Construction Management Intern

ArchKey Solutions LLC; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions LLC in Fenton, MO offers a Construction Management Intern program based at our local office. You will gain hands-on experience analyzing project requirements, supporting installation and project initiatives, and working with the Regional Construction team and project managers.

Daily tasks include quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, reviewing plans, collaborating to gather data, researching vendor pricing, and helping with bid preparations and pre-construction planning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; enrolled in a college program related to the internship function.
• Interest and drive to learn to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Solid written communication skills, including documentation and report preparation.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, judgement, flexibility and relationship-building abilities.
• Open to accepting professional feedback for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quantity takeoffs and material cost calculations for various construction projects.
• Review project plans, specifications, and documentation to prepare cost estimates.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather data and validate assumptions.
• Research vendor pricing and maintain up-to-date cost databases.
• Participate in bid preparations and pre-construction planning meetings.

Skills

Team player

Written communication

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Creativity

Attention to detail

Integrity

Dependability

Math skills

Process orientation

Education

High School diploma

Enrolled in a related college program

Job description

Description

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INTERN

This position is based out of our Fenton, MO office.

About ArchKey

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 build 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.

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 gain hands‑on experience in analyzing project requirements and supporting installation and project initiatives. You'll work closely with the Regional Construction team and project managers, gaining valuable insights into the construction industry.

Day in the life

• Assist with quantity takeoffs and material cost calculations for various construction projects.
• Review project plans, specifications, and documentation to prepare cost estimates.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather data and validate assumptions.
• Research vendor pricing and maintain up-to-date cost databases.
• Participate in bid preparations and pre‑construction planning meetings.

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.

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well‑being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work‑life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

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 affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.