Summer Internships at Jamerson-Lewis Construction

Internship Tracks


At Jamerson-Lewis Construction, we build more than buildings. We build careers. Our internship program gives students real, hands-on experience across every side of a construction company, from the jobsite to the office to the numbers behind the project. Whether you're just starting out or ready to take on more, there's a track built for where you are.
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Internship Tracks

At Jamerson-Lewis Construction, our summer internship puts you in the middle of how buildings actually get built, from the ground up. We offer two tracks depending on your experience: Track 1 for interns building their foundation, and Track 2 for interns ready to take on real project ownership.

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TRACK 1

General Internship

Open to construction-related majors, sophomores through seniors. Over 12 weeks, you'll rotate through three sides of the business: the jobsite, the project management office, and estimating. By the end, you won't just know what a general contractor does. You'll have done it.

6 WEEKS

On-Site with a Superintendent

This is where the real learning happens. You'll work alongside the crew, not just watch from the trailer: coordinating subs and suppliers, pitching in on-site, and sitting in on progress meetings and inspections. Safety, quality, and problem-solving on the fly are all part of it.

3 WEEKS

Project Management

See how a project actually gets pulled off. You'll learn scheduling, budget management, and how to keep clients, subcontractors, and your team moving in the same direction.

3 WEEKS

Estimating

Get inside the numbers. Learn to read blueprints and specifications, build accurate cost estimates, and experience the real process of bid preparation and contract negotiation.

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TRACK 2

Project Engineer Internship

Open to students with at least one prior construction internship and strong references. Instead of rotating through departments, you'll be embedded on one project for the whole summer, working as a project engineer alongside our team.

REAL PROJECT. REAL RESPONSIBILITY.

This is real project engineer work, not observation. You'll track submittals and RFIs, coordinate with subcontractors, help manage project documentation, and support the Project Manager and Superintendent on the day-to-day decisions that keep a job on schedule and on budget. You'll be accountable for real deliverables on a real project.

Both Internships Offer:

  • Housing Available
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Collaborative Team Culture
  • Focused on Education, Training, and Technology
  • Invested in Leadership and Personal Development

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An Inside Look At Our Team

Our project management team brings the dream to life. Focusing on total team communication allows us to deliver the project beyond the clients’ expectations. We coordinate the plans, permits, submittals, RFI’s, cost changing and take-offs, all while maintaining the schedule and budget.

  • Set standard for quality construction practices and implementation
  • Review architectural, structural, civil and MEP plans and specifications
  • Risk assessment and prevention
  • Electronic scheduling, messaging, word processing and spreadsheet preparation
  • Comprehension and application of technical documents
  • Work collaboratively with other Project Managers and team members
  • Maintain strong working relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors
  • Manage multiple projects and provide a presence at jobsites for construction oversight
  • Oversee coordination between subcontractors, suppliers and architects regarding
  • RFI’s, shop drawings and other submittals
  • Review and approve construction requisitions
  • Preparation of comprehensive sketched illustrations to communicate assembly concepts
  • Portable document formatting and compilation
  • Responsibilities may also include preconstruction activities such as design review, cost estimating and/or bid leveling.

“I chose to intern at Jamerson-Lewis because I respected the honest and integral work that Jamerson-Lewis provides not only to the Lynchburg area but to all of Central Virginia, where I am from. So far in my internship, the best part has been meeting so many incredible, hard-working people and getting to see the details of all the incredible jobs that Jamerson-Lewis has, is, and will be working on. I could not be happier with the atmosphere and experience that Jamerson-Lewis has provided me this summer, and I could not be more grateful. THANK YOU!”

Elliott Bell, Liberty University 

"I chose to be an intern with Jamerson-Lewis this summer to further my knowledge about the commercial construction industry, and their internship program has far exceeded my expectations. The summer internship was structured in a unique way that allowed me to gain an understanding of every phase of construction. Whether I was working with the estimators doing quantity takeoffs, learning scheduling alongside a project manager, or being a laborer on-site, I continued seeing the importance of how every aspect of construction affects each other. I have also really appreciated the intentionality that the employees here have shown to me and their dedication to investing in the younger generation. This summer experience has been educational and fun to be part of, and I’m incredibly thankful for Jamerson-Lewis giving me this opportunity."

 Collin Slagle, Virginia Tech

"This internship has been an amazing experience where I have been able to see all different aspects of the commercial construction industry. I've been able to see how a Project Manager juggles everyday tasks from multiple jobs, how an Estimator pulls together all the pricing for a job, and how a Superintendent runs their job site and manages subs on-site. This internship has been extremely eye-opening to many different phases of the construction process. I wanted to pursue an internship with Jamerson-Lewis because of their outstanding reputation for being a top general contractor in Virginia and their dedication to training up Virginia's next generation of builders, managers, and leaders in the construction industry."

Timothy Hankins, Liberty University 

"So far, my internship with Jamerson-Lewis Construction has been an eye-opening experience into what happens in the construction industry. When you're in class, you learn about what is done and how the process from start to finish is completed. With JLC, they show you how they create a job, bid it, get the contractors on-site, work through issues that may arise, and complete the project by making sure everything is in place. They value safety above all on every project they undertake and continuously work to improve safety for all their projects every day. Growing up around the Lynchburg area and seeing what they do to improve the community shows that Jamerson-Lewis is committed to making a difference. I am happy to be in their internship program, as it is an honor to be a part of the legacy they leave behind."

Lauren Butler,  Virginia Tech

"I interned at Jamerson-Lewis in Summer 2023 and knew very quickly that this was somewhere I could see myself working long-term. I could tell through everyone's passion for their jobs and enthusiasm for sharing their knowledge and experiences with me that JLC is a great place to work."

Kassidie Funk, 2023 Intern to Full-Time Estimator

Virginia Tech 

"I am very grateful for my time at Jamerson-Lewis Construction. During my time here, I have been able to both expand my knowledge in the construction industry while simultaneously having a direct affect on it. I have learned through the successes and struggles, and I am thankful to Jamerson-Lewis for providing me that opportunity."

Nate Gibson, 2023 Summer Intern 

"Being an intern for Jamerson-Lewis Construction was the best choice for me. I wanted to work hard and experience as much as I could, and their program let me do that."

Hunter Raso, Summer 2022 Intern to Full-Time Assistant Project Manager

"The experience and leadership guidance I gained from their Executive Leadership Team has helped me better understand the professional opportunity that is the best fit for me."

Kenton Marshall, Summer 2021 Intern to Full-Time Assistant Project Manager 

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