Summer Intern - 2027

Branscome; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Branscome invites motivated students to join our internship program in Virginia, offering exposure to project management, supervision, construction, manufacturing, and administrative operations. Work across Richmond, Williamsburg, and Virginia Beach offices with mentorship and hands-on learning.

You will assist planning, cost control, safety, and documentation while developing professional relationships and applying classroom concepts to real projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or business.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Professional demeanor and work ethic.
• Ability to track schedules, budgets, and project costs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with HCSS or Vista is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving history.

Responsibilities

• Assist construction teams with planning and bidding processes.
• Support project cost tracking and resource utilization.
• Document progress with notes, photos, and videos.
• Manage project document flow and submittal reviews.
• Help coordinate material purchases, deliveries, and forecasting.
• Participate in safety activities and follow company safety policies.
• Support development and maintenance of customer relationships.
• Perform general labor tasks and operate light equipment as needed.
• Attend pre-bid and planning meetings when required.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Flexible schedule

Professionalism

Scheduling & budgeting

Time management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Engineering/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

HCSS

Vista

Job description

Branscome Summer Internship - 2027

Branscome is looking for summer interns to join our team in the Hampton Roads and Richmond areas of Virginia. These individuals can work out of the Richmond, Williamsburg and Virginia Beach offices.

Job Title

Summer Intern – Project Management, Project Supervision, Construction, Manufacturing, and Administrative departments.

Major Role and Purpose

Branscome’s internship program is designed to provide first‑hand exposure to industry operations, as well as 1:1 mentorship and networking opportunities to students in order to supplement college educational programs in the areas of business, engineering, and construction management. Students in the program have the opportunity to work in various administrative and operational areas, contribute to company goals through completion of focused project work, and apply concepts learned in the classroom to business operations.

Under direct supervision, assists construction personnel in planning and building work by optimizing resource utilizationand minimizing costs as part of the Company’s internship program.

Description of Duties

This includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and company safety policies and procedures


• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams


• Conduct inspections of facilities and project sites to ensure compliance with safety standards and policies


• Assist the project team in establishing the sequential steps involved in all processes with the scope of the project, including bid processes and contract development; may attend pre‑bid and planning meetings


• Document progress on projects via notes, photos, videos


• Managing project document flow


• Submittal review and approval process


• Focus on continuous improvement to achieve improved project performance


• Work closely with the project team monitoring the safety, cost and scheduling of construction projects


• Assist with coordination of material purchases, deliveries, tracking and forecasting ensuring maximum utilization of company resources.


• Participate in activities related to development and maintenance of customer relationships


• Operate heavy equipment


• Perform manual and skilled labor tasks


• Complete other projects as a part of the internship program requirements


• Perform all other duties deemed necessary or assigned

Education

Working towards a bachelors’ degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, etc., or related field equivalent work experience.

Skills Required

• Knowledge of basic phases of construction projects.


• Excellent interpersonal skills in communicating with Clients/Owners, Subcontractors, Vendors, and other third parties.


• Willingness to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends.


• Strong work ethic and high degree of professionalism.


• Ability to maintain project schedules, budgets, job cost, and identify discrepancies.


• Ability to work in a self‑directed environment, effectively organizing time and tasks


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, HCSS, Vista, etc.


• Valid driver’s license and clean driving history required

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Travel to job sites required


• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines


• Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance


• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel


• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)


• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.


• Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

About Branscome:

OUR COMPANY

For more than 60 years in Virginia, our crews have been safely delivering the infrastructure that our communities are built on. We take immense pride in building the things that you can see, but also those you can’t. Camaraderie in the field, with our clients, and out in the community is the spirit that drives our dedication and commitment to excellence.

Branscome’s vertically integrated services provide a streamlined end‑to‑end scalable solution for our customers. It’s the satisfaction of a job well done recognition of team effort and the delight of our customers that keep us creating infrastructure and connecting people.

OUR TEAM

When you work for Branscome, you join our innovative team in completing the area’s most important large‑scale, fast‑track projects. You help us provide excavation, site work, underground utilities, asphalt paving, ready‑mix concrete, and more to a slew of satisfied clients, including VDOT, Norfolk International Terminal, numerous local governments, private developers, and corporate entities. At Branscome, workers take pride in their work and inspire each other with their teamwork, innovation, and enthusiasm. This attitude of excellence generates the superior customer service that Branscome is known for.

• health


• dental


• vision


• life insurance


• paid time off


• retirement savings


• professional development

BRANSOME EEO STATEMENT

When you work for Branscome, you join our diverse, innovative team. Our differences breed the ideas which fuel our success. Every aspect of our relationship with current and potential employees is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. This pertains not only to initial employment and working conditions but also to all actions affecting hiring, promotions and transfers, training (including apprenticeship and pre‑apprenticeship when required), compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Adherence to this policy and compliance with the law is expected of all employees.

Branscome is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of this Company to assure that
applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard
to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other characteristic protected by
law. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or
recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation;
and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre‑apprenticeship, and/or on‑the‑job
training.
Branscome is in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and ensure
equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Branscome will provide reasonable
accommodation to all applicants who require assistance completing the online application
process. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to
complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or
use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please email
[e-mail] for assistance.
We are committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or
disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEOC is the Law Supplement.