Field Operations Intern – SkillBridge

About The Job

JPI has an exciting opportunity for a SkillBridge Intern to join our Recruiting, Training & Development (RTD) and Construction Operations teams through a structured, 180-day transitional training experience designed for Department of Defense SkillBridge participants. This internship provides progressive exposure to safety, construction operations, field coordination, digital construction tools, and multifamily stage-and-sequence execution through a combination of Academy instruction, Operations Support Center (OSC) rotations, and active jobsite assignments. The program is structured to develop job-ready talent through foundational certifications, mentored field learning, and a capstone project aligned with JPI’s RTD department.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Complete onboarding and safety readiness activities, including OSHA 30, CPR (as required), and JPI mandatory safety training.
• Shadow Operations Support Center (OSC) personnel across designated verticals and complete assigned support tasks that connect to active construction projects.
• Learn how centralized support teams contribute to field execution, documentation, communication flow, and issue resolution.
• Participate in supervised field orientation activities on an OSC-supported project site (e.g., safety walks, SWPPP observations, EAP awareness, checklist execution, documentation assignments).
• Observe and assist with site opening/closing procedures, material receipt, and daily routine support under supervision.
• Walk with safety and third-party inspectors to understand compliance expectations and field quality oversight practices.
• Complete the Academy curriculum covering JPI culture and mindset, construction technology, construction knowledge, construction operations, and trade operations.
• Participate in simulated jobsite scenarios, team-based problem-solving exercises, instructor-led training, and structured site visits.
• Complete training in construction technology platforms such as Procore, Bluebeam, OpenSpace, and DroneDeploy.
• Successfully complete course assessments measured by accuracy and time-to-complete while meeting participation and professionalism expectations.
• Receive and respond to instructor/mentor feedback related to performance, mindset, and growth.
• Report to the assigned Construction Manager and participate in daily site operations on an active multifamily project.
• Support day-to-day GC oversight activities by completing assigned observations, updating status information, and assisting with documentation tied to quality, safety, schedule, and field execution.
• Develop working knowledge of multifamily stage-and-sequence responsibilities (horizontal, vertical/rough, exterior/site, finishes, and turnover).
• Use JPI construction technology tools in live field conditions to document progress, support accountability, and reinforce project visibility.
• Participate in trade coordination support, field communication routines, and supervised issue escalation as directed.
• Demonstrate growth in field presence, planning awareness, documentation quality, and execution discipline while working with project teams.
• Lead (under supervision) a defined small-scale project component or scope to demonstrate integrated understanding of safety, planning, execution, and documentation.
• Create a one-hour training module to support future JPI employee development in a defined construction topic or phase.
• Participate in career readiness activities (resume refinement, personal brand preparation, interview coaching, and mock interviews).
• Present completed capstone work and demonstrate readiness for transition into civilian construction employment.

Non-essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Support special projects assigned by RTD, Construction Operations, or the jobsite leadership team.
• Travel within the metro area or to project sites (as needed) to support training rotations and field learning objectives.