Intern, Field Operations

Overview

Gray Construction is looking to add a Field Operations intern for Summer 2027.

 Responsibilities

Why Gray?

Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Data Centers, Distribution, and Advanced Technology.

Founded in 1960, Gray’s robust offering enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. Still, these areas don’t define Gray—our people do. Passion, commitment, and a great team spirit all speak to the team members at Gray.

Who we want… (Requirements)

• Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

This position requires travel as our projects are scattered throughout the United States and, in some cases outside of the U.S..  The selected candidate can live anywhere in the USA, but would be required to travel to the project site per Gray’s travel policy.

The new team member should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then Gray is the place for you.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Gray internships are open to students legally authorized to work in the U.S. that do not need current and/or future visa sponsorship or work status authorization for employment.

What we expect… (Essential Functions)

• Assist Site Manager in layout of building items, primarily structural, civil, process, and architectural items.
• Support site management (SM) team in procurement of construction materials.
• Perform on-site material placed surveys as required. Ensure accurate reporting of quantities weekly.
• Aid Site Manager in scheduling construction activities, monitoring material deliveries, and subcontractor performance. Consolidate activities on reports as requested.
• Assist the SM team in establishing and maintaining high safety and QA/QC standards. Work with Site Manager in establishing safety meeting agendas and conduct safety meetings as directed.
• Support the enforcement the safety program, making on-the-spot decisions regarding safety and quality improvements.
• Review, understand, assimilate, and log shop drawings and submittals.
• Help maintain current red line traas-built drawings as directed by the site management. Update construction documents as reviewed.
• Occasionally assist with labor and clean-up.
• Utilize technology daily, including MS Office Suite, iPad, smartphone, Bluebeam, ProCore, Hammertech, and surveying equipment, to create drawings, enter data, and make decisions based on information.
• Responsible for communication, implementation, and enforcement of Gray’s safety program on-site.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

EEO Disclaimer

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.