Internship - Summer 2027

Lease Crutcher Lewis Careers • Seattle, WA

2d

About The Position

Interns support and assist the project team—including Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Field Personnel—with construction project planning and daily execution. The intern contributes knowledge, works with moderate guidance, and is expected to have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of the discipline and role.

The position involves learning and applying contract and subcontract documents; reviewing drawings and specifications; coordinating field questions and responses; assisting with project scheduling, submittals, materials and equipment, changes, correspondence, meetings, project records, and close-out documentation. Interns are expected to communicate openly, promote positive project relationships, and become familiar with company policies on personnel, quality management, and safety.

The company describes itself as a 100% employee-owned general contractor with a collaborative and supportive culture focused on employee development and building quality buildings.

Requirements

• Working toward a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• Creative problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist the project team with project planning and daily construction execution.
• Learn working knowledge of contract documents and review drawings and specifications for design inconsistencies and conflicts.
• Write field questions and expedite answers from the Architect so assigned work can be fabricated and installed efficiently.
• Learn and understand subcontract documents as they apply to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Gain working knowledge of the project schedule and assist in maintaining the computerized schedule.
• Expedite, review, and approve shop drawings, submittals, and safety requirements for assigned tasks.
• Use the Project Management System for shop drawing administration; provide required submittal information, such as field dimensions, and distribute approved submittals to relevant subcontractors.
• Track assigned materials and equipment to ensure they are released for fabrication in time to meet jobsite delivery dates designated by the Superintendent.
• Procure other materials and equipment as instructed by the Lead Project Engineer or Project Superintendent.
• Receive and distribute information about clarifications and changes in the work for assigned areas.
• Obtain and check subcontractor pricing and assist in assembling change quotations as directed.
• Assist in documenting changes and maintaining project record drawings and specifications.
• Review and respond to correspondence with subcontractors and vendors for assigned tasks.
• Prepare and distribute meeting minutes as directed by the Lead Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Assist with project files and the close-out and storage of documents at completion.
• Become familiar with company policies on personnel, quality management, and safety.
• Communicate openly with team members and promote good relations with parties related to the project.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account supporting physical wellness for employees and their pets.
• Employer-funded Headspace membership supporting mental wellness.
• Health Savings Account with annual employer-sponsored contributions.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan enrollment at no cost to the employee.
• 401(k) with a competitive matching program.
• Volunteer paid time off.
• Charitable giving matching programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern