Summer Field Intern – Construction Management

Harkins Builders, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Harkins Builders in Charlotte, NC is accepting applications for a Summer 2027 Field Intern. This temporary, full-time role offers hands-on exposure to construction management on live projects, including scheduling basics, shop drawings processing, and subcontractor meetings.

You will track progress, site logs, transmittals, and RFI logs while supporting the safety program and quality control processes. The internship emphasizes professionalism, teamwork, and adherence to contract documents.

Qualifications

• Coursework towards a bachelors degree in construction management or engineering.
• Construction management knowledge and/or experience through college coursework and/or on-the-job training.
• Basic organizational, leadership, analytical, and communication skills necessary to organize resources, including people, materials, equipment, tools, and time to meet tight deadlines and achieve desired results.

Responsibilities

• Understand basic scheduling.
• Understand how to process shop drawings and submittals.
• Attend subcontractor meetings.
• Track job progress.
• Understand site logs, daily reports, transmittals, RFI logs, submittal logs, etc. as assigned.
• Ensure that the Companys safety program is enforced at a zero-tolerance level on the project at all times and inform the site manager or superintendent of any safety violations on the project.
• Understand the Companys Quality Control Program.
• Notify the site manager or superintendent of any changes or problems that may arise in your assigned area(s) to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents.
• Seek approval from the site manager or superintendent prior to the start of any work considered outside the scope of the Contract Documents.
• Maintain professionalism and integrity in all contacts and communications.
• Produce the highest quality work in accordance with the plans and specifications.
• Exceed client expectations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic organizational skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering (in progress)

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Harkins Builders in Charlotte, NC is accepting applications for a Summer 2027 Field Intern. This temporary, full-time role offers hands-on exposure to construction management on live projects, including scheduling basics, shop drawings processing, and subcontractor meetings.

You will track progress, site logs, transmittals, and RFI logs while supporting the safety program and quality control processes. The internship emphasizes professionalism, teamwork, and adherence to contract documents.