Construction Operations Intern at Monteith Construction – Charleston, South Carolina

About Monteith Construction

As a commercial construction company in the Carolinas, our Purpose is to build exceptional buildings in a way that thrills our partners. We fully believe we cannot deliver exceptional projects without exceptional people. Whether building schools, hospitals, health centers, offices, or airports, we know that what we build in our community matters.

Monteith Intern Program

Our 2026 summer internship program will provide a realistic view of what it is like to work on a commercial construction project at Monteith Construction. Monteith Operations Interns will gain exposure to many kinds of projects with myriad contract amounts and will work with industry leaders across our organization. The paid program will last 12 weeks next summer.

What You'll Do At Monteith

Spend your summer with us at Monteith Construction in Charleston! This role can be customizable, depending on the student’s interests. Some of the things you will be involved with, but not limited to, are:

• Observe Owner/Architect/Contractor Meetings
• Observe Preinstall and Pull Meetings
• Gain a general overview of our Scheduling, VDC, Accounting, Marketing, Business Development, Preconstruction and Estimating processes
• Help to ensure on-site safety as well as compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Support the project management team with subcontractor and supplier coordination, material tracking, file management, document control (submittals, RFIs, and change orders), and progress reporting
• Interact with trade partners and vendors regarding technical and contractual matters

Experience You Should Have

• Must currently be enrolled in an accredited college or university and seeking a degree in a related field/construction management program
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing

Required to Thrill at Monteith

• No Brilliant Jerks. At Monteith, we want collaborators and teammates.
• We Trust Your Good Judgment. Smart decision making combined with best practices.
• It Can Be Done. Where possibility meets determination.
• Panic Slowly. There is a solution to every problem.
• Momentum. Our sustained, positive forward movement.

Diverse companies are better companies.

Monteith Construction understands that equity, inclusion, and diversity drive innovation. We want to make sure that anyone from any place feels that they can do their best work at our company. All forms of diversity are valued and valuable at Monteith Construction.