Field Operations Intern – SkillBridge

About the role#

JPI offers a structured, 180-day transitional training experience for Department of Defense SkillBridge participants. This internship provides progressive exposure to safety, construction operations, and field coordination through a combination of Academy instruction, Operations Support Center rotations, and active jobsite assignments. The program is designed to develop job-ready talent through foundational certifications, mentored field learning, and a capstone project.

What you'll do#

• Complete onboarding and safety readiness activities, including OSHA 30.
• Shadow Operations Support Center personnel across designated verticals.
• Complete the Academy curriculum covering construction technology and operations.
• Support day-to-day General Contractor oversight activities, including documentation and quality checks.
• Lead a defined small-scale project component as a capstone project.
• Utilize digital construction tools to document progress and support project visibility.

What you'll need#

• Active-duty service member status approved for the DoD SkillBridge program.
• Interest in construction management or field operations.
• Ability to comply with all jobsite safety requirements and PPE standards.
• Ability to learn and apply digital construction tools.
• Ability to perform site documentation tasks.
• Ability to work in active construction environments, including walking uneven terrain, climbing stairs or ladders, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Location & details#

• Location: Dallas, Texas.
• Modality: On-site.
• Schedule: Full-time.
• Term: Rolling.
• Compensation: Paid internship.