
Responsive recruiter Benefits:
The Cooper Tacia Summer Internship Program gives you a real-world introduction to the world of construction project management Throughout the summer, you’ll gain exposure to every phase of the construction process, from preconstruction and estimating to planning and field execution.
As an intern, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals who are excited to share their knowledge and help you grow. You’ll see how projects take shape from the earliest budgets and schedules to the final walk-throughs, all while developing the core skills that form a strong foundation for a career in construction management.
By the end of the program, you’ll have more than just experience. You’ll have insight, confidence, and a clearer vision of where your path in construction can lead.
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Employment Type: Internship; Full- time
Salary: $16.00 – $20.00 per hour
Duration 13-week rotation (Summer)
Application Process: All interested individuals must submit a resume and three references. Email to: taylor.densmore@coopertacia.com
We are an equal opportunity and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening required.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Join the Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company Team
At Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company, we believe in building excellence from the ground up. Our story began in 1996 with John Cooper and Chris Tacia, two high school students who transformed a firewood business into a leading construction company. Today, we deliver top-quality projects across the southeast United States.
Why Work with Us?
We value innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Here’s why you should consider a career with Cooper Tacia:
Explore Career OpportunitiesWe are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, we have opportunities that can help you grow and succeed.

Our company started as a partnership between two high school students, John Cooper and Chris Tacia, in 1996. The two began a business splitting firewood and selling it by the truckload to local folks around Sanford, NC. Proceeds from selling firewood became the seed money for a small development in western Harnett County, NC.
Proceeds raised funded a modest development in nearby Harnett County and led to the creation of Southeastern Properties & Development Company, their first step into residential development and home construction.
In 2008, the Great Recession brought a pivotal shift. John transitioned into commercial construction, focusing on hospitality and restaurant spaces in Raleigh. He helped shape the city’s culinary scene by building some of its most celebrated restaurants, including Happy + Hale, Bida Manda, Gallo Pelon, Brewery Bhavana, Whiskey Kitchen, Crawford & Sons, and Jolie.
The company later expanded into industrial construction, taking on large-scale projects such as biofuel plants for Enviva Biomass, a lumber mill for Southeastern Timber Products, and a zinc refinery for American Zinc Recycling. With a growing team and deeper expertise, the firm broadened its portfolio to include K-12 schools, higher education campuses, research and training facilities, community centers, government buildings, aviation hangars, and retail spaces.
In 2020, the company rebranded as Cooper Tacia General Contracting, a name that reflects its growth across industry sectors and its expanding national reach. In 2024, we opened a second office in downtown Atlanta to support our growing footprint throughout the Southeast.
Today, Cooper Tacia is a full-service commercial and industrial general contracting firm. We are experienced in multiple delivery methods including Construction Manager at Risk, Design-Build, General Contracting, and Virtual Design and Construction. We remain committed to building with purpose, partnership, and integrity.