Construction Internship
About The Position
Focal Pointe's 2027 Summer Landscape Internship offers an opportunity to explore the professional landscape industry by rotating through different areas of the business. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, gain hands-on experience, and learn about various aspects of the industry, including horticulture, irrigation, construction, design, client relationships, and business operations. This internship is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the industry from the ground up, helping interns discover potential career paths. The program is based in the Caseyville market, with opportunities to connect with other professionals and interns.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a college degree and have completed approximately 60 credit hours.
- Interest in horticulture, agriculture, landscape architecture, construction, business, or a related field.
- Love working outdoors.
- Curious and willing to ask questions.
- Desire for hands-on experience.
- Enjoy working as part of a team.
- Willing to learn from people throughout the organization.
- Desire to better understand career opportunities within the landscape industry.
- Ability to safely perform physical responsibilities associated with outdoor landscape work, with reasonable accommodations when applicable.
- Come ready to learn, work, ask questions, and explore career possibilities.
Responsibilities
- Gain exposure to different roles and stages involved in large-scale commercial landscape projects.
- Work alongside landscape construction teams on active commercial projects.
- Learn to read landscape plans, specifications, and project documents.
- Assist with site layout, measurements, plant staking, and project preparation.
- Gain hands-on experience with landscape and hardscape installation.
- Assist with irrigation installation and understand its integration into construction projects.
- Learn about plant material, proper installation techniques, and site conditions.
- Understand how projects move from estimating and pre-construction through installation and completion.
- Shadow Estimators and Project Managers to understand bidding, budgeting, scheduling, and project coordination.
- Work alongside Construction Managers and Superintendents to learn how crews, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and timelines are managed.
- Learn about jobsite safety, quality expectations, and communication with clients and project partners.
- Gain exposure to the business operations that support large-scale commercial landscape construction.
- Spend additional time in an area that aligns with your interests and career goals toward the end of the program.
Benefits
- Paid internship
- College internship credit may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
