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Field Operations Intern

CompanyCatalyst Construction
LocationMilwaukee
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 25, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist project superintendents with daily site operations, including trade coordination, quality control, and site maintenance. They will also support project documentation, safety reporting, and site security throughout the construction process.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
117
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Catalyst Construction is a relationship-driven construction management firm committed to helping clients bring their vision to life through collaboration, integrity, innovation, and service. With offices in Wisconsin, South Dakota, and Arizona, and project experience across the United States, we bring the capabilities and expertise to serve clients wherever their work takes us. Our clients and their goals are diverse. We work with sophisticated, experienced owners managing complex building programs as well as nonprofit, faith-based, and mission-driven organizations building to serve their communities. From organizations focused on growth, performance, and long-term investment to those working within tight budgets to maximize every dollar entrusted to them, we meet clients where they are and build around what success means to them. Across markets and project types, our role is to listen, understand what matters most, and provide the expertise, collaboration, and stewardship needed to deliver exceptional projects and lasting value. We are proud to help build facilities that strengthen communities, support organizations, and improve lives. Our success is built on the strength of our people. We believe talented, passionate professionals are the foundation of every great project, and we strive to provide a challenging and rewarding environment where employees are empowered to grow, contribute meaningfully, and reach their full potential. As an employee-owned company, every team member has a vested interest in our collective success. We are committed to developing future leaders, investing in our people, and fostering a culture that values teamwork, accountability, family, and diverse perspectives. Catalyst Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent.
About the Role

Description

Summary: The Field Operations Internship at Catalyst Construction provides relevant field experience for students pursuing a degree in Construction Management or Trades School. Our program provides a realistic view of what it’s like to work in construction through hands-on experience from coordinating subcontractors, to assisting on site – our interns assume a wide variety of responsibilities during their time at Catalyst. 

This opportunity is for Summer, 2027.


Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Work with the Project Superintendents to assist with construction drawings, trade coordination, quality control, issuing RFI’s and coordination of submittals 
  • Assist with opening jobsite at beginning of the day and securing jobsite at the end of the day
  • Assist Field Ops Team with daily site maintenance including, safety procedures and reporting, demolitions, reading blue prints & designs, and building structures
  • Walk all units on project daily to monitor activities and assist in future planning
  • Perform job progress and completion punch list identification 
  • Clean and prepare construction sites as needed; included erecting scaffolding, removing and properly disposing of debris and waste materials, and shoveling dirt and snow as needed
  • Assist Field Ops Team with maintaining daily log of activities on the jobsite
  • Assist with project close out activities
  • Assist with meeting notes and documentation during Client walk-throughs 
  • Attend meetings and trainings as assigned
  • Complete projects as assigned



Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule based on project need/demand 
  • Reliable transportation 
  • High level of confidentiality and professionalism when interacting with Owners/Clients
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) 
  • Regularly required to move, sit, and bend for various hours throughout the day 
  • Capacity to physically lift between 50-100lbs 
  • Ability to travel and visit sites in inclement weather
Key Skills
Construction managementTrade coordinationQuality controlRFI managementSubmittal coordinationSite maintenanceSafety proceduresBlueprint readingPunch list identificationMicrosoft OfficeDocumentationProject close out
Categories
ConstructionTradesManagement & Leadership