CONSTRUCTION INTERN

Summary

The 10-week paid summer internship at Blum Construction Company provides hands-on experience in commercial construction, including field work, supervision, management, preconstruction, and Virtual Design and Construction. Interns apply classroom knowledge, develop problem-solving and communication skills, and participate in training, team building, and networking opportunities. Positions are available across Asheville, the Triad, and the Triangle, with competitive hourly pay plus a monthly housing/gas stipend.

What to Expect

• Duration: 10-week summer internship
• Orientation: Kick off at the Blum Headquarters in Winston-Salem
• Networking & Social Events: Connect with Blum employees and fellow interns through regional family and intern socials throughout the summer
• Professional Development: Participate in an intern seminar focused on The Life Cycle of a Blum Project in the Triad
• Capstone Experience: Wrap up the internship with a capstone presentation and celebration dinner at the Blum Headquarters

Our Culture & Values

• Integrity & Honesty: The foundation of all that we do is built on trust. This means doing the right thing when no one is looking, making the tough decision, confronting the facts, and addressing an issue versus procrastinating and hoping it goes away.
• High Performance: We seek to add value by driving for high performance at all times. An operationally excellent company produces best-in-class project results related to schedule, documentation, quality, and profitability. High performing people are self-motivated and look for ways to be solution providers, overcome obstacles, and initiate change to the betterment of all parties.
• Strong Relationships: We build unwavering, strong relationships with our employees, clients, and industry partners who share our values. We respond to each other with urgency, listen to each other, have fun, and collaborate to achieve great results. Communication is foundational to success. Verbal communication creates great relationships, written communication creates commitments and obligation.
• Safety &Well-being: We care about each other. We value the safety and well-being of our employees, clients, and peers on and off the job site.
• Continuous Improvement & Development: We strive to improve our core processes and develop technically excellent builders and passionate effective leaders.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit; occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop or kneel.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities for this position include close vision.
• Ability to repetitiously use hands, fingers and arms.
• Ability to be mobile and actively engaged during events, meetings, and workplace activities.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

to perform the essential functions