Construction Management Internships: 2027 US Guide

Construction management internships for 2027 are open now across the United States, at general contractors, homebuilders, railroads, utilities, and engineering firms. On November 12, 2026, Intern Insider listed about 125 open internships with construction management in the title, from about 65 employers, and about 650 with construction anywhere in the title. Only one of the construction management roles was in Canada, so this guide covers US roles only. It shows who hires construction management interns, what the work looks like, and eleven live postings with the pay, dates, and requirements from each employer's page.

If you are more interested in design work, our civil engineering internships guide covers structures, roads, and water. This post is about running the job site and the project around it.

Who offers construction management internships#

Construction management interns work for a few kinds of employers, and the job changes with each one.

• Contractors build the project. Interns track schedules, materials, and paperwork, and spend much of their time on site. Rosendin, DN Tanks, and Wight and Company fit here.

• Owners pay for the project. Railroads, utilities, and manufacturers hire interns to watch over contractors and keep their own projects on track. Amtrak, Hawaiian Electric, TE Connectivity, and Varda Space Industries are examples.

• Consultants manage or inspect projects for public clients. AtkinsRéalis, STV, and Freese and Nichols hire interns into construction management groups that sit next to their design teams.

• Homebuilders build and sell houses, and their interns learn the job of a builder. David Weekley Homes is one example.

If you are not sure which side fits you, apply to more than one.

What the work looks like#

Postings describe the same core tasks with different weight. AtkinsRéalis asks interns to "Record and document construction activities in accordance with contract requirements, such as daily diaries, daily payment reports during progress of work." DN Tanks asks co-op students to "Perform jobsite pre-pour inspections with Project Engineers and Project Managers prior to concrete placements." David Weekley Homes interns learn "scheduling, quality assurance, safety, cost management and material control."

Expect field conditions. Rosendin says its internship "is performed primarily on active construction sites." AtkinsRéalis says the role "may require driving a vehicle to a jobsite daily" and asks for a valid driver's license. Wight and Company asks for "Reliable transportation to travel to and from assigned job site(s) in the Chicagoland area."

Eleven open construction management internships#

These postings were read on each employer's career site on November 12, 2026. All are in the United States.

Contractors and homebuilders#

• Rosendin Construction Management Summer Internship (Concord, California). Rosendin works in electrical construction and describes "a paid 12 week hands-on experience." It asks for a bachelor's degree with "a graduation date of December 2027 or later" and prefers rising juniors or seniors. Pay is $25.00-$28.00 Hourly.

• DN Construction Management Co-op (Wakefield, Massachusetts). DN Tanks builds pre-stressed concrete liquid storage tanks. It asks for enrollment in an engineering or construction management undergraduate program, with civil engineering preferred. It offers "a starting hourly rate of $24 per hour for interns and co-op students" and lists a "$3,000 Scholarship Opportunity."

• Wight and Company Construction Management Intern (Darien, Illinois). This Summer 2027 role puts interns "on-site at one of our projects in the Chicagoland area." It asks for a bachelor's or master's program in construction management or a related field and lists "$20-$25/hr."

• David Weekley Homes Construction Management Intern (Raleigh, North Carolina). The Summer 2027 posting is for the Raleigh Division. Applicants "Must be currently enrolled in a full-time college program with an interest in pursuing residential construction and/or real estate" and should be "Able to work up to 40 hours per week." The posting does not show pay.

Owners#

• Amtrak Construction Management Intern (New York, New York). Amtrak says the "Summer 2027 internship program will run from May 17th - August 6, 2027." The intern will "assist with various aspects of the project during the initiation of the Penn Transformation Project." It asks for at least sophomore status, a GPA of 2.8 or higher, and a degree in engineering, construction management, or finance. The range is "$18.00 per hour - $35.00 per hour," with travel of up to 25%.

• Hawaiian Electric Operations Planning and Construction Management Summer Intern (Honolulu, Hawaii). Interns must be "attending school Fall 2027," need "a minimum GPA of 3.0," and the program accepts "students whose expected graduation date is December 2027 or later." Pay is "Starting at $21.00/hr" with work hours of 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

• TE Connectivity Construction Management Intern (Middletown, Pennsylvania). This intern supports TE's corporate facilities construction management team. The posting lists construction management, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering programs and asks for an understanding of OSHA regulations. TE says its program "typically runs May thru August," and the range is $20.91 - $45.04 per hour.

• Varda Space Industries Construction Management Internship (El Segundo, California). This is a spring role, not a summer one. Varda says "Spring internships will range between the months of January and May" and are "full-time and on-site in Los Angeles, CA." Interns support facility buildouts, including "permitting, budgeting, bidding, contracts, scheduling." The hourly rate is $33.00.

Consultants and public-sector managers#

• AtkinsRéalis Construction Management Intern (Denver, Colorado). Applicants "Must have completed 60 hours towards a civil engineering or construction management degree from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship (Summer 2027)." The role can involve "long hours, weekends, or nights," and pay is "between $25 - $31 hourly."

• STV Construction Management Intern (Washington, DC). STV takes "undergraduate and graduate-level candidates" pursuing a degree "in construction, project management, or similar program." It prefers previous construction management experience and says "This position is not eligible for sponsorship." The range shown is $54,810.00 - $62,284.00 with no pay period stated.

• Freese and Nichols Construction Management Internship (Houston, Texas). This Summer 2027 role sits on the Houston construction management team. It accepts BS or MS students in civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, construction management, and related majors, with a "Graduation date of August 2027 or later." The posting does not show pay.

How to apply#

Many summer 2027 construction management postings are open now, and several set a graduation date that rules out students who finish early.

• Check the graduation line first. Rosendin, Hawaiian Electric, and Freese and Nichols all set a graduation date floor.

• Count your credits. AtkinsRéalis wants 60 hours done before the start, and Amtrak wants at least sophomore status.

• Be ready for the field. A driver's license, safety knowledge, and reliable transport come up in several postings.

• Look past the title. Many site roles are called construction intern, field engineer, or project engineer intern, and the construction industry page shows them alongside construction management roles.

For civil design roles, see the civil engineering internships guide, or browse civil engineering internships directly.