Construction Management Internship (Summer 2027)

Catamount Constructors, Inc.; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Housing allowance

100% employee-owned ESOP

Job summary

Catamount Constructors, Inc. invites you to join a focused internship program across Preconstruction, Project Management and Field Operations. You’ll gain hands-on experience, curated to your growth, exposure to estimating, scheduling, risk review, subcontractor coordination and site safety.

Mentors guide you through real project tasks, from quantity takeoffs to punch lists, with structured learning and feedback. Relocation bonus and housing allowance are available if needed.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in construction technology, building construction, civil engineering, business or related field.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, contractors, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Onsite during all work activities to ensure the job meets or exceeds client expectations.
• Assist the Superintendent on the creation and adherence to a well-planned 3-week schedule and coordinate subcontractors.
• Maintain quality through a deficiency list and support safety by leading pre-task meetings.

Skills

Construction degree

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction technology / building construction / civil engineering / business

Job description

Build What Matters. Build Your Future.

Catamount builds thespacescommunities depend on every day. From distribution centers that keep goods moving and medical facilities that provide critical care, to housing, restaurants, and fire stations serving local neighborhoods, our work supports real life. As a best-in-class, 100% employee-owned general contractor with a national reach, we complete projects across diverse markets and regions.This diversity empowers us, keeps our teams moving forward, and creates long-term opportunities for the people shaping our company.

Why choose Catamount?

We’refinancially stable, growing, and built for the long haul. Our extensive national backlog and diverse project types provide stability, momentum, and opportunities. At Catamount, careers advance. Employee-owners can grow, move between project types and markets, and build long-term careers without starting over. Teams are carefully staffed, work-life balance is prioritized, andourpeople are seen as long-term assets.

Diverse work. Real stability. Shared success.

Role Overview:

Building the future one associate at a time, we believe in nurturing new talent through an immersive intern experience. This intern program will allow new associates to gain experience and build a foundation in one or more of the three major career areas: Preconstruction, Project Management, and Field Operations. Each individual’s experience is carefully curated for your individual growth and development and provides critical exposure to all facets of our business while creating a culture of cross training, understanding, and appreciation for all aspects of construction management.

Role & Responsibilities:

Below is a sample of what you could experience or be responsible for during your internship:

• Preconstruction Focus:
  • Learn how to “take off” project quantities and assemble project scopes for bidding
  • Manages the collection and analysis of data needed to estimate the time, materials, labor and cost required to construct a project
  • Combine historical data and current trends to create and present accurate estimates
  • Solicit the appropriate quantity of subcontractors in a timely manner, and know from experience how to choose the right subcontractors for the project (reference checking and networking).
  • Review bid scope sheets, review subcontractor proposals for accuracy, and provide accurate quantity surveys
  • Use Catamount’s “bid system” efficiently and correctly, and distribute addendums timely when necessary
  • Hand off estimating projects to the Project Manager in a clear, precise, and timely manner
• Project Management Focus:
  • Assists in preparation of complete subcontract Scope of Work; understand contract documents and drawings to identify gaps in the documents
  • Assists Project Manager on maintaining the project schedule, purchasing schedule, submittals, change orders, RFIs, and documentation of project issues
  • Attend subcontractor meetings and OAC (Owner, Architect, Contractor) meetings
  • Works with PMs and Superintendents to identify quality issues and communicate them accordingly; recognize underperforming subcontractors timely with project notifications.
  • Assist in projecting and forecasting project costs
• Field Operations Focus:
  • Onsite during all work activities to ensure the job meets or exceeds client expectations
  • Assist the Superintendent on the creation and adherence to a well-planned 3-week schedule and schedule and coordinate subcontractors to perform their work
  • Ensuring quality with tasks like maintaining a quality deficiency list
  • Champion job-site safety by leading pre-task safety meetings with subcontractors, posting required notices, preparing reports, maintaining information, and documenting safety warnings
  • Support documentation in key areas such daily construction reports, T&M issues, RFI’s, and project photography
  • Support close-out duties such as project turnover matrix, maintaining as-built documents, developing and completing punch-lists

Skills & Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in construction technology, building construction, civil engineering, business or related field
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, contractors, and vendors

Compensation

In addition to offering a competitive hourly wage, we provide a generous relocation bonus and housing allowance if needed.

Salary Range

$23—$23 USD

WhyYou’llLove Working Here

• A culture that develops leaders. Grow alongside experienced mentors in an environment rooted in accountability, trust, and shared success.
• Work that builds careers. With projects spanning multiple markets,you’llhave opportunities to grow, specialize, and evolve as your career goals take shape.
• 100%employee-owned. OurEmployee Stock Ownership Plan(ESOP)aligns our employee-owners with our mission. When Catamount succeeds, employee-ownerssharethat success.
• Benefits that support everyday life. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; an Employee Assistance Program(EAP); a 401(k); an ESOP; a generousVacationFlexprogram; paid sick time; and optional programs such as pet insurance and AFLAC accident, critical illness, and hospital policies.

Please refer to the Summary Plan Descriptions for eligibility requirements andadditionaldetails.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:

Catamount Constructors, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.