Class of 2026 Intern Program - Tampa, FL

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FCL Builders LLC

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Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Tampa, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Interns will rotate through Pre-Construction, Production, and Field Operations, gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of construction management. Responsibilities include learning proposal processes, assisting with bidding, and participating in jobsite safety practices.

This internship program at FCL Builders is designed for students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have strong collaboration, communication, mathematical, and problem-solving skills. This is a 10-week program with rotations in Pre-Construction, Production, and Field Operations.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Collaboration Skills

Communication Skills

Mathematical Abilities

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Positive Attitude

Job Description

About the Program
 At FCL Builders, we build more than just buildings, we build your career. We are an employee-owned and operated industrial and design-builder general contractor specializing in eCommerce, Manufacturing, Cold Storage, Data Centers, Warehousing and Distribution, Food Processing, and Life Sciences.

Our 10-week Internship Program is designed to give students an immersive, hands-on overview of the industrial construction management process. Through a structured rotation across Pre-Construction, Production, and Field Operations, you’ll gain exposure to every step of the project lifecycle. Along the way, you’ll receive virtual professional development training, as well as bi-weekly mentorship meetings to help you grow both personally and professionally.

What You’ll Do
 During your internship, you’ll rotate through three core areas of construction management:

Pre-Construction

  • Learn the proposal and budgeting process
  • Gain insight into design-build vs. plan-spec approaches
  • Review drawings and perform conceptual estimating
  • Conduct subcontractor scope reviews and clarifications
  • Perform quantity takeoffs and detailed breakdowns
  • Understand the importance of subcontractor communication

Production

  • Review plans and identify scopes of work
  • Assist with bidding, buyout, and subcontractor selection
  • Learn about MEP subcontractors in design-build
  • Gain exposure to permitting and project documentation
  • Understand scheduling, project flow, and subcontractor feedback
  • Participate in project closeout processes

Field Operations

  • Review drawings and plans on-site
  • Attend pre-construction meetings with trades
  • Learn and apply jobsite safety practices, including PPE, inspections, audits, and toolbox talks
  • Participate in daily site walks and subcontractor meetings
  • Track project documentation and contribute to closeout

What You Bring

  • Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Solid mathematical and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Positive attitude, engaging in seeking growth opportunities, and new innovative solutions

Added Value

  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Prior construction management internship experience
  • Familiarity with CMiC, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project

Working Environment

  • Mobility on and around active construction sites as well as in-office settings
  • Exposure to outdoor elements and construction noise during site visits
  • Extended periods working at a desk or computer screen

Why FCL
At FCL Builders, you’re more than just an intern — you’re part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in the next generation of builders and leaders. You’ll gain real-world experience, professional mentorship, and the opportunity to see firsthand what makes FCL one of the nation’s leading design-builders.

FCL Builders is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.  FCL Builders does not sponsor applicants for work visas.  

FCL Builders participates in E-Verify, click here to view the Right to Work Poster. 

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FCL Builders LLC

FCL is an industrial and commercial design builder and general contractor serving customers nationwide. Founded in 1976, the employee-owned and operated company’s purpose remains intact today: to move business forward, one building and one relationship at a time. FCL builds trust through quality work and an experience built on transparent communication, respect, and the satisfaction of consistently doing what is right for the project and our customer. FCL specializes in cold storage, food processing, manufacturing, data centers, e-commerce, life sciences, and warehousing & distribution facilities. The work we do strengthens the nation’s supply chain, modernizes e-commerce, and transforms retail. The FCL Experience we built our name upon aligns world-class service with a 97% customer retention rate, industry-leading pre-construction services, superior building practices, and innovative design and management practices including site infrastructure and brownfield to greenfield remediation. To date, dedicated FCL teams led by 300+ professionals have completed more than 625 million sq. ft. of industrial space nationwide while maintaining the highest level of quality and safety standards in the construction industry.

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