2027 Summer Intern - Commercial Construction - Roanoke, VA

About the role

Location: Roanoke, VA. Branch is searching for an Intern to join our Summer Internship program. We are seeking rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors pursuing degrees in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management and/or a related degree. The program provides a structured and supportive learning environment for the Intern to develop impactful skills and attributes necessary for a successful career in the construction industry. We look for students with integrity, because it’s not just about the work we do, but how we do it.

Responsibilities

• Our interns will be tasked with actual responsibilities of the Preconstruction, Project Management and/or Field Supervision team, with training, support and mentoring to cultivate their constructive development.
• Interact with subcontractors, vendors and owners.
• Participate in cost planning and scheduling, materials procurement, cost control, and quality management.
• During the final stages of the program, the intern will prepare a presentation outlining their experience at Branch.
• Follow safety and security procedures and determine appropriate action steps.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled college students interested in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management and/or a related degree.
• Courteous and professional attitude when dealing with co-workers, customers and the public.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and computer skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Travel is required.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record is mandatory.
• Passionate and determined to make a difference.

Skills

• Dependability
• Interpersonal Skills
• Demonstrating Initiative
• Using Computers and Technology
• Prioritizing and Organizing Work

Pay

Salary Min: $18/hr; Salary Max: $24/hr. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Schedule

This is a full-time position which will typically involve 40+ hours a week.

Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.