Junior Intern

Brief Description

Role: Junior Intern (High School)

Classification: Non-Exempt, Temporary Internship (120 hours)

Reports to: Internship Supervisor

Summary

The Bobbitt Group is a 100% Employee-Owned commercial and industrial general contractor building in the Carolinas. With a rich history spanning 80 years, we have a strong reputation for quality, commitment, and integrity.

Skills

Building on that foundation, we are excited to offer a 120-hour Junior Internship designed to give high school students hands-on, real-world exposure to a professional construction and corporate environment. This internship introduces students to careers in construction, project management, business operations, and the trades while building practical workplace skills. Each Junior Intern is paired with a supervisor who provides mentorship, guidance, and regular feedback. We are seeking curious, dependable students who are eager to learn and ready to contribute, while embracing the following core principles:

• DELIVER positive energy, performance, and forge alignment among all stakeholders.
• STRENGTHEN our commitment to innovation and technology through tools that bring efficiency to construction.
• EXTEND our brand and reinforce the Bobbitt legacy across our communities.
• IMPRESS by going above and beyond (even when nobody is watching).
• WOW employees and customers with unique experiences and special memories.
• SIMPLIFY our processes and procedures, ensuring consistency in all that we do.
• WELCOME different patterns of thought, background, and diversity within the company.
  
  

The ideal candidate is curious, reliable, and excited to learn, takes initiative, treats others with respect, and brings humility and a positive attitude to everything they do. Everything matters!

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist team members with administrative and project support tasks such as filing, data entry, organizing documents, and preparing materials.
• Observe and participate in department activities to learn how a commercial and industrial general contractor operates.
• Support meeting preparation, including gathering materials and taking notes.
• Help maintain organized workspaces, files, and project records.
• Complete assigned learning projects and present key takeaways at the end of the internship.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and visitors.
• Follow all Bobbitt safety guidelines and procedures at all times, especially in jobsite or shop settings.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Experience & Competencies

• Currently enrolled as a high school student (junior standing or as defined by your school program).
• Reliable, punctual, and eager to learn, with a positive and professional attitude.
• Able to follow instructions, ask questions, and work well as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills (email and word processing) are helpful but not required.
• A genuine interest in construction, business, or the trades is a plus.
  
  

Work format: This is an in-person internship totaling 120 hours. The schedule is arranged with the intern’s supervisor and school program coordinator. Location and department assignment are based on availability and the intern’s interests.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel; any local travel to a jobsite or company event is arranged and supervised by Bobbitt staff
  
  

Physical Requirements

• May occasionally require lifting and moving objects up to 25 lbs.
• Requires periods of walking and standing
  
  

This job description covers the principal duties/responsibilities of the role. It should not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

For this role, Bobbitt offers an attractive total compensation package including excellent benefits:

• Hands-on experience in a professional construction and corporate environment
• One-on-one mentorship and guidance from an assigned supervisor
• Exposure to multiple career paths across construction, project management, finance, and administration
• Insight into how a 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) company operates and what ownership means for its people
• Development of real-world workplace skills, including communication, time management, and teamwork
• A supportive, welcoming team that invests in the next generation of talent
  
  

The Bobbitt Group is a 100% Employee-Owned commercial and industrial general contractor building in the Carolinas. With a rich history spanning 80 years, we have a strong reputation for quality, commitment, and integrity.

Bobbitt is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to provide fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling (919) 800-4622 or sending an email to careers@bobbitt.com. Bobbitt provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to enable them to effectively participate in the application process, as required by law.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US. We participate in E-Verify. Information from all employees’ Form I-9 is used to confirm work authorization.