Construction Management Intern

Archkey Solutions LLC; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Work-life balance

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions LLC in Clinton, MD is offering a Construction Management Intern position for the summer. You will work closely with a project manager to gain exposure to safety protocols, project coordination, and financial performance within the electrical construction industry.

As an intern, you will assist with construction tasks, liaise with general contractors and subcontractors, help with staffing decisions, prepare project documentation, and support bidding and procurement efforts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required and enrolled in a college program related to the internship function.
• Strong written communication and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand electrical contracts, plans, blueprints, drawings, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in total construction and design effort to ensure project aligns with design, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate communication between internal and external project members (GCs, subs, superintendents, foremen).
• Assist Project Manager with staffing selections (superintendent, foremen).
• Assist with estimating projects and creating bid proposals.
• Support purchase requisitions, payment approvals, and change order requests.
• Contribute to safety program implementation and OSHA compliance.
• Maintain official project documentation and logs.
• Support planning, scheduling, and engineering functions.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Adaptability

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Integrity

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in college program related to internship function

Job description

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INTERN

This position is based out of our Clinton, MD office.

About the Company

ArchKey Solutions is a Top 10 National Electrical Contracting company. ArchKey is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building, and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We’re the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

We’re electrifying the nation, energizing the future, and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We’re not just energizing infrastructure, we’re energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset, bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us; it’s an invitation to be part of a visionary journey and to grow with us as we scale.

About the Position

Our summer internship program allows you to learn more about the electrical construction industry and our business before beginning your career after graduation. As an intern, you will work closely with a project manager to gain exposure to safety protocol, communication with customers, and financial performance. Internships are reserved for individuals with a strong desire to start a career in the electrical construction industry.

Day in the Life

• Assist in the total construction and design effort (if applicable) to ensure the project is constructed following design, budget, and schedule.
• Act as a liaison to coordinate communication between both internal and external members on the project. Including, but not limited to, General Contractors, Subcontractors, Superintendents, and Foremen.
• Assist the Project Manager in the authorization and/or approval of all project staffing including, but not limited to, choice of superintendent, general foremen, and foremen.
• Assist with estimating projects and creating bid proposals.
• Assist the Project Manager with purchase requisitions, payment approvals, and change order requests.
• Assists in the implementation/interpretation of safety programs and ensures that all OSHA requirements are met.
• Assist in the maintenance of all official project documentation and logs.
• Assist in providing directions to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in a college program related to the assigned internship function.
• Demonstrated interest and drive to learn to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Basic project management training preferred.
• Strong team player, with demonstrated effective collaboration, judgement, flexibility, resourcefulness, organizational and relationship-building skills.
• Open to accepting professional feedback for continuous improvement.
• Solid written communication skills, including high quality documentation and report preparation.
• Effective listening, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Creativity, independent problem-solving skills, detail orientation and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated high level of integrity and dependability.
• Strong detail orientation, mathematical skills, and process orientation helpful.

Travel

• Occasional travel to the project site or working from the project site may be required.

Benefits

• competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision)
• a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• paid time off and holidays
• access to wellness programs
• professional development opportunities
• tuition reimbursement
• employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being
• design to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees
• Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

Legal & Fraud Disclaimer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirruying Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. #MD20-0

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