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Intern – Summer 2025 – Mid-Atlantic

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Balfour Beatty

5d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Falls Church

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a relevant program, able to learn quickly, work 40 hours/week for 12 weeks, and have good communication and self-management skills. Prior experience is a plus.
  • You will manage project budgets, coordinate billings, assist in safety and quality programs, process submittals, attend meetings, and maintain logs for RFIs and change requests.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a Construction Management, Engineering, or related education program
  • Prior internships or work experience helpful but not required.
  • Able to develop new skills and knowledge quickly.
  • Able to work 40 hours a week for the duration of the 12-week program
  • Able to learn software systems including but not limited to Microsoft Office suite, ProCore, BlueBeam,
  • Participate in training, seminars, task team meetings, etc.
  • Demonstrate expanding knowledge of construction details about miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, radiation protection, etc.
  • Possess good self-organizational and management skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Learn about managing the project budget by controlling expenditures, coordinating owner and subcontractor billings, identifying work not covered by subcontractor, and ensuring successful office support related to overall cost and schedule.
  • Learn about Safety and Quality Control programs and how to coordinate actions to address problems.
  • Learn about company procedures, the correspondence process and handling, etc.
  • Learn how to review and process submittal data and shop drawings.
  • Understand how to coordinate submittals, deliveries, etc. that affect the project schedule with the Superintendent.
  • Monitor/review weekly and monthly status reports and weekly subcontractor meeting minutes, change orders, etc. to understand process.
  • Understand change documents and change proposal requests for price review.
  • May join other team members at meetings with architect and owner representatives to understand information required by owner, necessary progress reports and summaries, and how action plans from owner/architect meetings address all outstanding issues related to the project.
  • Learn how changes, clarifications, directives, RFIs, etc. are updated on “as-built” plans and coordinated with company supervision and subcontractors/suppliers.
  • Learn how to maintain RFI logs and change request log.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is a 12-week program.

Is prior experience required for this internship?

Prior internships or work experience are helpful but not required.

What departments can interns work in?

Interns can work in either the preconstruction or operations departments.

What educational background is preferred for this internship?

Candidates should be currently enrolled in a Construction Management, Engineering, or related education program.

What are the expected working hours for the internship?

Interns are expected to work 40 hours a week for the duration of the internship.

Are there opportunities for hands-on experience?

Yes, the internship provides hands-on experience with various functions of a commercial construction company.

What software systems will interns need to learn?

Interns will need to learn software systems including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office suite, ProCore, and BlueBeam.

Will interns be involved in meetings with architects and owners?

Yes, interns may join team members at meetings with architect and owner representatives to understand project requirements.

Does Balfour Beatty offer any benefits to interns?

While the job description focuses on internship responsibilities, Balfour Beatty offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees, but specific benefits for interns may vary.

Is Balfour Beatty an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce.

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Balfour Beatty

We are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1909
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group. With 24,500 employees, we provide innovative and efficient infrastructure that underpins our daily lives, supports communities and enables economic growth. We finance, develop, build and maintain complex infrastructure such as transportation, power and utility systems, social and commercial buildings.