Why Join Our Team

At Lyles Services Co., a subsidiary of Lyles Construction Group, of we take pride in our employee and client-centric culture. Our employees and customers are at the forefront of everything we do and how we operate our business. Safety is our top priority and we work hard to ensure everyone goes home to their loved ones each day.

We are looking for ambitious individuals to join our team, who are passionate about their performance and who will continue to execute and believe in our core values of:

1. Teamwork: We recognize our primary asset is our people. Mutual respect provides the foundation for our success.
2. Integrity: Our work is performed with high standards of service, quality, and integrity and because of this, we have had the privilege to lead some of the most innovative projects in California.
3. Commitment: We understand that lasting relationships are the lifeline of our business so we pay personal attention to our clients by focusing on them as collaborative partners.

If you are looking for a company who will value you and provide you with great employee benefits, training and development opportunities, career growth and the opportunity to be a part of something bigger, then Lyles Services Co. is right for you!

This is an in-person internship based in Fresno, CA.

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for supporting the Technology Innovation team in exploring emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and maintaining the operational systems that power Lyles Group companies. This role provides unique exposure to the full spectrum of construction technology—from experimenting with artificial intelligence and machine learning applications to supporting enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, financial platforms, and job costing tools used across our organizations.

Job responsibilities are balanced between forward-looking innovation projects, such as researching and prototyping AI solutions, and foundational operational support by learning construction ERP systems, assisting with system configurations, and supporting end-users. Success in this role requires both technical curiosity and a willingness to understand the construction business processes these technologies support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Support research and implementation of AI and machine learning (ML) tools applicable to construction operations, including generative AI, predictive analytics, and automation
2. Assist in developing and testing AI-powered prototypes and proof-of-concept web applications to improve construction estimating, scheduling, job costing, and financial workflows
3. Learn and support the company's construction ERP and internal web applications (.NET, Next.js, React, Tailwind, CSS), gaining exposure to project management, job costing, equipment tracking, and financial integration modules
4. Assist in documenting business processes, system configurations, and data flows across construction and finance systems
5. Participate in data analysis projects that bridge operational reporting and AI/ML applications, learning to extract insights from construction project data
6. Support user training and troubleshooting efforts to understand of how different roles interact with enterprise platforms
7. Collaborate with operations, finance, and project teams to identify pain points and technology-driven solutions
8. Participate in system testing and quality assurance for AI initiatives and existing system enhancements or configurations
9. Contribute to documentation of AI experiments, system procedures, and lessons learned
10. Assist with data management tasks including data quality checks, database queries, and preparing datasets for analysis or machine learning
11. Shadow experienced team members across both innovation projects and operational support activities
12. Research emerging trends in construction technology and artificial intelligence and share insights with the team
13. Support special projects that integrate AI capabilities into existing operational systems
14. Execute additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and Experience

1. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field
2. Coursework or project experience in at least one of the following:
3. Web development (React, Next.js)
4. Software engineering
5. Artificial intelligence
6. Data analytics
7. Database Management
8. Enterprise systems
9. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
10. Effective written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Desired Skills and Knowledge

1. Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#/.NET, or SQL preferred
2. Demonstrated interest in or prior exposure to construction, engineering, or project-based industries
3. Experience or interest in modern web development with React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, or similar frameworks
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
5. Ability to learn new software systems and technical tools quickly
6. Comfort working in both independent research and collaborative team environments

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

1. A valid California Driver's License

Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Effective Communication
2. Analytical Thinking
3. Collaboration
4. Initiative
5. Thoroughness
6. Adaptability
7. Learning Agility
8. Personal Integrity

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Office - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters if you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email HumanResources@lylessc.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail HumanResources@lylessc.com or call toll-free 559-441-1900.

This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

The Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Company, including via mailing address, fax machine, email, or directly to employees, will be considered the property of the Company. The Company will not pay any fee for placements resulting from unsolicited resumes. The Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.

Agencies must receive advance written approval from the Company's recruiting representative before submitting resumes, and only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. The Company will not pay fees to any Agency without such an agreement in place. Agency agreements must be in writing and signed by the Human Resources Representative or their designee; no other Company employee is authorized to enter into agreements regarding candidate placements on behalf of the Company. Please send any questions or concern to HumanResources@lylessc.com.