Internship 2026-2027

Caddell Construction • Montgomery, AL

2d

About The Position

Caddell’s internship program gives students the opportunity to apply academic knowledge, develop hands-on skills, and explore construction career pathways. It is intended for students pursuing Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field who are interested in careers such as Project Manager, Estimator, or Superintendent. The intern provides technical support for construction efforts, including construction planning, design interpretation, construction methods, design-conflict resolution and documentation, constructability reviews, and monitoring correspondence. The position also supports on-site construction staff, project management, and corporate deadlines.

The internship runs from May 17, 2027, through August 6, 2027, at various domestic locations. Work takes place in a construction setting and requires travel. Interns must attend a two-day orientation at Caddell’s corporate headquarters in Montgomery, Alabama, and be available for the full internship. Compensation is $25.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Be pursuing a degree in an accredited college or university program; recommended fields include Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Have completed at least two years of education, or have an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Be able and willing to drive a personal vehicle to out-of-state locations as required by the program.
• Have reliable personal transportation.
• Be available for the full duration of the internship.
• Attend a two-day orientation at the corporate headquarters in Montgomery, Alabama.
• Have a desire to work in and learn about the construction industry.
• Have excellent organizational skills and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate self-accountability, a strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for construction efforts, including participation in construction planning.
• Assist with design interpretation, applying construction methods, resolving and documenting design conflicts, and conducting constructability reviews.
• Monitor construction correspondence and assist with related tasks.
• Support on-site construction staff in meeting corporate deadlines and procedures.
• Assist with documentation needed to answer and respond to governmental agency requests.
• Coordinate issues with project management.
• Coordinate submittals for preconstruction plans required for new contracts.
• Monitor and distribute design-build submittal packages.
• Assist with preparing financial statements, billing, and financial reporting.
• Assist with training on-site staff on Caddell procedures.
• Assist in negotiating and preparing change orders, terms and conditions, and purchase agreements for subcontractors and vendors, within established procedures.
• Develop, track, and negotiate proposals and change orders for contract changes with the owner and subcontractors.
• Develop, implement, and administer project procedures and work-controlling documents to support construction.
• Coordinate with departments to resolve problems and support construction quality, project safety, and the overall project schedule.
• Monitor workflow and coordinate with superintendents on material deliveries and schedule adherence.
• Assist with project schedule maintenance by completing periodic updates on time and identifying schedule issues.
• Assist construction executives and executive staff as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed