2027 Construction Management Intern - Seattle

Kennedy Jenks Consultants; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone stipend

401(k) plan

Paid sick time

Job summary

Kennedy Jenks Consultants offers ambitious interns a seat in the 2027 Kickstart Internship Program in Seattle, WA. You will support project teams addressing water resources, wastewater, and water treatment challenges, with opportunities to contribute to field work, calculations, and documentation across U.S. projects.

You will gain mentorship, professional development, and hands-on experience while interacting with clients and project teams to advance design and construction objectives.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or other related field.
• GIS or CAD experience preferred.
• Completion of two years of qualified study.

Responsibilities

• Participate in field work supporting project teams and field verification of conditions.
• Prepare technical reports and calculations related to water resources and construction.
• Compile documentation and assist with plans and specifications interpretation.
• Interact with clients, designers, owners, contractors, inspectors, and authorities to support project activities.
• Monitor communications between contractor, Owner, and Engineer and attend project meetings.

Skills

GIS experience

CAD experience

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management services, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects from planning through construction. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, award-winning water reuse projects, and efficient construction management practices that ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

Kennedy Jenks is looking for ambitious achievers to join our 2027 Kickstart Internship Program in Seattle, Washington!

Your work will support project teams providing solutions for water resources, water quality, wastewater and water treatment, and recycled water planning and implementation issues that our water environment, transportation, and industrial sector clients are facing. You will have opportunities to get involved in significant projects throughout the United States. These projects may involve field work, technical report preparation and calculations, pre-construction conditions documentation, design plans and specifications.

What we can offer you

• Meaningful Projects and Work
• Mentorship
• Professional Development
• Networking and Collaboration

A Day in the Life of a Construction Management Intern:

• Participating in field work (field verification of existing conditions, confirming as-built conditions, written and photographic summary of field work)
• Preparing technical reports and calculations
• Compiling documentation
• Assisting with the preparation and interpretation of plans and specifications
• Interacting with clients, designers, owners, contractors, inspectors, and authorities to support project activities
• Monitoring project communications between contractor, Owner, and Engineer
• Attending construction and related project meetings and developing and distributing timely meeting agendas and minutes.
• Receiving mentorship and advising

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or other related field
• GIS or CAD experience preferred
• Completion of two years of qualified study

Pay rate for this position is anticipated to be $21.00 to $26.00 per hour, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, skills, licensure/certifications, seniority, geographic location, and performance.

Intern Benefits Summary: A Kickstart intern, you'll enjoy the benefits package designed to support you during your experience. You will receive $15 per month toward your cell phone costs. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in our 401(k) plan and accrue paid sick time throughout the program, ensuring that your well-being and future are always a priority.

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Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.