Construction Management Intern: Hands-On Project Scheduling

Progressive AE; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Companies in Grand Rapids, MI offers a paid Summer Internship in Construction Management. You'll work with construction project managers, superintendents, and mentors on design-to-construction projects, participating in site visits, scheduling, and safety programs.

The internship provides hands-on experience across design through construction, with opportunities to learn MS Project, scheduling, and coordination, while developing communication and problem-solving skills in a

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited Construction Management Bachelor’s degree program.
• At least one year of undergraduate studies completed by Summer 2027.
• Basic knowledge of site safety and other trends in the design/construction industry.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and ability to communicate well with others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required.Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the project team to help meet project schedules and budgets.
• Assist in managing multiple projects in a timely, accurate manner, monitoring progress against project scope and available resources.
• Create project work scopes with the Project Manager and Construction leadership for bidding, pre‑bid meetings, and post‑bid interviews.
• Help maintain an overall construction schedule using Microsoft Project, coordinating with the owner and subcontractors.
• Coordinate and supervise all construction activities, maintaining daily field reports.
• Promote job site safety, encourage safe work practices, and enforce OSHA requirements on the jobsite.
• Prepare, schedule, and supervise completion of a final punch list.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Construction Management (enrolled)

At least 1 year of undergrad completed by Summer 2027

Tools

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Progressive Companies in Grand Rapids, MI offers a paid Summer Internship in Construction Management. You'll work with construction project managers, superintendents, and mentors on design-to-construction projects, participating in site visits, scheduling, and safety programs.

The internship provides hands-on experience across design through construction, with opportunities to learn MS Project, scheduling, and coordination, while developing communication and problem-solving skills in a