Internship​/Co-op, Marketing

Internship/Co-op, Marketing:
Real-World Experience, Lifelong Connections!

Are you ready to see how marketing drives revenue in the construction industry?

At McGough, we’re building more than projects — we’re building partnerships, opportunities, and communities. Behind every project win is a strategic pursuit process supported by a dedicated Marketing team. We’re looking for a Marketing Intern to support our Pursuits and Business Development efforts and gain hands-on experience contributing to the work that helps us win projects.

This internship offers real exposure to how large construction pursuits are developed, assembled, and delivered. You’ll work behind the scenes with our Marketing team to help bring proposals and interviews together, maintain key systems, and support the tools that power our pursuit efforts.

Why McGough?

The McGough Internship Program provides meaningful, real-world experience within a collaborative and professional environment. As a Marketing Intern supporting Pursuits and Business Development, you will:

Gain exposure to how marketing directly supports revenue generation in the construction industry

Contribute to proposals and interviews that compete for and win work Build hands-on experience with industry tools including InDesign, PowerPoint, CRM platforms, and Digital Asset Management systems

Work alongside experienced marketing professionals who will provide mentorship and guidance

This is not a sit-on-the-sidelines internship. Your work will contribute to active pursuits and real project opportunities.

What You’ll Do:

Assisting with proposal formatting and assembly in InDesign, Word, and Power Point Supporting  interview preparation, including slide deck updates and materials coordination

Printing, binding, and organizing proposal and interview materials

Uploading, organizing, and maintaining marketing assets within our Digital Asset Management system (Open Asset)
Supporting CRM data entry and cleanup to ensure accurate opportunity tracking

Assisting with market and project research to support Business Development efforts

Helping maintain consistency, accuracy, and organization across marketing materials and systems

Providing general support to the Marketing team as needs shift and priorities evolve

You’ll contribute to deadline-driven work while operating within a structured, team-supported environment.

What You’ll Gain and Contribute:

Hands-on experience supporting marketing initiatives at a leading general contractor, helping communicate McGough’s brand and project expertise to clients, partners, and the community.

Mentorship from McGough’s experienced marketing and communications professionals, with guidance on strategy, content creation, and campaign execution.

Exposure to real-world marketing work including brand storytelling, social media, proposals/qualifications, event support, and market research—seeing how marketing drives business development.

An opportunity to contribute meaningfully to McGough’s brand presence and learn how proactive planning, clear messaging, and strong visuals help win work and strengthen long-term relationships.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

A junior or senior pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Business, or a related field

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Comfortable working within templates and established brand standards

Organized and able to manage multiple assignments at once Basic working knowledge of Adobe InDesign (experience in PowerPoint and Word required)
Interest in learning how marketing supports business development and strategic pursuits

Proactive, dependable, and eager to learn in a team-oriented environment

Perks & Benefits:

Gain real-world experience while exploring the corporate side…