Preconstruction Highschool Internship

Job Description

This 4-week, office-based internship is designed to give a high school student firsthand insight into what we do at Ryan Companies. Working under the guidance of our Preconstruction and Project Managers, you will be introduced to the foundational elements of commercial real estate and construction planning. Your goal will be to learn basic industry tasks while receiving strong mentorship and oversight from the team.

• Learn how real-world construction projects work: Help our team with daily office tasks while learning how a major company like Ryan gets buildings made from start to finish.
• Get hands-on with project planning: Help our managers organize and submit project bids, and learn how we do "takeoffs" (measuring drawings to figure out what materials we need to buy).
• Learn the business side of building: Get a behind-the-scenes look at project math, including how we plan budgets, track costs, pay bills, and handle contracts.
• Sit in on professional meetings: Shadow our team and listen in on conversations with architects, designers, and trade partners to see how we plan and make deals.
• Be a team player: Help out with other light, non-hazardous office organization tasks as they come up to support the Austin team (including helping us organize and declutter files and desk areas in a safe, office environment ahead of our planned remodel!).
• Support the team: Perform other office-based duties as assigned under the direct supervision of your manager.

• Currently enrolled in high school.
• Able to work 40 hours a week for the 4-week duration of the internship.

• Some hands-on experience: Having at least one summer of prior construction experience.
• Great communication skills: You are good at writing and speaking, comfortable asking questions, and excited to learn new things every day.
• Good with numbers: You are comfortable doing basic math calculations quickly and accurately.
• Curious about the industry: You have an interest in learning how we estimate project costs, manage budgets, and read blueprinted architectural or engineering drawings.

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet insurance
• Ryan Foundation - charitable matching funds
• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Disclaimer:
Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.