About the role#
Join the HITT Futures Program as a Commercial Construction Intern. This 10-week, full-time, paid program is designed to provide hands-on experience in construction management through mentorship, training, and professional development. Interns gain exposure to the roles of project managers and superintendents while working on commercial projects.
What you'll do#
- Support project management teams with subcontractor and supplier coordination, material tracking, and file management.
- Assist in the preparation of progress updates and reports for client review.
- Manage document control processes, including drafting submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
- Conduct preconstruction procedures such as reviewing proposals, specifications, and drawings, executing material takeoffs, preparing cost estimates, and attending team meetings and client walkthroughs.
- Collaborate with onsite superintendents and field-based teams to assist with project layout, construction drawing, trade coordination, site condition verification, safety, and quality control inspections.
- Participate in weekly training, educational classes, and corporate responsibility activities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university in construction, engineering (Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical), or business.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the 10-week program.
- Proficiency or ability to learn project-specific software, including Microsoft Office 365, Procore, Adobe, and BlueBeam.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on customer and client service.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Previous industry internship, volunteer work, or related experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Richmond, Virginia
- Modality: On-site
- Duration: 10 weeks
- Sponsorship: Not available
