Seasonal Construction Intern

POSITION: Seasonal Construction Intern - Summer 2026 

LOCATION:  Central Area Construction located in Salt Lake City

POSITION SUMMARY: Interns will be mentored by project managers and will assist these project managers in all aspects of construction work. 

SKILLS:

Willingness to Learn Construction Plans & Specs
Openness to building skills in reading drawings, understanding specifications, and navigating project documents.

Curiosity and Problem-Solving Mindset
Interest in observing real-world challenges, asking questions, and trying out solutions with guidance.

Developing Technical Skills
Eagerness to learn tools like Bluebeam, bidding software, scheduling tools, and basic accounting software as part of the internship.

Growing Communication Skills
Ready to practice professional communication—sharing updates, asking for clarification, and working with diverse teams.

Collaborative Attitude
Enthusiasm for learning from field crews, project managers, and supervisors, and contributing to team goals.

Dependability and Initiative
Shows commitment by being prepared, taking ownership of tasks, and seeking opportunities to help and improve.

Safety-First Mindset
Willing to learn jobsite safety practices, use PPE correctly, and build good safety habits from day one.

DUTIES: 

Assist project managers in bidding, planning, and executing the work on various construction projects. 

Projects will include asphalt paving, concrete paving, micro-surfacing, chip seal, excavation grading, and utility work. 

Position may require night work. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Each applicant should be enrolled in an accredited civil engineering or construction management program at a sophomore level or higher. 

Applicants should demonstrate effective communication and organization skills and the ability to quickly learn and understand the technical aspects of construction projects. 

Ability to learn and understand plans, specifications, schedules, estimates, quantity calculations, and accounting procedures. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/SAFETY: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. 

Sitting: 70% of the time. 

Standing: 30% of the time. 

Driving: Local driving/travel required 5% of time. 

Weight Lifted: Must frequently be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. May occasionally lift items above their head. 

Physical Movement: May frequently be required to walk over uneven ground, stoop/crouch, kneel, grab, and hold objects. Required to climb a ladder often. 

Speaking / Listening: Needs to be able to communicate well with vendors, team members, and supervisors to gather information, receive and follow instructions, and understand safety requirements. 

Working Conditions:  30% of the time will be spent working outside in the elements. 

Safety: Use of PPE required. Some use of safety harnesses when working at various heights. Depending on projects, the possibility of using various power hand tools is based on the candidate's experience. 

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making employment decisions. Duties associated with this job and the corresponding job specification may be changed at any time to accommodate the Company's business needs. 

Apply online at genevarock.com/careers today! 

Geneva Rock Products, Inc. is an "Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/PWDNET" Employer