Construction Project Lead Internships
Construction project lead internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working construction managers and site leads, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings cover Banking & Financial Services, with ARCO a Family of Construction Companies, Pepper Construction, and Tesla among the employers posting roles now.
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The Construction & Manufacturing Team supports all of Haskell’s delivery groups across the company and the projects throughout the United States. The Construction & Manufacturing Team is responsible for providing the field management personnel, from the craft worker to the Project Superintendent. The Construction & Manufacturing Team also provides the team member with logistical support; including but not limited to establishing per diem rates, company trucks for superintendents, and the coordination of arrival for team members as needed on the project. The Construction & Manufacturing Team provides continual training for our team members to support their development from entry-level craft workers, via in-house/online courses, to local jurisdiction apprenticeship programs. Haskell assists with working your way up through the ranks, you’ll find new ways to use both your mind and your hands to get the job done.
Joining our Construction & Manufacturing Team will enable you to build the buildings on which people depend; collaborating with your team to overcome obstacles and fix problems on the job site using your skills. Strong networks are formed on construction projects because everyone on the team depends on each and every team member to get the job done.
An internship opportunity focused on construction management. In this internship, you will assist our project management team with assigned tasks. You participate in training programs and receive training in company management tools, standards, policies, and procedures. Great role for construction management or engineering students interested in construction with a leading design-build firm.
Job Responsibilities:
- Identifies and qualifies subcontractors and vendors for assigned scopes of work. Prepares and transmits bid packages and invitations to bid. Receives and analyzes received bids. In conjunction with the project manager, may negotiate and award subcontracts and purchase orders. Prepares and maintains purchase control log
- Participates in design review meetings and reviews and monitors design with particular attention to scope, cost changes, and constructability. May be responsible for applying for, tracking, and expediting project permits
- Prepares detailed estimates and cost codes for initial cost control reporting and updates labor cost reports and summary cost reports. Works with accounting to maintain subcontractor and vendor requirements for payment processing
- Works with the project team to prepare and update progress schedules including short-term interval schedules. Assists in planning construction operations and sequences
- As directed by the project manager, may interact with the client including correspondence, periodic reports, change order requests, submittal of pay requisitions, and response to client inquiries and directives
- Checks approves and transmits submittals; maintains submittal control log; prepares and manages requests for information and maintains RFI log
- Assists superintendent with subcontractor coordination, safety, and quality management, and job site reporting and controls
- Assists in preparation of project close-out requirements including unit cost history, operations and maintenance manuals, punch-list management, and agency inspections
- Student studying architecture, engineering, or construction management – or similar
- Knowledge of the construction industry, including methods, engineering, equipment, technology, and safety
- Excellent organizational, communication, collaboration, and analytical skills
While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.
Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.
The Construction & Manufacturing Team supports all of Haskell’s delivery groups across the company and the projects throughout the United States. The Construction & Manufacturing Team is responsible for providing the field management personnel, from the craft worker to the Project Superintendent. The Construction & Manufacturing Team also provides the team member with logistical support; including but not limited to establishing per diem rates, company trucks for superintendents, and the coordination of arrival for team members as needed on the project. The Construction & Manufacturing Team provides continual training for our team members to support their development from entry-level craft workers, via in-house/online courses, to local jurisdiction apprenticeship programs. Haskell assists with working your way up through the ranks, you’ll find new ways to use both your mind and your hands to get the job done.
Joining our Construction & Manufacturing Team will enable you to build the buildings on which people depend; collaborating with your team to overcome obstacles and fix problems on the job site using your skills. Strong networks are formed on construction projects because everyone on the team depends on each and every team member to get the job done.
An internship opportunity focused on construction management. In this internship, you will assist our project management team with assigned tasks. You participate in training programs and receive training in company management tools, standards, policies, and procedures. Great role for construction management or engineering students interested in construction with a leading design-build firm.
Job Responsibilities:
- Identifies and qualifies subcontractors and vendors for assigned scopes of work. Prepares and transmits bid packages and invitations to bid. Receives and analyzes received bids. In conjunction with the project manager, may negotiate and award subcontracts and purchase orders. Prepares and maintains purchase control log
- Participates in design review meetings and reviews and monitors design with particular attention to scope, cost changes, and constructability. May be responsible for applying for, tracking, and expediting project permits
- Prepares detailed estimates and cost codes for initial cost control reporting and updates labor cost reports and summary cost reports. Works with accounting to maintain subcontractor and vendor requirements for payment processing
- Works with the project team to prepare and update progress schedules including short-term interval schedules. Assists in planning construction operations and sequences
- As directed by the project manager, may interact with the client including correspondence, periodic reports, change order requests, submittal of pay requisitions, and response to client inquiries and directives
- Checks approves and transmits submittals; maintains submittal control log; prepares and manages requests for information and maintains RFI log
- Assists superintendent with subcontractor coordination, safety, and quality management, and job site reporting and controls
- Assists in preparation of project close-out requirements including unit cost history, operations and maintenance manuals, punch-list management, and agency inspections
- Student studying architecture, engineering, or construction management – or similar
- Knowledge of the construction industry, including methods, engineering, equipment, technology, and safety
- Excellent organizational, communication, collaboration, and analytical skills
While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.
Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.
Construction Project Lead Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- ARCO a Family of Construction Companies15
- Pepper Construction2
- Tesla1
- Graycor1
- BMW1
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
Tips for Your Construction Project Lead Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer construction internships
Large construction firms and general contractors recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Start your search in August or September if a summer role is your target.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Construction project lead intern screens look for documented evidence you can manage scope and coordinate work, not just a list of courses. Put together a portfolio with two or three projects showing your role, tools used such as Procore, Primavera P6, or AutoCAD, and outcomes you can describe concretely. Recruiters need something to assess.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and your professors or career center staff often know which construction employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice your intern screen out loud before applying
Construction project lead intern interviews typically include a situational or behavioral screen covering how you prioritize tasks, resolve site conflicts, or handle scope changes. Practice answering out loud and explaining your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the answer you land on.
Target structured construction internship programs early
Larger general contractors, engineering firms, and owners run cohort-based internship programs built to train candidates new to the field. These programs recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones that match your degree and target location, then apply in the first wave rather than waiting for a reminder from your career center.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 100% of the construction project lead internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start sorting listings, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you are not spending time on roles you cannot take.
Construction Project Lead Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a construction project lead internship?
Lead with coursework and project work rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For construction project lead candidates, the concrete artifact recruiters want to assess is a project portfolio documenting what you built, managed, or contributed to, including tools used. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a construction project lead internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for construction project lead interns is performance on real project work, available headcount at offer time, and whether you clarify return-offer timing before your internship ends. Position yourself by delivering on assignments and asking your manager directly about the process, without counting on it as an outcome.
When should I apply for construction project lead internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August or September, so waiting until spring means many structured cohorts are already closed. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings consistently and setting up alerts puts you ahead of candidates who search only once.
Are construction project lead internships paid?
Most professional construction project lead internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Some academic co-op arrangements or nonprofit programs offer stipends or course credit instead of hourly pay, so read each listing carefully before applying.
What should a construction project lead internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools you used, your specific contribution, and where reviewers can see the work, such as a design portfolio, CAD drawings, or a project case study. Add relevant coursework in construction methods, scheduling, or cost estimation. Keep the whole resume to one page.
Are there remote construction project lead internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the construction project lead internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from a wider pool, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get construction project lead internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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