Construction Intern

Spence Brothers; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Spence Brothers, a trusted Michigan construction leader, seeks a Construction Intern to gain hands-on experience in project management, construction inspection, and engineering practices.

The internship is 12+ weeks, paid, typically running from May to August, with exposure to PMs, engineers, superintendents and estimators, and opportunities to learn through real projects on-site in Traverse City.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with construction practices and project management concepts.
• Strong GPA desire (3.0 or higher) and interest in construction/infra projects.
• Conscientious self-starter with good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance multiple projects, multitask, and collaborate with teams.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents and Estimators to ensure construction activities are completed successfully.
• Support subcontractor and supplier planning/administration, work assignments, and logistics.
• Coordinate on-site construction and engineering activities for projects.
• Interpret design drawings, specifications, submittals, and other construction docs.
• Interface with on-site departments to resolve problems and support project schedule.

Skills

Construction management

Engineering concepts

Project management

MS Office

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Pursuing a degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Construction Intern with Spence Brothers, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in the field of construction and engineering. This internship will provide you with exposure to various aspects of project management, construction inspection, and engineering practices.

About the Company

Spence Brothers has built trust and important facilities that have helped our communities thrive for over 130 years. Our legacy continues as a trusted leader in Construction Management, Design/Build, and General Contracting services throughout Michigan. We are proud to build facilities that impact all parts of our community, ranging from small projects for non-profit organizations to large corporate facilities. Big or small, Spence Brothers is recognized far and wide for our commitment to quality and dependability by clients, subcontractors, and designers.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• The Construction Intern will play a key role in assisting our Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents and Estimators to ensure that a full range of construction activities are completed successfully and efficiently.
• May assist Superintendents, Project Managers, Engineers, and Coordinators with project-related technical and logistical functions. Includes subcontractor and supplier planning/administration, work assignments, etc.
• Assist in the coordination of on-site construction and engineering activities for construction projects.
• Interpret design/drawings, specifications, submittals, and other construction documents.
• Interface with on-site departments as required to resolve problems, ensure quality of construction, etc. in support of overall project schedule.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field
• Familiarity with construction practices and project management concepts
• Strong academic record with a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Strong interest in construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects
• Conscientious self-starter with good organizational skills, project management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities, must be able to multi-task
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams
• Demonstrated personal initiative, self-motivation, flexibility, adaptability and willingness to learn
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc

Work Environment & Physical Demands (may vary by assignment)

• May perform a great deal of reaching, bending, balancing, kneeling, crawling, turning & twisting (180 degrees)
• May walk, sit, stand and bend during the course of a workday
• Ability to traverse uneven ground
• Work in weather conditions common to this area including heat, cold, rain and snow
• May work in seated or standing positions for prolonged periods of time, perform sustained manual activities at low to moderate levels of exertion.

This is a 12+ week paid internship for the summer, generally starting in Mid-May and ending in Mid-August.

EEOC Statement

Spence Brothers is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.