Construction Management Intern 2026

Job Description
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that's exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters. Build your future at BAE Systems.
As an intern you will participate in our nationwide Internship & Co-Op Program, LEAP, where you will have the opportunity to Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress within the company. You will also have access to additional benefits such as, networking with BAE Systems employees and other students, participating in exciting real-world projects, joining exclusive informational sessions with senior leaders, and expanding mentorship opportunities and career development.
BAE Systems is one of the world's largest defense contractors and Fortune 500 Company, This intern will be working full time (40 hours / week) onsite at our Holston Army Ammunition Plant in Kingsport, TN. Relocation will not be offered, and housing is not provided. There will be a potential need to work overnights or weekends; this will be determined by the needs of the business and your manager.
As a Construction Management Intern, you will:

• Collaborate with the project team on the execution of multiple industrial construction projects
• Support Safety, Health, and Environmental compliance initiatives
• Assist with documentation
• Support customer and subcontractor meetings
• Verify construction completion status
• Document field activities
• Data entry and processing
• Adhere to Security requirements
• Monitor active construction sites

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related fields
• Minimum 2 year of schooling completed towards degree
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings (CAD drawings, etc.)
• Comfortable working in construction/production environments
• Self-starting and quick learning abilities
• Employ time management skills
• Ability to communicate verbally to large groups often.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Public speaking
• Data Management
• Data Analysis
• Experience in other typical industrial construction work tasks such as mechanical, piping, electrical, civil, etc
• Ability to start spring and work through summer

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $35443 - $47861
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.