Construction Mentorship Program (for High School students)

Ferguson Construction is an award-winning general contracting company specializing in manufacturing and industrial buildings, medical office buildings, healthcare facilities, retail, and commercial spaces. We employ professionals for all stages of workflow, from site developers, architects, project managers, and engineers to concrete, steel, masonry, and carpentry professionals. We have an excellent self-preforming team and reaching nearly 400 total employees.

Ferguson Construction started in 1920 as a general contracting firm serving institutional, commercial, and industrial markets with an office in Sidney, Ohio. As our project scope expanded, so did our office space. Ferguson now operates locations in Sidney, Dayton, and Columbus, Ohio, and Columbus, Indiana, which allows us to serve our clients more efficiently throughout Ohio and Indiana.

We complete both small and large-scale projects for clients in Ohio and Indiana. Our company places a strong emphasis on safety, quality construction, and delivering exceptional value to our customers.

As a Construction Mentorship Program student with Ferguson Construction, you will gain the hands-on experience learning each skilled trade in the business. Mentoring is a critical part of the success of our program. Our evaluation process allows our supervisors to ensure the right amount of guidance and training on the jobsite. The program is designed to provide you with practical construction experience that will supplement your education and expand your knowledge of the construction industry through firsthand project involvement.

As an Intern, you will not be a "trainee". You will be working with Full Time employees as they provide guidance and training on various tasks. You will be involved with and have specific project responsibilities assigned to you.

Daily activities will enable you to experience applicable processes and management methods firsthand. Supervisors and project staff will structure your work efforts to help you learn about your area of interest while you contribute directly to the completion of a quality project.

Qualifications

• Cooperative education is a structured method of combining classroom-based education with practical work experience.


• Pursuing training in a high school vocational/career center program in Construction or related field.


• Good organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills.


• Valid driver's license


• Must be either 16 or 17 years of age


• Currently not enrolled in a career center program


• Pass drug screen and background check

Abilities:

• Possess all auditory, speaking and communicating capabilities.


• Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25lbs., seeing and reading.

At the end of the intern's time at Ferguson, they will have a better understanding of how projects are managed, and the tools used to successfully complete projects.

This position begins Summer 2026.

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