Project Intern Jobs in Valrico, FL (NOW HIRING)

Austin Commercial is one of the largest, most diversified builders in the U.S., nationally recognized for delivering exceptional safety performance, innovative construction solutions, and out world-class diversity-inclusion programs on marquee commercial projects. Our sectors include:

• Aviation
• Corporate/Office
• Healthcare 
• Hotel/Hospitality 
• Mixed-Use/Retail
• Semiconductor & Fabs
• Sports/Public Assembly/Entertainment 
• University/Higher Education

We are currently seeking interns for our Construction Engineering Internship Program. As an intern, you will gain intensive, hands on, real world experience directly from seasoned construction professionals at Austin Commercial's construction projects. Come join our internship program that was ranked as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs of 2024, presented by WayUp and Yello! Learn more about our intern experiences on our Internship Page - Real Projects, Real Impact. 

Paid internships offered:

• Fall 2026 - Paid internship program during the Fall semester
• Spring 2027 - Paid internship program during the Spring semester
• Summer 2027 - This is a paid 12-week full-time internship program during the Summer

Potential project locations for our interns:

• Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth/Austin/Houston)
• Arizona (Phoenix area)
• Florida (Orlando/Tampa)
• California (Los Angeles)

As an intern, you will:

• Have a hands-on career enhancing experience on commercial construction projects
• Work and learn from experts in the industry
• Receive training in and use industry-specific software
• Grow your professional network and skillset

As an employee-owner in the internship program, you will be given the title of "Project Intern" and your duties could include:

• Processing submittals by reviewing, filing and distributing submittals
• Sending RFIs to architects and engineers
• Keeping concrete, rebar, RFI and plan logs up to date
• Resolving problems generated from the plans and/or specifications
• Establishing control points and lines using field instruments (level, theodolite, total station)
• Locating embeds in the slab and verifying embed locations per approved shops
• Assisting in locating openings in the structure and assisting in establishing vertical control for the structure 
• Locating other miscellaneous items in the field (curbs, inlets, etc.)
• Documenting: Updating and distributing construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings and samples 
• Aiding with quality control inspections utilizing specific software
• Verifying pre-pour checklists and checking proper formwork framing/shoring installation per approved shops
• Participating in and aiding with weekly safety meetings as requested, including writing meetings minutes
• Leading project orientation and maintenance logs
• Assisting with maintaining project look-ahead schedules
• Assisting with trade contractor coordination and scheduling
• Verifying proper construction techniques per plans and specs and raising concerns and following through with trade until corrected
• Maintaining city inspection records and walking with Superintendent during inspections 
• Other miscellaneous duties as defined by the Project Manager or Superintendent

Project Interns can expect a preliminary meeting with their supervisor to discuss the goals, expectations and desired outcomes of the internship. Employee-owners participating in an internship will be reviewed upon the completion of the internship term. 

Individuals hired as interns are classified as temporary employee owners and are not eligible for vacation pay or holiday pay. Interns are expected to work a regular scheduled workweek. 

About Austin Commercial

A leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, Austin Commercial delivers construction management services and builds landmark projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment and semiconductor/fabrication plants. 

To learn more, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/commercial 

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). 

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company. 

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Accessibility Note

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonbable accomodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.