Construction Internship

The Beck Group•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Beck Group is hiring Construction Project Management/Field Interns to work with project teams across its offices. This entry-level internship is intended for current students pursuing a construction-related degree and offers exposure to Project Management, Superintendent, and/or Preconstruction career paths. Interns contribute to project teams in a capacity similar to an entry-level Project Engineer, Assistant Superintendent, or Estimator. The work includes project administration, field engineering and supervision, construction documentation, materials procurement, subcontract scope review, quality management, and punch-list maintenance. The paid internship is expected to be 40 hours per week. Interns gain experience interpreting construction documents, maintaining logs and project records, reviewing submittals, updating schedules, using project management software, coordinating with subcontractors and vendors, and assisting with project closeout. They also help enforce OSHA and Beck safety policies, including site-specific orientations and regular safety inspections. The Beck Group describes itself as an integrated building firm focused on design and construction excellence. Interns are expected to learn from project management and field supervision staff, collaborate with team members, and take initiative in identifying and solving problems. The role involves both office and active construction-site work, including outdoor conditions and movement around uneven job-site surfaces.

Requirements

Current college student pursuing a construction or other relevant degree; a high school student with an interest in construction may also be considered.
Fundamental understanding of project documents.
Willingness to learn and be mentored by project management and field supervision staff.
Ability to proactively identify and solve problems.
Effective time management skills, authenticity, integrity, and a passion for getting things done.
Ability to meet the role's physical and site-work requirements, including accessing multiple building levels, working outdoors, moving equipment up to 50 pounds, and walking on uneven job-site surfaces.
Consistent and timely attendance.

Nice To Haves

Past internship experience at an architectural, engineering, or commercial construction company.
Experience using Excel, Bluebeam, and Revit or comparable construction technologies.
Interest in integrated project delivery, process improvement, and technology.

Responsibilities

Interpret, coordinate, maintain, and develop an understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and other project documents.
Assist with developing and maintaining submittal, specification, and RFI logs; RFI responses; meeting minutes; and as-built drawings.
Learn to review and expedite shop drawings and submittals.
Assist in updating the project schedule.
Use project management software.
Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors.
Assist in acquiring project closeout documentation.
Enforce OSHA and Beck safety standards and policies, including conducting site-specific safety orientations for subcontractor workforces and regular safety inspections.
Follow direction, collaborate with team members, and complete assigned tasks.
Help project teams with administration, field engineering, field supervision, and construction documentation, including materials procurement, identifying subcontract scope gaps, quality management, and punch-list maintenance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
401(k) match and a free SmartDollar financial wellness program.
Free dedicated financial coach.
Personal health and fitness program with activity tracking and rewards.
Paid family leave.
Health discounts on medical premiums.
Free comprehensive health screenings.
Free health coach program for weight-loss and hypertension management.
Financial and behavioral support for family-forming journeys, including fertility, adoption, pregnancy, and parenthood.
Free life coach.
Pet insurance discount.
Organized community projects and events.