SUMMER INTERN (Richmond, VA)

10-week Summer 2026 Intern Program: 1st-year interns complete a week-long onboarding (OSHA-10 and First-Aid/CPR certifications), a 3-week Pre-Construction rotation in Richmond, and a 6-week project assignment mentoring under Project and Field Management teams. Returning interns may spend all 9 weeks on a single project.

Responsibilities

• Report to assigned supervisor (Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Preconstruction Director, Lease Superintendent, Superintendent, or Assistant Superintendent) throughout the internship.
• Assist the Project team with assigned elements of the construction process.
• Adhere to all company policies, mission, and values.
• Learn and understand divisions of work (Div 16 format).
• Develop an understanding of reading plans and specifications on the assigned project.
• Develop effective communication skills to interact with subcontractors onsite.
• Learn to effectively write and submit RFIs from a superintendent perspective.
• Learn to review submittals and shop drawings.
• Learn to review the submittal log.
• Learn to spot safety violations onsite and communicate corrective actions to subcontractors.
• Learn the buyout process and how to level subcontractor bids.
• Understand when to use purchase orders, subcontracts, or service agreements.
• Identify potential problems and develop solutions.
• Learn to manage onsite logistics.
• Develop the ability to correlate onsite observations with construction plans.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the direct supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with competing priorities and multiple project relationships.
• Exceptional computer skills in Excel; working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and industry-related estimating, project management, and scheduling software.
• Experience with Bluebeam software; Microsoft Project knowledge preferred.
• Detail and deadline-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Advanced problem-solving, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building, leadership, and team management skills.
• Extensive interaction with team members, co-employees, public officials, design consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Professional and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Minimal physical lifting of construction documents; extensive walking during jobsite visits.
• Prolonged periods of walking, standing, sitting, and driving.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds at a time.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Onsite position with no remote work; local travel to other area locations required.

About the Company

At Breeden, our mission—Help Others. Live Better.—guides our commitment to building thriving communities, delivering exceptional service, and creating meaningful career paths. As a leading firm in development, property management, commercial real estate, and general contracting, we elevate industry standards through a team of driven, collaborative professionals. Our core values—professionalism, integrity, accountability, passion with purpose, teamwork, and fun—shape every project and define our legacy.