Fall 2026 Internship

Location: North Reading and Greater Boston, MA area Duration: Approximately 4 months (September through December)

Pay

Rate: $22/hour Who We Are At Columbia Construction, we don't just build buildings—we build relationships, trust, and excellence into every square foot. For over 100 years, we've redefined what it means to be a construction partner by leading with integrity, collaboration, and a hands-on approach. That philosophy lives in The Columbia Way: *Do the right thing.

Always deliver. Be collaborative. Get better every day.

Be all in.* Position Summary Columbia's internship program provides hands-on opportunities to shadow professionals, explore the construction industry, ask questions, build experience, and develop valuable skills. Columbia offers internship opportunities across multiple departments and market sectors. Positions may be based in an office or on a job site, and interns should expect to work across different locations to broaden their experience.

Duties

may include: Assisting a project team with daily tasks Working with internal and external partners to meet project schedules Assisting with punch lists and the closeout process Assisting with lookahead schedules Assisting with bid documents Assisting various departments with daily tasks Attending industry events Assisting in establishing and maintaining a culture of respect and professionalism Supporting a strong on-site safety culture Utilizing different technologies Being an active participant in the Columbia Way Work Environment: Office setting: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Construction Site: Walking the site on uneven walking surfaces, climbing ladders, being around machinery with moving parts and around heavy equipment. Protective gear: Wearing personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, clothing, and a hard hat, for most of the day while on the construction site.

Work Hours: This position generally works standard hours, but may work extended hours, nights, and weekends, especially during critical project phases, to address project delays or to assist with site coverage. Company Culture: Columbia strives to maintain a culture that is respectful of family and work/life balance and values that everyone is a hands-on contributor and feels comfortable sharing ideas and opinions. Our day-to-day operations are designed to encourage interactions between Columbia employees within and across teams, and to spark conversation and creativity.

Requirements

OSHA 10 Certification preferred