Intern, Field Operations

About the role

Gray Construction is looking to add a Field Operations intern for Summer 2027. Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Data Centers, Distribution, and Advanced Technology. Founded in 1960, Gray's robust offering enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world's most sophisticated organizations. Still, these areas don't define Gray—our people do. Passion, commitment, and a great team spirit all speak to the team members at Gray.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development.
• High achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current and/or future visa sponsorship or work status authorization for employment.

Essential Functions

• Assist Site Manager in layout of building items, primarily structural, civil, process, and architectural items.
• Support site management team in procurement of construction materials.
• Perform on-site material placed surveys as required. Ensure accurate reporting of quantities weekly.
• Aid Site Manager in scheduling construction activities, monitoring material deliveries, and subcontractor performance. Consolidate activities on reports as requested.
• Assist the site management team in establishing and maintaining high safety and QA/QC standards.
• Work with Site Manager in establishing safety meeting agendas and conduct safety meetings as directed.
• Support the enforcement of the safety program, making on-the-spot decisions regarding safety and quality improvements.
• Review, understand, assimilate, and log shop drawings and submittals.
• Help maintain current red line as-built drawings as directed by the site management. Update construction documents as reviewed.
• Occasionally assist with labor and clean-up.
• Utilize technology daily, including MS Office Suite, iPad, smartphone, Bluebeam, ProCore, Hammertech, and surveying equipment, to create drawings, enter data, and make decisions based on information.
• Responsible for communication, implementation, and enforcement of Gray's safety program on-site.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision.
• Generally normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled.
• Overtime may be required.
• No supervisory responsibilities.