What is the HITT Futures Program?
Beginning as a management training program in 2005, the HITT Futures program has evolved over more than 20 years to be an immersive educational experience that has helped hundreds of recent high school and college graduates gain the field experience they need to develop and support their future careers in construction. By focusing on mentorship, hands-on learning, professional development, and personal growth, the structured program provides a fast track to promotion and success.
By the Numbers
From Futures to Leaders
Project Management
Now an Executive Vice President, Josh Foreso started out in HITT's intern program.
Site Operations
From Intern to Site Operations Executive, see Mike Killmon's journey.
Summer Interns
Hear from some of our recent HITT Futures interns about their program experiences.
HITT Futures Program Phases: Your Construction Career Path
This paid program is broken up into four phases, each focusing on further developing and training individuals, allowing them to move forward in their careers. Ideal candidates for all roles are pursuing degrees in construction management, engineering, architecture, or project management. Military veterans are also welcomed in the early career phases.
CIs participate in a structured program that introduces them to HITT's culture and the construction industry. Rising college sophomores and juniors gain experience focusing on operations within an office setting, while seniors focus on-site operations, building hands-on experience on the jobsite.
10-week seasonal summer position, including focused professional curriculum and operational training
Introduction to construction and HITT's culture, values, and history
Paired with a trained intern sponsor
Opportunities for industry networking, relationship building, and community service
Opportunities for site operations experience and on-site training for returning interns
HITT’s full-time, entry-level project engineer position is an exciting chance to learn The HITT Way and gain on-site experience under the leadership of a site operations team member to prepare for a future in construction management.
Full-time, hands-on work experience
One year on jobsites with project-related training and focused HITT University professional development courses
Exposure to site operations and operations
Assigned to a trained sponsor
Career choice opportunities
Specialty tracks offered (MEP, Preconstruction, Safety, Virtual Construction)
Streamlines opportunity into either Assistant Project Manager or Assistant Superintendent
For site engineers, both full-time and part-time entry-level options are available. If pursuing an associate’s degree, candidates must complete the degree and spend at least 18 months on-site as SE prior to promotion to assistant superintendent. If working full-time (40 hours/week) and not pursuing an associate’s degree, candidates must spend at least 36 months on-site as SE prior to promotion to assistant superintendent.
Full-time opportunity for high school graduates interested in construction careers
If pursuing higher education, schedule includes 24 hours/week on the jobsite and 16 hours/week in school (40 hours paid)
If forgoing higher education, schedule is 40 hours/week on the jobsite
Assigned to trained sponsor
Exposure to site operations
Streamlines opportunity into an Assistant Superintendent role
Professional growth and relationship building
Opportunities for cross-training and leadership development
Candidates are typically in this role for 2-3 years
Opportunities to lead and develop seasonal intern team members
Project independence and autonomy
Opportunities to lead and develop team members (PEs)
Build client relationships and support business development
Manage project scope
Implement and enforce all safety and quality control
Ready to get your future career in construction started?
The HITT Futures program was made for you.
Learning The HITT Way
At HITT, learning means hands-on training, mentorship, and leadership development within a culture of collaboration, trust, and community impact. Access on-demand HITT University classes, real jobsite experience, and team events. From day one, you’re not just building projects—you’re building your future as part of the HITT team.
Find Our Team at Upcoming Career Fairs
The HITT Futures recruitment team may be coming to a campus career fair near you! We're always looking for ambitious and talented college students and recent graduates to be a part of our HITT team. Don't see your school? Apply directly—no campus visit required.
| DATE | SCHOOL | CAREER FAIR |
|---|---|---|
| September 18 & 19 | Texas A&M | Construction Industry Career Fair |
| September 23 & 24 | Virginia Tech | Construction Industry Career Fair |
| September 24 & 25 | Auburn University | Building Science Career Fair |
| October 23 | California Polytechnic | Construction Management Fall Career Fair |
| October 24 | Louisiana State University | Construction Interviewing Day |
| November 4 | University of Washington | UW Construction Management Career Expo |
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