Construction Management Intern: Field Experience & Mentorship

American Electric Power; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) invites motivated students to join as a Construction Management Intern in Tulsa, OK. You will gain hands-on exposure to planning, scheduling, and coordinating construction activities across utility projects within a collaborative team environment.

You’ll learn from engineers, coordinators, and field personnel, while developing project documentation skills and gaining insight into procurement and safety practices, all within a comprehensive development program.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Not eligible for sponsorship, OPT, or CPT.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling, and coordinating construction activities.
• Participate in construction site visits, project walkdowns, and field observations.
• Support the review of project drawings, specifications, schedules, and permits.
• Observe construction activities and help document project progress.
• Assist with tracking materials, equipment, work orders, and project documentation.
• Support project teams in identifying and communicating field constraints or potential project issues.
• Assist in preparing reports, meeting notes, project schedules, and status updates.
• Collaborate with employees, contractors, suppliers, and vendors to support project success.
• Gain exposure to project controls, procurement processes, and construction management best practices.
• Learn and promote AEP’s commitment to safety through a Zero Harm mindset.
• Expand your technical and professional skills through mentorship, training, and project work.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teams

Project coordination

Education

Construction Management degree or related

Engineering technology or civil/mechanical engineering

Graduation 2027 or later

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) invites motivated students to join as a Construction Management Intern in Tulsa, OK. You will gain hands-on exposure to planning, scheduling, and coordinating construction activities across utility projects within a collaborative team environment.

You’ll learn from engineers, coordinators, and field personnel, while developing project documentation skills and gaining insight into procurement and safety practices, all within a comprehensive development program.