Intern, Construction

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Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Overview
The Construction Intern assists in the construction of public and private Infrastructure projects. The Construction Manager works with other Construction Managers, Design Engineers, Project Managers, Practice Leader, and Market directors for civil engineering projects for the Aviation, Water, and Transportation Markets. This internship will be a full-time, 40 hours per week, Summer 2026 Internship (May-August).

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship.

What you will do:

• Responsible for assisting with construction management duties
• Good ability at analyzing and programs independently
• Evaluates, selects and applies standard techniques, procedures and criteria
• Applies professional judgment and discretion
• Must consistently apply Woolpert procedures
• Good Ability at performing quality control reviews and assists with quality assurance procedures within areas of expertise
• Manage the inspections of construction projects and materials for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and approved construction plans/specifications
• Good knowledge at ensuring inspections are completed according to contract protocols.
• Good knowledge at reviewing and interpreting construction documents, site drawings, as-built drawings, and specifications
• Capable of resolving minor issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
• Communicate with contractors if test failures occur.
• Produce daily and weekly reports

What you will bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Construction Management Degree and / or Civil Engineering Degree ( currently enrolled )
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel.
• Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels
• Knowledge of construction management, inspections, methods and materials
• Knowledge of contract administration and pay estimates
• Knowledge of soil analysis, materials, compaction, and density tests
• Knowledge of survey, drafting and engineering
• Familiarity with construction observation reporting and procedures.
• Good daily report writing and accurate quantity tracking ability.
• Good communication skills with clients and staff.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• 10 Hour OSHA Construction Certificate or ability to obtain.
• Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites as well as comply with applicable safety codes and requirements.

Travel:

• TRAVEL REQUIRED

Resulting Physical Qualifications:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to operate and manipulate standard office equipment.
• Must be able to occasionally reach, bend, climb and/or balance.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!
Why Woolpert?
Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

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If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting recruiting@woolpert.com. 

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.