Internship - Field Construction Management (Summer 2026)

RQ Construction

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will support field project operations and office tasks for construction projects at Camp Lejeune. They will be exposed to entry-level management and field operations within a Design-Build environment.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED, with a preference for candidates currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Business. You are computer literate, proficient with Microsoft Office and the internet, and possess the ability to work on-site at an active military base.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Microsoft Office

Internet

Job Description

Since 1996, RQ Construction, LLC. has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We now have a national presence with current projects approaching $300M, spanning coast to coast, including Puerto Rico. Our mission is "to provide our customers the best built environment while being the first choice of all stakeholders."

Headquartered on the West Coast in Carlsbad, CA, we are a full-service Design-Build company. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Puerto Rico, with our field operations' team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.

We are looking for one Internship candidate to join our Operations teams on current projects at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina for summer 2026. These opportunities will expose interns to entry-level management within the organization. Our assignments vary from field project operations to office support. Project assignments will require working on an active military base. Interns will be exposed to project management and field operations experiences that will help individuals see a possible future career within the field of construction. All work is performed on-site on the jobsite or in the assigned office.

  • A High School Diploma (or GED equivalent) is the minimum education required for this position, though candidates enrolled in a Bachelor's Program (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business) will be given priority. A combination of equivalent work experience and training in the field may be qualifying.
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Internet, etc.) required.
  • Prior work experience within the construction industry strongly desired, but not required.


We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.


All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).

RQ Construction

RQ Construction is a full service contracting and design firm that specializes in design/build projects for both public and private clients, with a primary focus on the Department of Defense. Our mission is 'to provide our customers the best built environment while being the first choice of all stakeholders.' The firm offers a variety of services including construction, architectural design, trade services, virtual design and construction, and LEED/sustainable design management. RQ’s experience includes projects in California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, Washington, Pennsylvania, and Cuba.
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