Summer Construction Management Intern - Houston

About the Program

At FCL Builders, we build more than just buildings, we build your career. We are an employee-owned and operated industrial and design-builder general contractor specializing in eCommerce, Manufacturing, Cold Storage, Data Centers, Warehousing and Distribution, Food Processing, and Life Sciences. Our 10-week Internship Program is designed to give students an immersive, hands-on overview of the industrial construction management process. Through a structured rotation across Pre-Construction, Production, and Field Operations, you'll gain exposure to every step of the project lifecycle. Along the way, you'll receive virtual professional development training, as well as bi-weekly mentorship meetings to help you grow both personally and professionally.

What You'll Do

During your internship, you'll rotate through three core areas of construction management:

• Pre-Construction
  • Learn the proposal and budgeting process
  • Gain insight into design-build vs. plan-spec approaches
  • Review drawings and perform conceptual estimating
  • Conduct subcontractor scope reviews and clarifications
  • Perform quantity takeoffs and detailed breakdowns
  • Understand the importance of subcontractor communication
• Production
  • Review plans and identify scopes of work
  • Assist with bidding, buyout, and subcontractor selection
  • Learn about MEP subcontractors in design-build
  • Gain exposure to permitting and project documentation
  • Understand scheduling, project flow, and subcontractor feedback
  • Participate in project closeout processes
• Field Operations
  • Review drawings and plans on-site
  • Attend pre-construction meetings with trades
  • Learn and apply jobsite safety practices, including PPE, inspections, audits, and toolbox talks
  • Participate in daily site walks and subcontractor meetings
  • Track project documentation and contribute to closeout

What You Bring

• Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Solid mathematical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Positive attitude, engaging in seeking growth opportunities, and new innovative solutions

Added Value

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Prior construction management internship experience
• Familiarity with CMiC, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project

Working Environment

• Mobility on and around active construction sites as well as in-office settings
• Exposure to outdoor elements and construction noise during site visits
• Extended periods working at a desk or computer screen

Why FCL

At FCL Builders, you're more than just an intern — you're part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in the next generation of builders and leaders. You'll gain real-world experience, professional mentorship, and the opportunity to see firsthand what makes FCL one of the nation's leading design-builders.