Internship Jobs in North Carolina

Since 1939, WEAVERCOOKE has built a strong reputation throughout the Carolinas and Southeast region, providing construction services to clients almost exclusively through negotiated work. We hire great people, give them exceptional training, and provide them with the opportunities and the responsibilities that allow them to learn and develop professionally. WEAVERCOOKE values and recognizes our employees as essential to our lasting success. We invest greatly in the personal and professional well-being of our people. Together, we have created an excellent place to work; when people join WEAVERCOOKE, they tend to stay. We provide a supportive, positive, and enjoyable work environment that encourages outstanding performance. We also believe that happy, healthy employees lead to a highly productive company.

Position Summary

Weaver Cooke offers a robust internship program with a four-week rotation at various project sites across Weaver Cooke's regions. Under the mentorship of Project Management, Superintendents, and Preconstruction, the Intern supports all aspects of project administration, documentation, and coordination. This role provides hands-on experience in maintaining project paperwork and drawings, assisting with construction scheduling, coordinating material deliveries, and supporting jobsite operations. The internship is designed to help students build strong interpersonal skills, gain real-world exposure to client and subcontractor interactions, and understand the importance of safety and efficiency on site.

Principal Responsibilities

Responsibility

% of Time

Learn to maintain all required project paperwork and drawings, including shop drawing reviews, change orders, subcontract change orders, closeout documents, and logs under the mentorship of project staff.

45%

Participate in daily site assignments, including general labor, use of hand tools, and assisting with other construction-related tasks to gain practical field experience.

25%

Assist in updating and maintaining project schedules to understand project management processes.

10%

Attend regular meetings with Project Managers, Superintendents, and clients to observe progress reporting, issue resolution, and customer relations.

15%

Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager or Superintendent to support the learning experience.

5%

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management or a related field.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to read and interpret drawings is a plus but not required.

Personal Attributes:

• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and eager to take initiative.
• Commitment to safety and professionalism.

Other Requirements:

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to work on site and perform light physical activity as required.

Program Benefits

• Mentorship & Guidance – Direct mentorship from Project Managers, Superintendents, and Preconstruction professionals.
• Rotational Experience – Four-week rotation provides exposure to both field and office operations.
• Hands-On Learning – Opportunity to gain real-world construction experience in project administration and jobsite duties.
• Professional Development – Build communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills in a professional construction setting.
• Networking Opportunities – Work alongside experienced professionals and connect with industry partners.
• Career Pathway – High-performing interns may be considered for future full-time opportunities with Weaver Cooke.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• Occasional Exposure: Dust, fumes, electric shock, radiation, and toxic/caustic chemicals.
• Frequent Activities: Stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 20 lbs or more.
• Constant Requirements: Fine finger dexterity; ability to see details at close range and distance; ability to hear and speak clearly; and functional depth perception.
• Occasional Activities: Climbing, carrying, working near moving mechanical parts, and working at heights or in exposed places.
• Noise Level: High.

Company Benefits

• Our-of-Town Stiffen
• Mileage

We promote a drug-free workplace.

WEAVERCOOKE is an equal opportunity employer and afford equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.