Construction Internship - 2026 Program

Granite Construction • Anchorage, AK

89d

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... We hire enthusiastic, hard-working individuals for college internships and entry-level positions. With locations across the country and unique opportunities for hands-on experience, mentorship and networking, there’s never been a better time to join our team. In this assignment, you will assist a project team with the management, field construction activities, and documentation of a heavy civil construction project.

Requirements

• High School diploma required and a minimum of two years of education from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Discipline to be focused in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Previous construction experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the jobsite Foremen and Superintendent to learn about field construction operations and to provide support.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, & the local community.
• Assist with the project environmental, health, safety requirements.
• Assist the Project Engineer with approving timecards in HeavyJob; ensure all equipment and employees are accounted for on timecards.
• Assist with verifying quantities in FIS (Field Information Systems) and log quantities for cost and revenue tracking.
• Assist the Project Engineer with generating and distributing daily cost reports (trucking, labor, equipment) to the Project Manager, Foreman & Superintendent.
• Assist with the completion of daily reports documenting both Granite and Subcontractor activities.
• Place necessary material orders, survey requests, locates, etc.
• Maintain a to-do list and diary.
• Assist with the calculations of yields of materials used such as aggregate & asphalt.
• Tour jobsite daily with the Project Manager and/or Engineer to verify quantities claimed are correct and to stay current on overall job progress.

Benefits

• Access to a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans.
• Special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
• Choice from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, with 100% of the premium paid by Granite for eligible interns.
• Access to Granite’s 401(k) plan with 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees