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Breeden Construction · 3 months ago

SUMMER INTERN

Richmond, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$15/hr - $15/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Breeden Construction is a leading firm in development, property management, and general contracting. They are seeking a Construction Intern to assist in all aspects of the multi-family project construction process and manage execution of tasks throughout the project lifecycle.

Construction

Responsibilities

Shall report to the Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Preconstruction Director, Lease Superintendent, Superintendent, or Assistant Superintendent he/she is assigned for the various weeks of the internship

Shall be responsible for assisting the Project in managing those elements of the construction process assigned to the Intern

Adherence to all company policies, mission and values

Our Summer 2026 Intern Program is a 10-week program

1st year Interns will complete a week long onboarding program followed by a 3 week Pre-Construction rotation, concluding with a 6 week rotation assigned to an active project mentoring under Project and Field Management teams

During the opening orientation, our interns will gain their OSHA-10 and First-Aid/CPR Certifications

During the 3 weeks with our Pre-con team our interns will gain a basic understanding of Breeden’s pre-con process and duties (Pre-construction rotation is specific to the region of Richmond)

During the 6 weeks assigned to a specific project our interns will gain a basic understanding of Breeden’s Project Manager and Superintendent workload and duties

Returning interns will have the option to spend all 9 weeks assigned to a specific project/mentor

Learn and understand divisions of work (Div 16 format)

Develop an understanding of reading plans and specifications on the project they are placed

Develop effective communications skills to communicate to the subcontractors onsite

Learn to effectively write and submit an RFI from a superintendent perspective

Learn to effectively review submittals and shop drawings

Learn to review the submittal log

Learn to spot safety violations onsite and how to communicate with the subcontractors to help them understand the violation and fix it

Learn the buyout process and how to level subcontractor bids

Learn the difference from when to use a purchase order verses a subcontract verses a service agreement

Learn to identify problems before they happen and/or come up with solutions to fix them

Learn to manage logistics onsite

Learn the ability to identify onsite what you see in the plans

Any other duty as assigned by direct supervisor

This position has NO supervisory responsibilities

Qualification

OSHA-10 CertificationFirst-Aid/CPR CertificationExcelBluebeamMicrosoft ProjectInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamworkOrganizational Skills

Required

Must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with competing priorities and multiple project relationships

Exceptional computer skills in Excel, good working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and other industry related estimating, project management and scheduling software

Bluebeam software use and understanding

Detail and deadline oriented with excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Advanced problem-solving skills, organizations skills, solid verbal & written communication skills, excellent relationship building skills, as well as strong leadership and team management skills

Position requires extensive interaction with team members, co-employees, public officials, design consultants, subcontractors and vendors. Intern is expected to work well with others and always exhibit a professional and courteous demeanor

Position requires minimal physical lifting of construction documents and requires extensive walking during jobsite visits

Prolonged periods walking, standing, sitting, driving

Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time

Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions

Onsite required. This is an onsite position and no essential job duties can be performed remotely

This position will require local travel to other area locations