Summer Construction Management Intern - Houston

FCL Builders • Internship • Houston, TX • max $20 / hour • 1w ago

About the Program
At FCL Builders, we build more than just buildings, we build your career. We are an employee-owned and operated industrial and design-builder general contractor specializing in eCommerce, Manufacturing, Cold Storage, Data Centers, Warehousing and Distribution, Food Processing, and Life Sciences.

Our 10-week Internship Program is designed to give students an immersive, hands-on overview of the industrial construction management process. Through a structured rotation across Pre-Construction, Production, and Field Operations, you’ll gain exposure to every step of the project lifecycle. Along the way, you’ll receive virtual professional development training, as well as bi-weekly mentorship meetings to help you grow both personally and professionally.

What You’ll Do
During your internship, you’ll rotate through three core areas of construction management:

Pre-Construction

Learn the proposal and budgeting process
Gain insight into design-build vs. plan-spec approaches
Review drawings and perform conceptual estimating
Conduct subcontractor scope reviews and clarifications
Perform quantity takeoffs and detailed breakdowns
Understand the importance of subcontractor communication

Production

Review plans and identify scopes of work
Assist with bidding, buyout, and subcontractor selection
Learn about MEP subcontractors in design-build
Gain exposure to permitting and project documentation
Understand scheduling, project flow, and subcontractor feedback
Participate in project closeout processes

Field Operations

Review drawings and plans on-site
Attend pre-construction meetings with trades
Learn and apply jobsite safety practices, including PPE, inspections, audits, and toolbox talks
Participate in daily site walks and subcontractor meetings
Track project documentation and contribute to closeout

What You Bring

Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
Solid mathematical and problem-solving abilities
Strong time management and organizational skills

Positive attitude, engaging in seeking growth opportunities, and new innovative solutions

Added Value

Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Prior construction management internship experience
Familiarity with CMiC, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project

Working Environment

Mobility on and around active construction sites as well as in-office settings
Exposure to outdoor elements and construction noise during site visits
Extended periods working at a desk or computer screen

Why FCL
At FCL Builders, you’re more than just an intern — you’re part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in the next generation of builders and leaders. You’ll gain real-world experience, professional mentorship, and the opportunity to see firsthand what makes FCL one of the nation’s leading design-builders.

FCL Builders is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected status. FCL Builders participates in E-Verify, click here to view the Right to Work Poster.

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