Thompson Thrift Construction Management Internship 2026

Join one of North America's fastest-growing real estate and construction companies!Are you a student eager to gain experience that will expand your horizons and set you up for a successful career? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can work with cutting-edge technologies? Do you want to spend your summer working on exciting projects that you'll be proud to discuss when you return to campus? If you answered YES, then we want YOU to apply for our Construction Internship at Thompson Thrift! POSITION OVERVIEW:As a Construction Intern at Thompson Thrift, you'll be an integral part of a dynamic team working on retail and multi-family projects. You'll gain hands-on experience in:

• Project Management: Assist in building, estimating, and scheduling projects.
• Leadership: Learn to supervise subcontractors and communicate effectively with vendors.
• Quality Control: Prepare work plans, manage materials, track costs, and schedule equipment.
• Safety & Compliance: Administer safety programs to ensure a secure working environment.
• Client Relations: Maintain exceptional owner relations to deliver projects that exceed expectations.

We’re searching for the next generation of construction leaders who are results-driven, trustworthy, effective communicators, and eager to learn. If this sounds like you, then let's talk! We have on-site at our multifamily jobsites (nationwide) and in-office (Terre Haute, IN, Indianapolis, IN, Denver, CO) internship opportunities available! WHY THOMPSON THRIFT?At Thompson Thrift, you'll be more than just an intern—you’ll be part of a company that values innovation, collaboration, and the professional growth of its team members. This is your chance to work on meaningful projects, develop your skills, and make valuable industry connections. ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Our full-time, 12-week internship program runs from May to August and is designed to offer you hands-on experience, meaningful connections, and significant growth opportunities:

• Executive Engagement:
• Meet and Greet with our CEOs and Owners, John Thompson & Paul Thrift.
• Intentional exposure to Executives, Business Unit Leaders, and Senior Leadership.
• Professional Development:
• Peer Panel Discussions with recent college graduates to gain insights on transitioning to full-time roles.
• Networking Opportunities with former interns who have successfully transitioned into full-time positions.
• Mock Presentations to enhance your public speaking and presentation skills.
• Final Presentation opportunity to showcase your work to fellow interns, executives, teams, and owners.
• Hands-On Experience:
• On-site opportunities on multifamily residential construction projects
• Participation in the TT Intern Serve event, collaborating with a local partner to positively impact our community.
• Cross-departmental meetings to understand the various facets of Thompson Thrift’s operations.

 APPLY NOW and take the first step toward a rewarding career in construction! Career Fair Schedule:

Purdue University: Friday, September 26, 2025

Colorado State University: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Indiana State University: Wednesday, October 8, 2025

  Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees may perform other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personal hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Performing this job will sometimes require the employee to walk work sites that do not have infrastructure, this includes walking on uneven surfaces, through mud, through ruts, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires the use of hands to finer, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear (bells, whistles, etc.), stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 job, the employee reg