Landscape Development Intern

Job Description

Landscape Development Intern | BrightView

The Tone:
This is an internship at BrightView, a leading landscape company that offers services in design, development, maintenance, and enhancements. The role provides comprehensive exposure across operational divisions, offering hands-on experience in landscape construction, project engineering, and field management. It is designed to prepare interns for leadership positions while experiencing a supportive environment with a small company feel.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary (12-week program)
• Location: In-person

• Mission: Support key operational functions including estimating, preconstruction, and project coordination to gain practical experience in landscape development.
• Tech Stack: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Field Operations: Coordinate daily project activities, monitor quality control, and track production quantities and progress on landscape jobsites.
• Installation & Safety: Learn and apply proper handling and installation techniques for plant materials, hardscape elements, and irrigation systems, while supporting jobsite safety initiatives.
• Estimating: Gather, calculate, and compile quantity take-off data to assemble bid proposal estimates and assist with change order pricing.
• Preconstruction Support: Solicit and coordinate subcontractor/vendor quotes and support cost tracking efforts to maintain project budgets.
• Project Coordination: Work alongside Project Managers to manage document control, assist with scheduling materials, equipment, and subcontractors, and participate in project planning sessions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Horticulture or related disciplines such as Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Management, Agriculture-Business, Landscape Design, or Plant Science.
• Experience: Ability to commit to a 12-week internship program.
• Bonus: Effective oral and written communication skills, ability to prioritize and multi-task, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, a strong work ethic and a genuine interest in field-based operations.