Job Title: Intern - Architecture (Summer 2027) Bush Construction (Davenport, IA) Location: Davenport, Iowa Work Type: In-Person Posted Date: 2026-10-05 Department: Bush Construction Employment Type: Seasonal
Job Description: Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, Bush Construction is a commercial construction, design and development firm that specializes in building, expanding, renovating, or redeveloping multi-sector projects, including historical renovations. Our core values – drive to succeed, inspire teamwork, do the right thing, be humbly confident and embrace change – set our extraordinary culture and customized construction experience a part. We’re looking for an Intern - Architecture to join our team in Davenport, Iowa during Summer 2027 and learn under the guidance of our Architecture leadership. This role will assist in designing schematic space programming & site planning, along with preparing elevations, sections and architectural details for projects. Your position will assist with innovative and creative processes that are tailored to enhance efficiencies & accuracies in production. You’ll be part of a design team that is responsible for creating new & innovative spaces!
The pay range for this position is $18-$20 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. What makes you successful in this position?
You’re currently attending school for, or have recently graduated with, a degree in Architecture or a related field. You possess basic knowledge of building codes, building construction systems and all phases of the architectural document production. You’re a collaborative team player with a proactive, can-do attitude. Accuracy & collaboration are your middle names. You’re comfortable checking your work, enjoy creative opportunities with a team and have great time management skills. Previous Revit, Microsoft & AutoCAD experience. Any Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, & Procore is a plus!
Why should you work here? At Bush Construction, you'll be a part of something bigger. As a proud member of the McCarthy-Bush Corporation family of companies, we're united by a commitment to "Growing Together" - creating value through collaboration and delivering one-stop solutions to our customers. Check out our Growing Together video! Within Bush Construction, our five guiding principles shape everything we do. We're intentional about building a culture where people are challenged, supported, and empowered to grow - because when our people thrive, so do our projects. Together, we deliver exceptional construction experiences for our clients.
We also offer:
Competitive compensation Extensive career growth opportunities The ability to have on-the-job, hands-on experience A collaborative environment with networking and industry-connection opportunities
Bush Construction is committed to equal employment opportunities and all candidates will be evaluated based qualification. Equal Opportunity is the Law. Applicants – click HERE to access Employee and Employer Rights and Obligations under FMLA.
Compensation: $18-$20 per hour
About McCarthy-Bush Corporation
McCarthy-Bush Corporation operates as a construction partnership based in Davenport, Iowa. The company provides specialized services across sectors including heavy highway construction, bridge repair, and roadwork. It manages a group of subsidiaries that handle steel fabrication, mining, and the production of lime products. The organization employs between 201 and 500 people.
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