Intern – Construction Management / Civil Engineering
About The Position
ECC is seeking a motivated junior or senior undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field to join our experienced construction team in Rio Grande City, TX for a Border Patrol Station project. Local candidates are highly preferred, but willing to consider out-of-state candidates. This on-site internship offers hands-on experience supporting field operations, quality management, project administration, and construction execution activities on a major U.S. military construction project. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in gaining experience in Construction, Civil and Structural Engineering, Fire Protection, Environmental, Estimating, Project Controls and Project Management. Interns will gain exposure to large-scale military construction projects, scheduling, quality control procedures, subcontractor management, and field execution on a project site. Participants will receive mentorship from experienced construction professionals while developing a comprehensive understanding of field-based project management. This internship offers valuable insight into construction operations and potential career paths supporting projects with potential full-time employment upon graduation.
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline (3.0 GPA or above preferred)
- Interest in international construction
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a field-based construction environment
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Ability to obtain a military base pass if hired
- Ability to operate motor vehicle and clean driving record
- Interest in pursuing a full-time construction career supporting domestic and international projects after graduation
Responsibilities
- Support Project Manager, Superintendent, and Quality Control staff with daily construction operations
- Assist with field inspections and project documentation
- Attend client and subcontractor meetings and prepare meeting minutes
- Support project tracking, reporting, and schedule updates
- Assist with subcontractor coordination and site logistics
- Help maintain project records and electronic filing systems
- Monitor adherence to project safety and quality requirements
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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