Build Up Internship

Job Description

Build Up High School Internship – Construction Management

Paid | Full-Time Summer Internship

DPR Construction is seeking motivated high school students to join our Build Up High School Internship in Construction Management. Tool belts are not required! This hands-on internship offers students a unique opportunity to work side-by-side with a professional project team on an active commercial construction jobsite.

Interns will gain real-world exposure to how multi-million-dollar buildings are planned, coordinated, and built, while learning about the wide range of careers that make construction projects successful—from project management and scheduling to safety, technology, and design coordination.

What You Will Do

With the guidance of a dedicated mentor team, interns will work 35–40 hours per week on an active jobsite and support essential construction management functions, including:

Assisting with subcontractor coordination and communication

• Supporting document control and project tracking
• Participating in quality inspections and site walks
• Learning jobsite safety practices and participating in safety training
• Helping update schedules, site plans, and project documentation
• Completing a variety of entry-level construction management assignments, both alongside mentors and independently (Exact responsibilities will vary depending on the assigned project).

What You Will Learn

The Build Up Internship is designed to support both career exploration and personal growth. Through hands-on experience and structured mentorship, interns will:

• Explore career and education pathways within construction management
• Set and reflect on personal goals through an 8-week Capstone Project
• Develop communication, teamwork, and professional skills in a professional work environment
• Build confidence through presentations and project-based learning
• Learn how to ask questions, receive feedback, and collaborate effectively as part of a team

Our Commitment to You

Throughout the program, DPR will:

• Introduce interns to career opportunities within the construction industry
• Expose students to both innovative technology and established methods in the construction industry
• Provide meaningful jobsite experiences that highlight the complexity and impact of building projects
• Offer technical and professional skill development to support future education and career decisions

Compensation

• Paid hourly internship
• Anticipated pay range: $21.00 – $27.00 per hour

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Rising high school juniors or seniors, or May graduates
• Family income below HUD Median Family Income (MFI) for your county
  (Click HERE for reference. If your county is not listed or you have questions, please contact BuildUpInternship@dpr.com)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Demonstrated interest in construction, engineering, or the built environment
• Ability to commit to an 8-week internship, up to 40 hours per week
  (Dates are flexible to accommodate summer schedules)
• Ability to commute to a jobsite daily
  (Hours are flexible to accommodate transportation needs; click HERE for project addresses

Anticipated starting pay range:

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs

for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

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 unique 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.