Construction Management Intern

ArchKey Solutions; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions in Fenton, MO, offers a summer Construction Management Intern program to gain hands-on experience analyzing project requirements and supporting installation and project initiatives. You’ll work closely with the Regional Construction team and project managers to gain valuable insights into the construction industry.

The role provides exposure to quantity takeoffs, cost estimation, and data gathering, with opportunities for vendor research and pre-construction planning.

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 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.

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

Teamwork

Reading contracts and drawings

Communication

Adaptability

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in college program related to internship

Job description

Description

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INTERN

This positionis based out of ourFenton, MOoffice

AboutArchKey

ArchKeyis 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, 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 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

AtArchKeySolutions, 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 Affine #MO1-10

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.