Intern – Construction Management / Civil Engineering

Intern – Construction Management / Civil Engineering
Location:
Naval Station Norfolk / Virginia Beach, VA (On-Site, Project Job Trailer)
ECC is seeking a motivated
junior or senior undergraduate student
(minimum 3.0 GPA preferred) pursuing a degree in
Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
to join our team on a major military construction project in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area. This on-site internship offers hands-on experience supporting project management, field operations, quality control, and construction administration activities on the construction of a new parking garage and NATO Command Building.
Position Details:
Hours:
Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week
Duration:
Summer 2027
Compensation:
$24.00/hour
Reporting to:
Project Manager
Project-Based Position:
Daily attendance at the project site is expected
Security Requirement:
Must be eligible to obtain military base access
Driving Requirement:
Intern may be required to operate a vehicle on the project site
Learning Opportunities:
Interns will gain exposure to
large-scale vertical construction, parking structure development, military construction requirements, project scheduling, quality control processes, subcontractor coordination, and construction management best practices
. Participants will work directly with project leadership and gain valuable experience supporting complex federal construction projects.

Responsibilities:

Support Project Manager, Superintendent, and Quality Control staff with daily construction operations
Assist with project documentation, reporting, and field inspections
Attend project coordination meetings and prepare meeting minutes
Track project progress and support schedule updates
Assist with subcontractor coordination and field communication
Support preparation and organization of project records, logs, and closeout documentation
Observe and promote project safety and quality standards
Skills & Qualifications:
Pursuing a degree in
Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
Proficiency in
Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook)
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced field environment
Self-motivated with a desire to learn construction project management processes
ECC's targeted hourly rate for this position is
$24.00 per hour
. Actual pay may vary based on education, experience, qualifications, and business needs.