Commercial Construction Intern

About the role#

The Commercial Construction Intern joins the HITT Futures Program for a 10-week, full-time immersive experience. This role provides hands-on learning, mentorship, and professional development designed to prepare students for careers as construction superintendents or project managers.

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.
• Execute preconstruction procedures such as reviewing proposals, specifications, and drawings, performing material takeoffs, preparing cost estimates, and attending team meetings and client walkthroughs.
• Collaborate with onsite superintendents and field teams on project layout, trade coordination, site condition verification, and safety and quality control inspections.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Architecture, Environmental Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week for the full 10-week duration.
• Proficiency or ability to learn software including Microsoft Office 365, Procore, Adobe, and BlueBeam.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous internship, volunteer, or work experience is preferred.

Location & details#

• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Work Modality: On-site
• Compensation: Paid internship
• Sponsorship: Not available