Construction Internship

Job Description

Job Description: Construction Internship Program

Martin-Harris Construction is proud to offer a hands-on internship program designed to provide students with real-world exposure to the construction industry. As one of the leading general contractors in the Southwest, we give our interns opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects, explore different departments, and develop skills that support future career success.

Position Summary

Interns will work primarily with a project team in Operations, gaining insight into day-to-day project delivery. In addition, interns will rotate through departments such as Safety, Estimating, Preconstruction, Business Development, Warranty, and more. This structure ensures a well-rounded understanding of the general contractor’s role while building professional skills in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Key Learning Opportunities

As an Intern, you may:

• Assist project teams with reviewing contract documents, plans, and shop drawings.
• Attend project meetings, including Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC) meetings, and participate in jobsite visits.
• Support project scheduling, progress tracking, and punch list management.
• Observe and participate in field safety inspections, orientations, and incident protocol reviews.
• Shadow Superintendents to understand field operations, scheduling, and inspection processes.
• Learn about estimating and preconstruction by participating in bid reviews, takeoffs, and bid day activities.
• Attend a business development event and gain exposure to client-facing functions.
• Rotate through additional areas such as Warranty, Accounting, VDC/BIM, and Equipment to understand how support teams contribute to project delivery.
• Connect with senior leadership and gain mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide two (2) forms of identification (Driver’s License, Social Security Card, Passport, or Original Birth Certificate).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Working toward a degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred.
• Must be team-oriented and focused on inter-departmental collaboration.

Program Logistics

• Duration: 8–12 weeks during the summer (with potential opportunities to extend).
• Compensation: Paid internship.
• Locations: Opportunities available in Las Vegas, NV; Reno, NV; Lakewood/Denver, CO; and other regional offices.
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday.

Why Choose Martin-Harris?

• Immersive Experience – Contribute to real projects and apply classroom knowledge in the field.
• Career Exploration – Rotate across multiple departments to see where your skills and interests align.
• Professional Development – Build your resume, strengthen your network, and gain mentorship from industry leaders.
• Culture & Values – Join a company built on integrity, teamwork, and a commitment to helping our associates and clients achieve their goals.

✨ Discover Excellence in your career journey with Martin-Harris Construction — apply today to join our internship program!

Company Description

Founded in 1976, Martin-Harris Construction (MHC) has grown to be the largest general contractor in Nevada and now proudly serves Clients throughout the Southwest, with offices in Las Vegas, Reno, NV, and Denver, CO.

In response to our Clients’ needs for a multi-faceted contractor, we maintain dedicated talent and resources across a wide variety of industries, with experience in all delivery methods and in-house, self-performance capabilities to augment projects when needed. This ensures that no matter the scope — from $10K emergency repairs to $100K tenant improvements and $10M renovations to $100M+ new builds — we have the resources and expertise to consistently provide certainty of delivery, achieve project goals, and build strong, lasting relationships with our Clients.

Martin-Harris is a relationship-driven firm founded on Core Values that have resulted in longstanding partnerships with Clients, Design Professionals, and Subcontractors. Every MHC Associate strives to deliver more value and innovation on each project. This desire to not only meet, but exceed expectations, is built into our culture and inspired our company motto: Discover Excellence.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you are ready to be a part of an exciting and growing company, we encourage you to continue with this job application.

Martin-Harris is a zero tolerance and drug-free environment.

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Martin-Harris Construction.