Summer 2027 Internship
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GMF Steel
Lakeland, FL, US
Summary
Interns will gain hands-on experience and develop professional skills across various departments within the steel industry. Participants will contribute to projects while learning best practices and utilizing advanced technology.
Job Description
We're looking for motivated students to join our team for our Summer 2027 internship program. Through our 12-week internship, you'll gain hands-on experience and develop long-lasting skills in the steel industry. This is a perfect opportunity for students ready to learn, grow, and make an impact. Apply today and start building your future with GMF Steel Group!
Departments You Could be a Fit for:
- Accounting
- Business Development
- Detailing
- Estimating
- Field Operations
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Innovation
- Plant Engineering
- Plant Production & Logistics
- Preconstruction
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Risk & Compliance
- Safety
Qualifications:
- Drive
- Resiliency
- Humility
- Coachability
- Competitiveness
- Strong work ethic
- High Energy
- Adaptability
Please note that the pay and schedule are dependent on experience and the position applying for.
About GMF:
- GMF Steel Group is an Inc 5000 company and one of the fastest-growing Steel firms in the Southeastern US.
- GMF Steel Group is headquartered in Lakeland, Florida with offices in Tampa, Panama City and Concord, NC.
- GMF Steel Group Fabrication Plant is located in Lakeland, Florida and produces over 20,000 tons of Structural Steel annually with the latest BIM fabrication technology.
- GMF Steel Group services the Southeastern US and Gulf Coast with around 300 employees across 4 offices.
- GMF Steel Group core sectors of the Structural Steel market include Amusement Parks, Stadiums, Arenas, Offices, Education, Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail, Light and Heavy Industrial projects.
- GMF incorporates the latest technology through Building Information Modeling (BIM) to integrate all facets of Steel Construction and 4-D modeling.
- GMF Steel Group is an AISC Certified Fabricator and Erector.
- GMF Steel Group takes pride in recruiting and developing the best talent through education of the latest technology and best practices.
Founded in 2004, GMF Steel Group has grown from five employees to over 350 and expanded across the Southeast with projects in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Louisiana, and Texas. Its largest project sold for $70 million—compared to the first at $20,000.
Flagship projects include Florida State University’s Doak Campbell Stadium rebuild and Dunlap Football Center, Tampa International Airport terminals, University of South Florida Football Stadium, University of Florida Baseball Stadium, and the Tyndall Air Force Base rebuild—the Pentagon’s largest project in history.
In 2022, GMF registered its Structural Steel Ironworker Apprenticeship Program with the Florida Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor, focusing on workforce investment. In 2025, GMF launched its own welding school offering free classes.
GMF has earned Associated Builders & Contractors’ Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) status for three consecutive years, recognizing excellence in quality, safety, education, community relations, and talent management. In 2025, GMF ranked among ABC’s Top 25 Contractors nationwide and has won 33 Excellence in Construction Eagle Awards, symbolizing superior execution and innovation.
The Steel Erectors Association of America awarded GMF the 2025 Project of the Year for the Tampa Convention Center, along with Safety Excellence and Craft Training Awards for outstanding safety and workforce development.
Founded
2004
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Construction
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Lakeland, FL
Founded in 2004, GMF Steel Group has grown from five employees to over 350 and expanded across the Southeast with projects in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Louisiana, and Texas. Its largest project sold for $70 million—compared to the first at $20,000.
Flagship projects include Florida State University’s Doak Campbell Stadium rebuild and Dunlap Football Center, Tampa International Airport terminals, University of South Florida Football Stadium, University of Florida Baseball Stadium, and the Tyndall Air Force Base rebuild—the Pentagon’s largest project in history.
In 2022, GMF registered its Structural Steel Ironworker Apprenticeship Program with the Florida Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor, focusing on workforce investment. In 2025, GMF launched its own welding school offering free classes.
GMF has earned Associated Builders & Contractors’ Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) status for three consecutive years, recognizing excellence in quality, safety, education, community relations, and talent management. In 2025, GMF ranked among ABC’s Top 25 Contractors nationwide and has won 33 Excellence in Construction Eagle Awards, symbolizing superior execution and innovation.
The Steel Erectors Association of America awarded GMF the 2025 Project of the Year for the Tampa Convention Center, along with Safety Excellence and Craft Training Awards for outstanding safety and workforce development.
Founded
2004
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Construction
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Lakeland, FL
