2027 Summer Internship

Thinklance LLP; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thinklance LLP is seeking a motivated candidate for a construction administration role in Bethesda, MD. You will provide administrative and technical support for multiple construction projects, including submittals, RFIs, scheduling, document organization, and owner/subcontractor bill processing.

You will coordinate subcontractors, cost engineering tasks, and general project administration, while assisting in field operations, ensuring compliance with contract documents, schedules, and quality

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Internship or prior construction management experience.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic project management software.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical support for multiple construction projects, including submittals, RFIs, scheduling, document organization, and processing owner and subcontractor AIA bills.
• Coordinate subcontractors and cost engineering tasks, along with general project administration.
• Assist in coordinating field operations and supervising project phases to ensure compliance with contract documents, schedules and quality.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in line with safety programs.
• Set up project files and assist with project closeout administration when applicable.
• Develop trade scope packages and work with Project Engineer and Assistant Project Manager on RFIs, PCOs, submittals/procurement, and meeting minutes.
• Review submittals for contract compliance and track subcontractor/supplier contract requirements.
• Maintain daily logs and tracking for multiple projects; read contract documents, submittals, cut sheets, and coordination drawings.
• Review contract scopes of work to ensure subcontractor compliance and assist in developing short-term progress schedules.
• Collaborate with Assistant Superintendent to update Superintendent and PM team on material shipments and deliveries.
• Perform daily safety inspections and participate in weekly Subcontractor Foreman meetings.
• Assist in preparing Daily Work Reports for projects ranging between $40 million and $100 million.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

MS Office Suite

Read blueprints

PM software basics

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Drive to learn

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative and technical support for multiple construction projects, including submittals, RFIs, scheduling assistance, document organization, and processing owner and subcontract AIA bills.
• Coordinating subcontractors and cost engineering tasks, along with general project administration.
• Assisting in coordinating field operations and supervising specific project phases to ensure compliance with contract documents, adherence to project schedules, and maintaining quality standards.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment in line with company safety programs.
• Setting up project files and assisting with project closeout administration when applicable.
• Developing trade scope packages and working closely with Project Engineer and Assistant Project Manager on daily project requirements such as RFIs, PCOs, submittals/procurement, and meeting minutes.
• Reviewing submittals for contract compliance and tracking subcontractor/supplier contract requirements.
• Maintaining daily logs and tracking for multiple projects and comprehending contract documents, submittals, cut sheets, and coordination drawings.
• Reviewing contract scopes of work to ensure subcontractor compliance and assisting in developing and maintaining short-term progress schedules.
• Collaborating with Assistant Superintendent to update the Superintendent and Project Management team on material and equipment shipments and deliveries.
• Performing daily safety inspections and participating in weekly Subcontractor Foreman meetings.
• Assisting in preparing Daily Work Reports for projects ranging between $40 million and $100 million.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who have:

• Preferably working towards an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience such as internships in construction management.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic understanding of Project Management software.
• Ability to read blueprints and basic knowledge of construction means, methods, and procedures.
• Good verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a flexible environment and adapt to changing tasks.
• A demonstrated desire to learn and a drive to excel.