This summer, McGuire and Hester proudly welcomes an exceptional group of interns to our team. Hailing from diverse backgrounds and academic paths, these college students bring fresh energy, curiosity, and a shared excitement to learn, grow, and contribute to the work we do every day.
Internships at McGuire and Hester aren’t just about exposure, they’re about integration. As these interns work alongside project teams across Northern California, they’ll gain hands-on experience in construction management, field engineering, estimating, project coordination, marketing, human resources, and more. Guided by mentors and supported by our culture of ownership and collaboration, they will see what it means to be part of a company that values integrity, opportunity, and quality above all.
Let’s meet this year’s intern class:
Meet: Declan Gaffney
Birthday Season: Summer
Best Movie: The Two Towers
Favorite Sports Team: Warriors (casual fan)
Favorite Candy: Sour Patch Kids
Dream Vacation: Heli-skiing in the Swiss Alps
Why Construction: Drawn to tangible, real-world outcomes and the variety each project offers
What I Hope to Learn: Estimating skills and experience on the subcontractor side
One Meal for Life: Carnitas super burrito from Gordo’s on Solano
Meet: Sam McClintock
Birthday Season: Summer
Best Movie: John Wick
Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Cubs
Favorite Candy: KitKat
Dream Vacation: Dubai
Why Construction: Inspired by his father’s career and early exposure
What I Hope to Learn: How to sequence and schedule work
One Meal for Life: Pizza
Meet: Hunter Goyert
Birthday Season: Spring
Best Movie: The Goonies
Favorite Sports Team: Giants or 49ers
Favorite Candy: Sour Punch
Dream Vacation: Backpacking through Europe
Why Construction: Grew up around tools and job sites; loves hands-on work
What I Hope to Learn: The role of a project engineer
One Meal for Life: Mac & cheese with ribeye steak, green beans, and garlic bread
Meet: Travis Norris
Birthday Season: Fall
Best Movie: Interstellar
Favorite Sports Team: 49ers
Favorite Candy: Airhead sour bites
Dream Vacation: The Maldives
Why Construction: Enjoys the hands-on nature and business aspects
What I Hope to Learn: As much as possible about his assigned project
One Meal for Life: Bolognese pasta
Meet: Jack Mura
Birthday Season: Spring
Best Movie: Almost Famous
Favorite Sports Team: New York Yankees
Dream Vacation: Sailing the Greek islands
Why Construction: Passionate about creating accessible, exciting spaces
What I Hope to Learn: Construction processes beyond design
One Meal for Life: Mediterranean bowl with beef and veggies
Meet: Gustavo Alvarez
Birthday Season: Winter
Best Movie: Tombstone
Favorite Sports Team: Buffalo Bills
Favorite Candy: Ghirardelli dark peppermint squares
Dream Vacation: Patagonia
Why Construction: Grew up surrounded by the industry
What I Hope to Learn: How engineers, contractors, suppliers, and clients collaborate
One Meal for Life: Chicken mole
Meet: Lucas Gibbons
Birthday Season: Winter
Best Movie: Good Will Hunting
Favorite Sports Team: San Francisco 49ers
Favorite Candy: Peach Rings
Dream Vacation: Japan
Why Construction: Intrigued by construction from a young age
What I Hope to Learn: Construction software for heavy civil work
One Meal for Life: Ramen
Meet: Madison Anderson
Birthday Season: Spring
Best Movie: Top Gun
Favorite Sports Team: 49ers
Favorite Candy: Reese’s
Dream Vacation: Greece
Why Construction: Inspired by her father and uncle
What I Hope to Learn: Real-world application of academic skills
One Meal for Life: Steak and sweet potato fries
Meet: Miranda Hernandez Rivera
Birthday Season: Summer
Best Movie: The Miracle Season
Favorite Sports Team: Dodgers (recently)
Favorite Candy: Sour Patch Kids and Snickers
Dream Vacation: Dubai
Why Construction: Passion for design realization and hands-on experience
What I Hope to Learn: Social skills and office experience
One Meal for Life: Beans
Meet: Turner Wasson
Birthday Season: Fall
Best Movie: The Hunger Games
Favorite Sports Team: SF Giants
Favorite Candy: Reese’s
Dream Vacation: Diving in the Great Barrier Reef
Why Construction: Interest in infrastructure and Accounting
What I Hope to Learn: Accounting software usage
One Meal for Life: Double-Double from In-N-Out
Meet: Kolby Soule
Birthday Season: Summer
Favorite Sports Team: Warriors
Favorite Candy: Donuts
Dream Vacation: Hunting/fishing trip in Canada
Why Construction: Grew up in a construction family
What I Hope to Learn: Communication and team environment building
One Meal for Life: Steak, mashed potatoes, and gravy
Meet: Braxton Phillips
Birthday Season: Fall
Best Movie: The Pursuit of Happyness
Favorite Sports Team: Ohio State Buckeyes
Favorite Candy: Brownies and cookies
Dream Vacation: Golf trip in Ireland and Scotland
Why Construction: Enjoys teamwork, problem-solving, and visible impact
What I Hope to Learn: Project planning and leadership integration
One Meal for Life: Ribeye, potatoes, and mac & cheese
Meet: Abe Haba
Birthday Season: Winter (January 26)
Best Movie: Whiplash
Favorite Sports Team: Warriors
Favorite Candy: Brookside dark chocolate blueberries
Dream Vacation: Traveling through New Zealand
Why Construction: Excited to contribute to real, usable infrastructure
What I Hope to Learn: On-site problem-solving
One Meal for Life: Salmon teriyaki
Meet: Rachel Fryer
Birthday Season: Fall
Best Movie: 10 Things I Hate About You
Favorite Sports Team: USA Gymnastics Team
Favorite Candy: Reese’s
Dream Vacation: Tokyo
Why Construction: Projects that make real community impact
What I Hope to Learn: Project management and team collaboration
One Meal for Life: Birria tacos
Meet: Cesar Diaz
Birthday Season: Spring
Best Movie: Interstellar
Favorite Sports Team: All Bay Area teams, FC Barcelona, Chivas FC
Favorite Candy: Pulparindo
Dream Vacation: Traveling through Europe and Japan
Why Construction: Lifelong fascination and early exposure
What I Hope to Learn: Full project lifecycle from estimation to delivery
One Meal for Life: Steak and mashed potatoes
Meet: Kendall England
Birthday Season: Winter
Best Movie: Prefers series; currently watching Yellowstone
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Favorite Sports Team: Enjoys watching soccer
Favorite Candy: Butterfinger
Dream Vacation: Alaska to see wildlife and Northern Lights
Why Construction: Found passion through experience in the field
What I Hope to Learn: Job site problem-solving and communication
One Meal for Life: Steak and broccoli
Meet: Fermin Ramos
Birthday Season: Summer
Best Movie: Real Steel
Favorite Sports Team: Barcelona
Favorite Candy: Kit-Kat
Dream Vacation: Italy
Why Construction: Found a passion for construction through hands-on experience and the supportive community at McGuire & Hester.
What I Hope to Learn: How the company operates, from managing crews and projects to understanding the day-to-day role of a Project Engineer and what it takes to grow in the industry.
Last but not least — Meet: Max Olsen!
Birthday Season: Summer
Best Movie: The Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Sports Team: Sacramento A’s
Favorite Candy: Snickers
Dream Vacation: Hiking Mount Everest
Why Construction: Inspired by prior internship and family influence
What I Hope to Learn: Engineering execution and project financials
One Meal for Life: Street tacos
These interns represent the next generation of construction professionals, and we’re honored to be a part of their journey. To the entire intern class: Welcome aboard! We can’t wait to see what we build together.
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