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- INTERN Team. Improvement. Excellence. Service.
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Relationships
- Direct Report – Assigned Manager
- Reports: N/A
Role Purpose As a commercial contractor, Thomas Construction Group is responsible for taking a client’s vision and making it a stunning, structurally sound reality. This takes experience, problem-solving and leadership, but only through our dedicated team can we ensure project success. We’re looking for individuals who share our work ethic and company ethos to learn and grow in our PAID internship program on the North Carolina coast.
Our summer 2026 internship opportunities are in the following areas of specialization:
- Project Management Track
- Superintendent Track
- Estimating Track
- Marketing
- HR
- Accounting
Key Responsibilities
- The Project Manager Intern will work on an assigned job in various stages of construction. In the past, interns have been responsible for assisting with anything from job progress reports to organizing monthly meetings to general site labor. The main goal for this internship is learning the daily responsibilities of a Project Manager and understanding how this role affects the outcome of a project.
- The Superintendent Intern will work on an assigned job in various stages of construction. In the past, interns have been responsible for assisting with anything from with trailer set-up to monitoring subcontractor work to general site labor. The main goal for this internship role is to learn the daily responsibilities of a Superintendent and understand how this role affects the outcome of a project.
- The Estimating Intern will be responsible for learning the TCG estimation system, understanding the bid administration process, following up with subcontractors regarding proposals and other assignments as the Estimating team sees fit. The main goal for this internship is to learn the ins and outs of Estimating and its systems and understand the important role it plays in the construction process.
- The Marketing Intern will assist with social media, company events, marketing materials, and other department initiatives while learning how Marketing supports TCG’s brand and growth.
- The Human Resources Intern will assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and other HR initiatives while learning how HR supports TCG’s employees and culture.
- The Accounting Intern will assist with invoices, financial documentation, reporting, and other accounting tasks while learning the basics of construction accounting.
Qualifications
- Intern candidates are current junior/senior year students pursuing their undergraduate degree, preferably in Building Science, Construction Management, or a major aligned with internship roles. Experience working on multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment is essential. A sense of urgency partnered with attention to detail is a must!
Living Thomas Culture The Intern will embody Thomas Construction Group’s core values: Team, Improvement, Excellence, and Service (TIES). These values are not just ideals - they are guiding principles that shape decisions, interactions, and outcomes. In addition, the Intern is expected to embody the traits of an Ideal Team Player by being Humble, Hungry, and Smart. Together, these principles form the foundation of our OneThomas culture, and the Intern will actively foster this culture through daily actions, communication, and leadership, serving as a consistent model of what it means to lead at Thomas. The Location Thomas Construction Group is located in Wilmington, NC, nominated year-over-year as one of Southern Living’s best southern towns. Wilmington is the cultural, medical, educational, and economic center of this region. Today, the Wilmington area is experiencing substantial growth, as both tourists and potential residents discover the desirability of vacationing and living in the area. The city holds the distinction of being the cultural center not only for its corner of the state, but also for the whole North Carolina coastline. Writers, artists, and musicians are evident in abundance. The film industry lends an exciting opportunity for spotting the occasional celebrity or just watching the process of making movies. Since the first movie filmed here in 1983, Wilmington has been home to more than 300 movies and many television series. Our office is centrally located in Wilmington, so commuting, dining or getting to the beach are all easy to do.
Why Should You Apply?
- We’re a Top Workplace! Thomas Construction Group was recognized as a Top Workplace in Wilmington, NC, reflecting our commitment to creating a strong culture where our people can grow and succeed.
- We’re winning awards! ABC National Safety Excellence STEP Platinum & Diamond Safety Awards: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021. OSHA Gold: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014, OSHA Silver: 2012, 2015, North Carolina Department of Labor 2014 Certificate of Safety Achievement, North Carolina Department of Labor 2018 Certificate of Safety Achievement, First Year Silver Opportunities for on-the-job training, Wilmington Treatment Center PHC and Patient Dorms, 2019 ABC Carolinas Excellence in Construction Honorable Mention, Carolina Bay Continuing Care Retirement Community, 2017 ABC Carolinas Excellence in Construction Eagle Award, Carolina Bay Continuing Care Retirement Community, 2017 ABC Carolinas Excellence in Construction Green Award.
- We have a culture of belonging and teamwork and we're right at the beach. Come join us!