Construction Management Intern

Overview

Assist with field engineering, inspections, and project documentation on construction sites.

Key Responsibilities

• inspection scheduling
• compliance monitoring
• field measurements
• materials testing
• record keeping
• plan review

Tasks

-Coordinates and schedules various phases of construction inspection with the contractor, client representatives and other agencies -Monitor operations to ensure contractor compliance with plans, contract terms and specification -Advises contractors of violations and reviews and recommends approval of corrective measures -Observes and monitors contractor’s construction equipment -Makes field measurements of pay items and conducts materials testing -Maintains and reviews comprehensive project records including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, progress schedules, work orders, and monthly estimates. -Reviews and monitors contractor’s plan of operation -Identifies necessary changes to construction plans to meet field conditions

Requirements

• computer skills
• field inspection
• site work
• internship
• driving
• civil engineering

What You Bring

-At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization. -Working skill in operating computer equipment, software programs and field inspection equipment. -Willingness and ability to work on a construction job site including the physical ability to safety navigate a construction site on a regular basis. -Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law. -Previous construction internship experience is a plus. -Ability to drive assigned and/or personal vehicles within roadways and project sites to perform construction inspection activities -Ability to read and interpret roadway and bridge plans and contract specifications -BS in Civil Engineering or related discipline in progress

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Benefits

-Networking opportunities to meet other interns, staff, and senior leaders across the business. -Summer-long group project where interns work alongside firm leaders to address issues that will impact our future strategy. -Professional development workshops, including a career planning workshop and a DiSC assessment to learn more about themselves and how to work effectively with others.

About Dewberry

-Began as a family‑owned engineering firm and has grown into a nationwide professional services powerhouse. -Headquartered in Fairfax, VA. -Over six decades, it has woven its identity through iconic projects like the Hampton Roads Bridge‑Tunnel expansion and NOAA coastal mapping contracts. -Combining architecture, engineering, surveying, geospatial and construction management, Dewberry tackles projects across sectors—from transportation corridors to water‑resource systems. -Embraces design‑build delivery, supporting clients in both public and private sectors, including complex federal infrastructure and environmental undertakings. -A standout moment came when Dewberry secured NOAA’s multi‑state coastal geospatial services contract, reinforcing its reputation in geospatial innovation. -Work spans clinics, wastewater plants, transit‑oriented developments, shoreline mapping and more—reflecting a breadth that defines the firm’s narrative. -Firm leadership remains connected to its roots: still family‑led, yet managed with nationwide collaboration and a creative spirit.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship will be provided for new applicants.

Security Clearance

-offer-conditional background screening including employment verification, education verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and investigative consumer report.