About the role#
Griffith Company offers a paid summer internship program for students interested in a career in heavy civil construction. This program provides hands-on experience by working alongside project managers, estimators, and field personnel. Interns gain exposure to construction operations through day-to-day tasks, site visits, and training sessions.
What you'll do#
- Perform job site administration and documentation.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule.
- Track submittals, RFIs, and contract change orders.
- Monitor daily costs against project budgets.
- Track quantities, equipment, and project logs.
- Attend bid review meetings with the estimating team.
- Review proposal specifications, drawings, soils reports, and site conditions.
- Complete material and quantity take-offs.
- Assist superintendents and foremen with layout and technical requirements.
- Support diesel emissions control plans and monitoring.
- Prepare work plans and storm water protection plans.
- Complete additional assignments as directed by your supervisor.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Mathematics.
Location & details#
- Locations: Bakersfield, Brea, San Diego, and Santa Fe Springs, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Paid position with an hourly wage range of $24.00 to $28.00 depending on experience.
- Deadline: Friday, October 30th, 2026.
About Griffith Company
Griffith Company is a general contractor based in Brea, California. Founded in 1902, the firm operates as a 100% employee-owned corporation. It manages construction projects including grading, paving, and underground utilities. The company employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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