Construction Management Intern

Scalo; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Scalo is seeking a Construction Management Intern to gain hands-on experience across the full commercial roofing construction lifecycle in our Ohio offices and active local jobsites. The program includes safety training, field assignments, project management exposure, estimating, and operations rotations.

You will participate in mentorship, perform field-based tasks, and contribute to active projects while developing practical construction management skills over a 12-week period.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong accountability, attention to detail, and high work standards.
• Interest in commercial construction, field operations and project management.
• Ability to travel to active local jobsites and participate in field-based assignments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in orientation, safety training, and jobsite prep.
• Attend preconstruction and kickoff meetings to learn project scope and schedules.
• Walk sites and document conditions and properties.
• Support with delivery coordination, scheduling, and changes.
• Communicate schedule changes and project information to supervisors.
• Rotate through roofing, sheet metal, solar, estimating, and warehouse operations.
• Assist with bid preparation, material ordering, and change orders.
• Attend operations and manpower meetings and support special projects.
• Maintain professional communication with project teams and trades.
• Present a project to the executive team on completion of learnings.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent and team work

Accountability and attention to detail

Willingness to travel to jobsites

Program availability (12 weeks)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, or related field

Job description

Program Length: 12 weeks

Program Dates: May 17 - August 6, 2027

Work Setting: Ohio office and active local jobsites

Position: Construction Management Intern

ABOUT THE SCALO COMPANIES:

The Scalo Companies include businesses rooted in the construction field, including Burns & Scalo Roofing Company PA, Burns & Scalo Ohio, Cuddy Roofing, Scalo Solar Solutions, Burns & Scalo Roof Asset Management, NexGen Design Systems, Inc., and Scalo Incorporated. Our companies provide construction and environmental solutions while continuing to invest in new technologies and dedicated employees.

OUR VALUES STATEMENT:

Every great company starts with great team members. At The Scalo Companies, we're looking for individuals who live our OWNERS values every day. We believe in taking ownership, winning together, never settling, elevating others, protecting our reputation, and putting safety first. If that sounds like you, we'd love to have you on our team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Construction Management Intern
will gain hands‑on experience supporting Burns & Scalo Ohio projects across the full commercial roofing construction lifecycle. The program combines safety training, field assignments, project management, estimating, operations exposure, and a project. Through mentorship and hands‑on experience, the intern will build practical construction management skills while contributing to active projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in orientation, safety training, and jobsite preparation, including PPE, tie‑off procedures, and safety reporting.
• Attend project preconstruction and kick‑off meetings to become familiar with project scope, logistics, schedules, and team responsibilities.
• Walk project sites and help document existing conditions, including access, traffic requirements, site storage, building conditions, and surrounding property features.
• Support Field Supervisors and Project Managers with delivery coordination, crane setup, trash removal, scheduling, staffing, purchase orders, work‑order changes, budgets, and project close‑out activities.
• Communicate schedule changes, field conditions, and new project information to the appropriate Field Supervisor and Project Manager.
• Build familiarity with roofing, sheet metal, solar, estimating, warehouse operations, and field supervision through structured rotations and ride‑alongs.
• Assist with job visits, bid preparation, material ordering, change orders, and other day‑to‑day project management activities.
• Attend designated operations and manpower meetings and contribute to special projects as assigned.
• Maintain professional communication among project team members and trades encountered on the jobsite.
• Complete and present a project to the executive team based on what has been learned
• Perform other duties and assignments as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong accountability, attention to detail, and high work standards.
• Interest in commercial construction, field operations, and project management.
• Ability to travel to active local jobsites and participate in field‑based assignments.
• Availability to participate throughout the 12‑week program and work scheduled hours as assigned.