About the role#
Join the HITT Futures Program as a Commercial Construction Intern. This 10-week immersive experience is designed for students interested in pursuing a career as a commercial construction superintendent or project manager. Interns receive hands-on learning, individual mentorship, and participate in professional networking and career development training.
What you'll do#
- Support the project management team with subcontractor and supplier coordination, material tracking, and file management.
- Assist with progress updates and reporting for client review.
- Manage document control processes, including drafting submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
- Assist in the preparation of bid packages by soliciting and evaluating subcontractor bids.
- Conduct preconstruction procedures such as reviewing proposals, specifications, and drawings, performing material takeoffs, and preparing cost estimates.
- Collaborate with onsite superintendents and field teams on project layout, construction drawing, trade coordination, and site condition verification.
- Assist with 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 in construction, engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, Industrial), or business administration.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week for the 10-week program duration.
- Proficiency in 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 teamwork.
- Previous internship, volunteer, or work experience in the industry is a plus.
- A demonstrated passion for the construction and general contracting industry.
Location & details#
- Location: Falls Church, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
