Over the past six decades, we’ve built the Kiely Family of Companies to focus on customer success and design-build capabilities. We rely on a culture of teamwork, technological innovation and high ethical standards to deliver successful solutions to our customers.

The Kiely Family of Companies, established in 1952 by John F. Kiely Sr., contributes to something far greater than itself, as each company’s unique capabilities enhance the others, making us greater than the sum of our parts.

ENR 500 and 600 ranked for engineering and construction, KIELY serves the needs of our customers, offering a diversified list of services, such as full-service engineering, utility construction, heavy highway, hot mix asphalt production, equipment sales and leasing, recycling services, and residential and commercial building, leasing and maintenance.

Kiely serves a purpose much larger than any individual, project, or entity. We refer to our employees as team members because together we empower, partner, and advance. Our team members are an elite group of behind-the-scenes professionals who embody Kiely’s core values.

At the Kiely Family of Companies, we believe in making real change possible. This includes the development of current and potential future team members as we continue with our commitment to train and learn.

We are seeking self-starters and those wanting to make a difference for our internship program as we build our way to a better future.

Program Overview

The KIELY Internship Program is seeking college students like you that would like to join us on our mission to leave things better than we found them. The program runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day with consideration on semester starting/ending dates.

The program is intended to help college students:

• Develop work skills and knowledge
• Succeed in the construction and engineering industry
• Be a link between a student’s educational goals and career objectives
• Lead to full time employment with the Kiely Family of Companies. 

With the guidance of a mentor, you will be challenged with work assignments in your area, producing weekly progress reports and be given a chance to present to our Leadership Team at the conclusion of your internship. Competitive pay offered $18 - $20 per hour based upon prior experience.

Position Location

• Construction Management Intern- Long Branch, New Jersey (onsite)

Assignments will vary based upon business need, geographic location, and student skill set. We offer flexible schedules and competitive pay for this opportunity where you will be challenged to think strategically and enhance stakeholder value.

Basic Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with an accredited institution (Engineering program preferred in business unit areas)
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship
• Ability to define success and speak to how you intend to measure and achieve it

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of freshman year by the start of internship
• Demonstrated leadership experience through previous work or campus experience
• Construction Industry experience

Position Criteria

• Transportation to and from the worksite and for incidental business travel is your responsibility
• A formal presentation, designed and presented by you, will occur at the conclusion of the internship. You will showcase your achievements toward the project to leaders of the organization and receive feedback on your performance
• You must share in our belief that together, we can develop a strong shared purpose

Program Hours

Full time/Days, 40 hours per week