Steel Intern

Overview

NexGen is looking to add (2) interns to its Steel Department for Summer 2027. Locations are TBD.

Responsibilities

Why NexGen?

NexGen Contracting, the self-perform arm of Gray, is based in Franklin, TN, and specializes in executing turnkey project scopes, including concrete, steel, millwright, and finishes. NexGen is fully integrated with Gray Construction and serves as a preferred subcontractor. The NexGen team is made of career, trade-specific professionals and core craftsmen with decades of experience who are dedicated to meeting our customers’ unique needs. NexGen offers a wide range of self-perform services, which include supervision, administration, craft labor, materials, tools, documentation, consumables, and safety devices to successfully carry projects from start to finish.

Why Gray?

Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial.

Founded in 1960, Gray’s robust offering enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. Still, these areas don’t define Gray—our people do. Passion, commitment, and a great team spirit all speak to the team members at Gray.

Qualifications

We are seeking highly motivated and energetic interns to join our Concrete, Steel, MEP, Safety and In-Plant Services divisions. Working closely with both Project Management and Field Operations teams, this internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in industrial construction, maintenance, and operations.

As an intern, you will support key project lifecycle activities including safety management, estimating, scheduling, procurement, and project coordination. This role provides exposure to real-world construction projects in both office and field environments, helping you develop technical skills, industry insight, and make meaningful contributions to our projects.

The new team member should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then Gray is the place for you.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with effective communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Comfortable working in both office and job site environments.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

• Observe and assist with project safety efforts, including helping with safety documentation and participating in safety meetings.
• Support the review and organization of job cost information and assist in distributing project estimates to relevant team members.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs and help prepare project estimates, budgets, and proposals.
• Contribute to project scheduling activities by helping update timelines and learning about sequencing processes.
• Help monitor project progress by gathering data and assisting in basic production tracking and reporting.
• Assist with cost tracking and administrative tasks, such as compiling reports and organizing project files.
• Support procurement activities by helping track materials and equipment orders, deliveries, and inventory records.
• Learn to assist with change order processes, including logging and organizing change requests.
• Help coordinate communication with general contractors and owners under close supervision.
• Assist in preparing field reports, tracking data such as labor hours, productivity, material usage, and safety observations.
• Learn and follow company policies, procedures, and industry standards to support compliance and quality efforts.
• MUST have reliable transportation 

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. 

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear.  They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EEO

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Disclaimer

Gray internships are open to students legally authorized to work in the U.S. that do not need current and/or future visa sponsorship or work status authorization for employment.