Construction Site Intern

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Support Merrick’s construction services team on active construction projects in roles including owner’s representative, construction management, and field observation.
• Assist with daily field reports, photo documentation, progress tracking, and documentation of contractor activities and field conditions.
• Follow safety requirements on active construction sites while observing construction work for conformance with project drawings, specifications, permits, and owner requirements.
• Support tracking of RFIs, submittals, meeting notes, field issues, punch list items, change-related items, and follow-up actions.
• Help document installed quantities, construction progress, and information supporting contractor pay applications and project status updates.
• Participate in site walks, progress meetings, and coordination discussions with Merrick staff, contractors, owners, designers, and specialty consultants.
• Assist with quality assurance documentation and coordination of materials testing and inspection activities.
• Assist with review and interpretation of construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents to support field observation and documentation.
• Gain hands‑on exposure to water, wastewater, pipeline, utility, roadway, and civil infrastructure construction.
• Collaborate with project team members to identify, document, and help track construction‑related issues through resolution.

The company is looking for:

• Students with graduation dates after August 2027.
• Individuals pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Currently enrolled students entering junior year or higher of undergraduate degree or enrolled in graduate school.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and navigate active construction areas safely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and insurability under Merrick’s insurance carrier.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Desired qualifications include interest in construction management, field observation, water/wastewater, civil infrastructure, or owner’s representative services, and familiarity with construction documentation tools such as Bluebeam Revu, Procore, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, and use of iPad tablets.

• Hourly wage ranging from USD $23.00 to $26.00.
• Health insurance, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Flexible work hours and paid holidays.
• Professional training and skill development.
• Coaching and mentoring.
• Weekly training meetings including sessions with the CEO and President.
• Opportunity to work on real client projects.

The internship offers meaningful, hands‑on experience designed as a shorter-term exploratory opportunity to apply academic knowledge in real projects, gain exposure to professional collaboration, and experience day-to-day operations at an employee‑owned company.