Intern / Co-Op

About the Role

Balfour Beatty US is seeking motivated college students for our 2026-2027 Internship program in the Carolinas. This opportunity is ideal for those with a passion for construction management, civil engineering, or mechanical engineering, a strong drive to achieve results, and a dedication to client service and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Learn about managing project budgets by controlling expenditures, coordinating owner and subcontractor billings, and identifying work not covered by subcontractors.
• Understand Safety and Quality Control programs and how to coordinate actions to address problems.
• Learn company procedures, correspondence processes, and handling with the Office Manager in accordance with the Operations Manual.
• Review and process submittal data and shop drawings.
• Coordinate submittals, deliveries, and other schedule-affecting activities with the Superintendent.
• Monitor weekly and monthly status reports, subcontractor meeting minutes, change orders, and understand the overall process.
• Understand change documents and change proposal requests for price review.
• Accompany Project Engineers to meetings with architects and owner representatives to understand required information, progress reports, and action plans.
• Learn how changes, clarifications, directives, RFIs, etc., are updated on “as-built” plans and coordinated with company supervision and subcontractors/suppliers.
• Maintain RFI logs and change request logs.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous commercial construction internships or work experience (helpful but not required).
• Ability to develop new skills and knowledge quickly.
• Willingness to participate in training, seminars, and task team meetings.
• Demonstrated expanding knowledge of construction details (miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, radiation protection, etc.).
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets.
• Good self-organizational and management skills, with strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• And more!

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.