Class of 2026 Program - Dallas

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About the Program
At FCL Builders, we build more than just buildings, we build your career. We are an employee-owned and operated industrial and design-builder general contractor specializing in eCommerce, Manufacturing, Cold Storage, Data Centers, Warehousing and Distribution, Food Processing, and Life Sciences.

Our 10-week Program is designed to give students an immersive, hands-on overview of the industrial construction management process. Through a structured rotation across Pre-Construction, Production, and Field Operations, you’ll gain exposure to every step of the project lifecycle. Along the way, you’ll receive virtual professional development training, as well as bi-weekly mentorship meetings to help you grow both personally and professionally.

What You’ll Do
During your , you’ll rotate through three core areas of construction management:

Pre-Construction

• Learn the proposal and budgeting process
• Gain insight into design-build vs. plan-spec approaches
• Review drawings and perform conceptual estimating
• Conduct subcontractor scope reviews and clarifications
• Perform quantity takeoffs and detailed breakdowns
• Understand the importance of subcontractor communication

Production

• Review plans and identify scopes of work
• Assist with bidding, buyout, and subcontractor selection
• Learn about MEP subcontractors in design-build
• Gain exposure to permitting and project documentation
• Understand scheduling, project flow, and subcontractor feedback
• Participate in project closeout processes

Field Operations

• Review drawings and plans on-site
• Attend pre-construction meetings with trades
• Learn and apply jobsite safety practices, including PPE, inspections, audits, and toolbox talks
• Participate in daily site walks and subcontractor meetings
• Track project documentation and contribute to closeout

What You Bring

• Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Solid mathematical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Positive attitude, engaging in seeking growth opportunities, and new innovative solutions

Added Value

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Prior construction management experience
• Familiarity with CMiC, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project

Working Environment

• Mobility on and around active construction sites as well as in-office settings
• Exposure to outdoor elements and construction noise during site visits
• Extended periods working at a desk or computer screen

Why FCL
At FCL Builders, you’re more than just an — you’re part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in the next of builders and leaders. You’ll gain real-world experience, professional mentorship, and the opportunity to see firsthand what makes FCL one of the nation’s leading design-builders.

FCL Builders is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to and . All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to , , , sex, , , , , Veteran status, or other legally protected status. FCL Builders participates in E-Verify, click here to view the Right to Work Poster.