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Intern Advantage Program - Southern Region

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. · Houston, TX · 5 days ago
EducationFull-time
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is one of America's premier commercial construction companies. With offices and employees nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types including healthcare, education, renewable energy, marine, water/wastewater, commercial office and retail, hospitality/entertainment and airports. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. Originally founded as a family business in 1864, today we are proud to be 100 percent employee-owned. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In. How do McCarthy partners define our culture? We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity in alignment with our Strategic Map. We Are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities. We Feel Like A Family: We value human to human connections and help each other succeed. We Are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen. This posting is for 2027 Summer Internship applications only, supporting projects located in the Southern area. McCarthy's Project Engineer Internship is a competitive, hands-on opportunity to learn what a career in construction is all about! Interns are assigned to an active project within their geographic region and report to the Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager on-site. During the internship, tasks are assigned to help the intern gain exposure to the building process and apply their engineering and leadership skills to real world situations. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application. We are unable to accept phone calls about application statuses at this time. We appreciate your patience as we review each application and respond accordingly. Real Experience. Real Results. Intern duties are dependent on education and skill level, as well as status of the project, and may include the following: Position Responsibilities: Assist team with General Contract and Subcontract administrationExposure to Construction SchedulingMaterial & Equipment procurement and expeditingMechanical, electrical and piping systems coordinationShop drawing and submittal review and coordinationParticipation in and documentation of project coordination meetingsResearch and suggest options on construction means, methods and equipmentMaintenance of As-Built plansExposure to and monitoring of quality control - field and shopMonitor and document jobsite safety and accident prevention Qualifications: Students with Sophomore or Junior standing currently working towards a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related majorValid interest in pursuing a career in Construction/Project Management requiredGeneral knowledge of construction principles/processesWillingness to relocate and/or commute for the internship duration required. McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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