Construction Management Intern - Summer 2027

Hourigan • Charlottesville, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Hourigan is a fully integrated construction management and development firm known for managing complex projects to the highest standards. We pride ourselves on building strong, collaborative relationships based on trust and respect. Our team operates with shared values: lead forward, serve with integrity, and never disappoint. We are seeking motivated individuals with a genuine interest in construction to join us as a Construction Management Intern for the summer. This internship offers hands-on learning across various construction management areas, including field management, project management, preconstruction services, virtual design & construction coordination, and safety, depending on placement.

Requirements

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline
• Must demonstrate genuine interest in the construction industry
• Fosters a strong desire to learn and welcomes new challenges
• Able to work approximately 40 hours per week for a summer internship
• Able to work independently, but also values teamwork and collaboration
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours, including early mornings and evenings, to meet project needs
• Work may be performed in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions, including heat and cold.
• Frequent physical activity includes standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching above shoulder level, pushing, and pulling.
• Occasional activity includes sitting and using a computer or viewing a computer screen.
• Fosters a strong desire to learn and values the need to collaborate with all team members.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Approach every responsibility and interaction with a high level of integrity, fairness, care, and concern
• Lead forward by seeing challenges as a way to create new possibilities and solutions
• Consistently deliver beyond expectations to provide exceptional results
• Some periodic travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Dive into the aspects of project management: project finances, maintaining contract documents, issuing subcontracts, preparing submittal schedules, coordinating meetings, RFIs, change order requests, and more.
• Explore the value and importance of Safety and Quality Control programs and how to coordinate actions to address problems. Create safety procedures and audit procedures first-hand by visiting job sites to do safety inspections.
• Get hands on experience of field management and learn what it takes to lead all the on-site activities required throughout the construction process to successfully deliver a project on time and within budget.
• Understand the many variables of the preconstruction process by assisting with the preparation of bid packages, evaluating subcontractor bids, reviewing proposals/specifications, drawings, executing material takeoffs, etc.
• Get a front row seat to the latest technology being used throughout the preconstruction and building construction process. Learn how to create, edit, and run clash detection on three-dimensional BIM models to include structure, interior, and external architectural elements and MEP systems using various applications such as AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revit, and Archicad.
• Participate in the Hourigan Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) by committing to safe work practices, raising concerns, attending and applying safety and health training, and eliminating hazards within your capability and control and the help of safety staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed