Co-op

Structure Tone International; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Structure Tone International in Boston offers a three-month internship in operations and estimating. You will work alongside estimators, superintendents and project managers to gain hands-on experience in construction management.

The role involves assisting with project tasks, meetings, filing, scheduling and vendor paperwork, with a chance for extension based on performance. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in construction management, building technology, civil engineering or similar major.
• Must be professional, motivated and detail oriented.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive correspondence regularly with clients and vendors.
• Effective task management - a high level of commitment, energy and motivation; work under pressure, produce deliverables and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist Superintendent/PM/Estimator with project-related tasks.
• Maintain and organize project finishes and run errands as needed.
• Attend project meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• General office duties such as ordering supplies and office upkeep.
• Update project binders and filing as needed.
• Responsible for accurate and detailed client proposal and vendor purchase order paperwork.
• Assist with overall project schedules and lining up sub-contractors.
• Assist in-field Project Managers with day to day requests.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Detail oriented

Computer skills (Word, Excel, MS Word,

Education

Construction management / Building technology / Civil engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Structure Tone Internship:

Job Description

Structure Tone seeks motivated, enthusiastic "can do" Intern with a love for construction. As an intern you will work alongside estimators, superintendents, project managers and gain hands‑on experience within the construction management industry. The right candidate will have a variety of skills and the willingness to perform a range of tasks in a fast-paced work environment.

Internship will last about 3 months, but can extend longer on a case by case basis. Positions available in Operations/ Estimating Departments.

Responsibilities/Requirements

• Assist Superintendent/PM/ Estimator with project-related tasks
• Maintain and organize project finishes and run errands as needed
• Attending project meetings and preparing meeting minutes
• General office duties such as ordering supplies, and office upkeep
• Update project binders & filing as needed.
• Responsible for accurate and detailed client proposal and vendor purchase order paperwork..
• Assist with overall project schedules and lining up sub-contractors.
• Assist in-field Project Managers with day to day requests.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in construction management, building technology, civil engineering or similar major
• Must be professional, motivated and detail oriented
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive correspondence regularly with clients and vendors. Computer skills (Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, etc.)
• Effective task management - A high level of commitment, energy and motivation Work under pressure, produce deliverables and meet deadlines.

Salary

$22/hr - $25/hr