Construction Management Intern

Scalo Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scalo Companies offer a 12-week Construction Management Intern program combining safety training, field assignments, project management, estimating, and operations exposure. You will gain hands-on experience supporting Burns & Scalo Roofing Co.

projects across the full commercial roofing lifecycle, with mentorship and practical skill-building throughout the internship. Participants will rotate through roofing, sheet metal, solar, and warehouse operations, attend preconstruction meetings, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 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.

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 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 closeout 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 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Field travel readiness

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management 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 Internwill gain hands-on experience supporting Burns & Scalo Roofing Co. 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 closeout 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.