Summer 2026 Paving & Asphalt Intern

Paving & Asphalt Intern - Beaufort

General Description 

The Construction Internship at Blythe Construction, Inc. provides relevant field experience for construction management students.  Our internship program provides a realistic view of what it's like to work in road construction through meaningful, hands-on experiences. From coordinating subcontractors and suppliers to surveying and setting control lines, our interns assume a wide variety of responsibilities during their time with Blythe.

Key Duties May Include:

• Support the project management team with subcontractor and supplier coordination, material tracking, file management, document control (submittals, RFIs and change orders) and progress reporting.
• Work with field supervision to assist with project layout, setting control lines, surveying, construction drawing and trade coordination, verification of field conditions and quality control.

Qualification Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education and Experience.
  • Students must be enrolled in a college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management. 
  • Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in various software used such as Excel, Primavera, and SAP. 
  • Familiarity or a previous internship with construction industry practices is preferred. 
  • Must be able to understand and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.  
• Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Construction Intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
  • Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
  • Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
  • Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally.
  • Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
  • Exposure to dust, dirt grease and noise.
  • Work can be performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways.
  • Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, based on project need(s) and demand(s).
• Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Construction Intern encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 
  • Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
  • Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
  • Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mix concrete.

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.