opportunity to see firsthand what makes FCL one of the nation’s leading design-builders.

FCL Builders is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected status. FCL Builders participates in E-Verify, click here to view the Right to Work Poster.