OVERVIEW         

The RG Internship is a 10-week structured program which provides an introduction to the field of construction Project Management and Estimating from a specialty trade contractors perspective. The program will expose participants to various areas of the construction industry, allowing individuals to gain tactical, real world experience. 

Participation in this internship is exclusive and limited to only a select few students who demonstrate superior academic achievement, have an eagerness to learn and are agile. You will work alongside highly skilled professionals and have the opportunity to share innovative ideas to improve our areas of practice. Students will spend time supporting all of our major departments within the company including Sales/Estimating; Design/Build; Specialty Construction Finishes; Virtual Design Construction; Operations; and Accounting. Allowing you to experience each role firsthand; gain valuable experience across all areas of the construction industry and provide insights as to which career path is right for you. 

Our rigorous program will both challenge and equip you with the critical experience you need to thrive in this competitive and rewarding field. 

1.    Develop professional skills in teamwork and collaboration, time management and organization, and interpersonal communication.

2.    Work in a leading construction organization with a highly talented team of professionals.  

3.    Gain insight into the construction industry and narrow your career path and focus area.

4.    Integrating classroom knowledge and practical experience in an office/project site work environment.

5.    Building professional networking contacts and mentoring relationships.

6.    Acquiring experience and skills to enhance personal growth and self-confidence.

7.    Become an attractive and marketable employment candidate considered for full time employment at RG. 

Interns will be assigned an Internship Coach (IC) who will serve as coach and mentor throughout the program. You will have an opportunity to meet with your IC on a weekly basis for a one-on-one session to discuss your experience and progress on your report. 

Candidates will rotate through each department. A draft schedule follows that outlines the projected activities for the program. Check-ins with Internship Coaches will happen at the end of each week. 

During the tenth week, interns will present their reports to members of our Executive and Operations team. 

Throughout this internship, each participant will prepare a report, which will be a summary of your experience at RG. You will have an opportunity to present your report to our executive team during your last week. Your report will be divided into five major sections:

Summary of the facts: Present a brief profile of RG as you understand it. Inform the audience about RG composition and structure, number of employees, geographic location, etc. Discuss the identity and the image of the company—how does RG position itself in the industry and how does the company stand apart? Next, move from general information to the specifics about the divisions and/or departments you worked in. Here you might include an organizational chart or hierarchy of the company structure.  

Narrative of what you did and what you learned: You can do this either chronologically by project or by the kinds of tasks performed. Tell us exactly what you did during the internship. Describe day-to-day experiences in detail. Most importantly, describe what you have learned through practical application that you did not know before coming to RG. This is your opportunity to share the personal impact this internship has had on you. 

Self-Evaluation: Reflect on your experience and tell the good and the bad. Make constructive criticism of use/misuse of your time as an intern. Perhaps you learned something about yourself. Tell us about it and make recommendations and suggestions about how you can use what you’ve learned about yourself. Be sure to bring some insight, analysis and reflective thinking to this section. Don’t generalize and offer superficial observations. Be specific and detailed in describing your experience.

Company-Evaluation: Provide constructive feedback about the internship program at RG. Discuss what worked about the structure, your recommendations for improvement, and whether you felt the experience was beneficial in your opinion. Again, don’t generalize and offer superficial observations. Be specific and detailed.  

Appendix: Include samples of the work you did at the internship. If you have nothing to include here, your narrative should explain why this is so.

Use your weekly check-ins with your Internship Coach to flesh out these areas of your report. 

•      Assist with execution and support of RG projects. 

•      Assist Project Manager/Estimator and Superintendent in coordinating the activities of a project to ensure cost, schedule, and quality standards are met.

•      Assist in the development and maintenance of construction project activities across the departments that you will rotate through. See detailed draft schedule for more information.

Applicants must meet the below requirements for program eligibility. 

•      Actively pursuing a Construction Management or Engineering degree at an Accredited University (GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended) OR 

•      Possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in Construction or a related field (provide two letters of recommendation) OR

•      Actively pursing a degree in Accounting or Finance at an Accredited University (GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended) and have an interest in the construction field.

•      Must be at least 18 years of age 

•      Must possess unrestricted work authorization 

•      Must possess a valid US driver’s license 

•      Must provide full work availability 

•      Must provide own transportation to/from work 

 

•      Prior work experience in the field on a commercial construction site

 

•      Strong oral, written, and listening communication skills

•      Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks at once.

•      Must lead by example through strong work ethics and high standards

•      Desire to continue to promote personal development

•      Proficient with computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, Outlook, PowerPoint

 

In order to be considered, you must email a copy of your resume to brian_garcea@rgconstruction.com. Please also include:

•      Major, expected graduation date (month/year) and cumulative GPA from your current school transcript OR

•      Company profiles of the organizations where you have professional construction experience AND two letters of recommendations from mid-level or higher-level managers from those organizations.  

 

 

 

*Note, if Inter is available to continue working prior to returning to school, Intern may coordinate with Internship Coach to work additional weeks in the area that most interested them.