INTERNSHIPS
EXPERIENCE THAT REALLY MATTERS
Real-world. Hands-on.
Exceptional learning.
Our internship program is focused on career development, portfolio enhancement, and deep-learning. Throughout the nine-week rotation, you’ll get real-world experience in estimating, project management, and field management.
You’ll really use your PPE. Your safety goggles, helmet, gloves, and boots will get dirty. You’ll spend your time in the office, job-site trailer and on site with trade professionals.
As an intern, you’ll rotate through various roles – each lasting three weeks. The work – and, yes, it’s actual meaningful work – is varied, exciting, and thought-provoking. The kind of work you’ll brag about to your friends.
You’ll also enjoy non-boring and authentic professional development. You’ll learn the hands-on and soft skills you need to be successful throughout your career.
You’ll meet people through social events and meet ups with industry professionals. You’ll meet the people and work on the projects that will launch you into a prosperous career in construction.
AND GET YOUR BOOTS DIRTY
Where we work
Our interns work throughout our footprint in Virginia and North Carolina. From Appalachia and Blue Ridge Mountains to the beaches, Branch offers a variety of locations and project settings.
WHAT WE DELIVER
HANDS ON
EXPERIENCE
Estimating
Working as an estimator, you’ll draw up, estimate, and determine the overall costs of projects. You’ll help to create lists of needed materials, make assessments, and act proactively so that the client’s needs are met.
Project Management
Working with our project management teams, you’ll learn what it takes to successfully complete a construction project from start to finish. You’ll establish timelines and calculate costs. With your help, the project will remain on schedule and within budget. You’ll communicate with our client-owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors on site.
Field Management
In field management, you’ll communicate plans to client-owners, subcontractors, field personnel, and trade partners. You’ll prepare construction schedules, make weather plans, and keep eyes on the budgets.
ANSWERS
TO YOUR QUESTIONS
When does the internship start/end?
Our internship begins around the first week of June and runs through the first week of August.
When should I apply?
Applications open towards the end of August and remain open through March/April! However, our slots fill up quickly, so be sure to apply as soon as possible!
What types of internships do you offer?
The majority of our internships are fully in-person. While our internships are construction-centric, we also offer internships in various support service departments such as Marketing and Finance.
Do interns receive company benefits?
While our interns do not receive the opportunity for full company benefits, we do provide paid time off for the 4th of July holiday, since that falls during the 9-week period!
Does Branch offer relocation/housing assistance for their interns?
On a limited basis, we do offer company-sponsored housing assistance for the summer. If it’s something you would need, please note that in your application, and the recruiter can let you know if you would be eligible for this benefit.