Commercial Construction Intern - Summer 2027

About the Program

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. 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 - 8/05/2027.

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.