The intern will support project teams by assisting with daily field coordination, documentation, and the review of construction drawings and specifications. They will also participate in project meetings and help track materials and procurement to ensure project success.
Requirements overview
Candidates are required to have a high school diploma or GED. Prior internship or co-op experience in construction or engineering is preferred, along with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor and construction manager specializing in complex projects across the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Guided by our purpose—We Exist to Build Great Things®—DPR's global portfolio spans large-scale new construction, tenant improvements and special projects.
Founded in 1990, DPR is one of the largest privately held, employee-owned companies in the US. We are strategically focused on building long-term partnerships and delivering more predictable outcomes for customers. We're advancing the industry by integrating the project lifecycle from design to delivery using innovative construction methods, prefabrication on more than 90% of new work, and a highly skilled craft workforce deployed on nearly all of our projects.
DPR consistently ranks among the top building contractors and employs more than 13,500 professionals across our family of companies worldwide.
DPR serves customers internationally through office locations in:
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Atlanta, GA
Austin, TX
Baltimore, MD
Boston, MA
Charlotte, NC
Colorado Springs, CO
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Denver, CO
East Brunswick, NJ
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Greenville, SC
Houston, TX
Jackson, WY
Nashville, TN
Newport Beach, CA
Orlando, FL
Pasadena, CA
Philadelphia, PA
Phoenix, AZ
Raleigh-Durham, NC
Richmond, VA
Sacramento, CA
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
Santa Clara, CA
Seattle, WA
Seoul, South Korea
Tampa, FL
Tucson, AZ
Washington, DC
Zürich, Switzerland
Job Description
DBC, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking Construction Interns.
At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.
As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.
Job Summary:
Supports project teams in executing construction activities by assisting with planning, coordination, and documentation. Applies classroom knowledge to field and office tasks to gain hands-on experience in project delivery. Collaborates with project engineers, superintendents, and trade partners to help ensure quality, safety, and schedule compliance. Contributes to project meetings, reporting, and progress tracking to support overall team success.
Key Responsibilities:
Assists project teams with daily field coordination and documentation of construction activities.
Supports project engineers in reviewing drawings, specifications, and submittals to identify scope and design requirements.
Collects and organizes data for project logs, daily reports, and safety records.
Observes site operations to understand construction means, methods, and sequencing.
Participates in project meetings and supports preparation of agendas, minutes, and follow-up items.
Assists with procurement tracking and materials management.
Collaborates with team members to promote DPR Construction’s safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.
Education Qualifications:
High School Education/GED or equivalent experience required.
Work Experience:
Prior internship, co-op, or related experience in construction, engineering, or a related field preferred.
Experience working in a collaborative team environment or participating in project-based coursework preferred.
Certifications and Licenses:
None required.
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.
Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.