NextGen Internship Program - Summer 2027

LED FastStart•Metairie, LA

About The Position

RNGD’s NextGen Summer 2027 Internship Program gives interns hands-on experience with project management and field operations on active construction projects. Project Engineer Interns work alongside experienced Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Superintendents, learning how projects progress from plans and schedules to execution. The program includes meaningful assignments, professional development and networking opportunities, collaboration with fellow interns on a special internship project, and ongoing coaching and feedback. Interns may take on greater responsibility throughout the summer and build familiarity with RNGD’s technology, processes, culture, and approach to construction. Interns support day-to-day project coordination, documentation, and project controls; gain experience with RFIs, submittals, drawings, schedules, meetings, and coordination with subcontractors, suppliers, and materials; and spend time in the field observing construction progress, quality, safety, logistics, and trade coordination. They may also assist with punch lists, inspections, closeout, milestone and delivery tracking, and other project-management activities based on project needs and their developing capabilities. The internship provides exposure to estimating, bids, procurement, buyout, scheduling, cost management, and the effects of design changes and field conditions on cost and schedule. The position requires working at an assigned RNGD office and/or project site for the duration of the Summer 2027 internship.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Science, Architecture, or a related field.
Strong interest in construction, project management, and building a career in the industry.
Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Curious, dependable, collaborative, and willing to learn in office and field environments.
Comfortable taking initiative, asking questions, and owning assigned responsibilities.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to work at an assigned RNGD office and/or project site for the duration of the Summer 2027 internship.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Procore, Bluebeam, scheduling software, or other construction technology.

Responsibilities

Support project teams with day-to-day coordination, documentation, and project controls.
Gain hands-on experience with RFIs, submittals, drawings, schedules, and other project documentation.
Participate in project meetings and help track commitments and follow-up.
Support subcontractor, supplier, and material coordination.
Spend time in the field learning how project plans translate into construction.
Participate in site walks and observe project progress, quality, safety, logistics, and trade coordination.
Assist with punch lists, inspections, closeout activities, and project documentation.
Learn how project and field teams collaborate to solve problems and keep projects moving.
Gain exposure to estimating, subcontractor bids, procurement, buyout, scheduling, and project cost management.
Assist with tracking project milestones, material deliveries, and schedule impacts.
Learn how RFIs, design changes, and field conditions can affect project cost and schedule.
Support additional project-management activities based on project needs and developing capabilities.
Participate in professional development, networking, and learning opportunities and collaborate with fellow interns on a special internship project.
Build familiarity with RNGD’s technology, processes, culture, and approach to construction.