Summer Intern

Branscome is looking for summer interns to join our team in the Hampton Roads and Richmond areas of Virginia. These individuals can work out of the Richmond, Williamsburg and Virginia Beach offices.

Summer Intern – Project Management, Project Supervision, Construction, Manufacturing, and Administrative departments.

Branscome’s internship program is designed to provide first-hand exposure to industry operations, as well as 1:1 mentorship and networking opportunities to students in order to supplement college educational programs in the areas of business, engineering, and construction management. Students in the program have the opportunity to work in various administrative and operational areas, contribute to company goals through completion of focused project work, and apply concepts learned in the classroom to business operations.

Under direct supervision, assists construction personnel in planning and building work by optimizing resource utilization and minimizing costs as part of the Company’s internship program.

This includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and company safety policies and procedures
• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Conduct inspections of facilities and project sites to ensure compliance with safety standards and policies
• Assist the project team in establishing the sequential steps involved in all processes with the scope of the project, including bid processes and contract development; may attend pre-bid and planning meetings
• Document progress on projects via notes, photos, videos
• Submittal review and approval process
• Focus on continuous improvement to achieve improved project performance
• Work closely with the project team monitoring the safety, cost and scheduling of construction projects
• Assist with coordination of material purchases, deliveries, tracking and forecasting ensuring maximum utilization of company resources.
• Participate in activities related to development and maintenance of customer relationships
• Perform manual and skilled labor tasks
• Complete other projects as a part of the internship program requirements
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary or assigned

Working towards a bachelors’ degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, etc., or related field equivalent work experience.

• Knowledge of basic phases of construction projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in communicating with Clients/Owners, Subcontractors, Vendors, and other third parties.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Strong work ethic and high degree of professionalism.
• Ability to maintain project schedules, budgets, job cost, and identify discrepancies.
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment, effectively organizing time and tasks
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving history required

• Travel to job sites required
• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines
• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

OUR COMPANY

For more than 60 years in Virginia, our crews have been safely delivering the infrastructure that our communities are built on. We take immense pride in building the things that you can see, but also those you can’t. Camaraderie in the field, with our clients, and out in the community is the spirit that drives our dedication and commitment to excellence.

Branscome’s vertically integrated services provide a streamlined end-to-end scalable solution…