College Internship

About the Program

Martin-Harris Construction offers a hands-on internship program designed to provide students with real-world exposure to the construction industry. Interns will contribute to meaningful projects, explore different departments, and develop skills that support future career success.

Position Summary

Interns will primarily work with a project team in Operations, gaining insight into day-to-day project delivery. Additionally, interns will rotate through departments such as Safety, Estimating, Preconstruction, Business Development, Warranty, and more, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the general contractor’s role and building professional skills in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Key Learning Opportunities

As an Intern, You May:

• Assist project teams with reviewing contract documents, plans, and shop drawings.
• Attend project meetings, including Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC) meetings, and participate in jobsite visits.
• Support project scheduling, progress tracking, and punch list management.
• Observe and participate in field safety inspections, orientations, and incident protocol reviews.
• Shadow Superintendents to understand field operations, scheduling, and inspection processes.
• Learn about estimating and preconstruction by participating in bid reviews, takeoffs, and bid day activities.
• Attend a business development event and gain exposure to client-facing functions.
• Gain exposure and training from additional areas such as Warranty, Accounting, VDC/BIM, and Equipment to understand how support teams contribute to project delivery.
• Connect with senior leadership and gain mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide two (2) forms of identification (Driver’s License, Social Security Card, Passport, or Original Birth Certificate).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Working toward a degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred.
• Must be team-oriented and focused on inter-departmental collaboration.
• May be required to work onsite of an active construction project that entails a job trailer setting and typical noises from an active construction project.

Program Logistics

• Duration: 8–12 weeks during the summer (with potential opportunities to extend).
• Compensation: Paid internship.
• Locations: Opportunities available in Las Vegas, NV; Reno, NV; and Lakewood/Denver, CO.
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday.