Construction Management Intern - Regional

Archkey Solutions LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions LLC is seeking a Construction Management Intern for a regional position based in San Jose, CA. The role offers hands-on exposure to the electrical construction industry, working closely with a project manager across coordination, safety, estimating, scheduling, and financial performance.

You may support multiple active projects within a regional market and gain practical experience. The internship involves collaboration with project teams, learning OSHA safety requirements, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; enrolled in a college program related to the assigned internship function.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Basic project management training preferred.
• Strong team player with effective collaboration, judgement, flexibility, resourcefulness, organizational and relationship-building skills.
• Open to accepting professional feedback for continuous improvement.
• Solid written communication skills including documentation and report preparation.
• Effective listening, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Creativity, independent problem-solving, detail orientation and customer service skills; high integrity and dependability.
• Strong detail orientation, mathematical skills, and process orientation helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning, scheduling, documentation, and coordination.
• Assist with estimating, bid proposals, purchasing, payments, and change orders.
• Work with project managers, superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, general contractors, and customers.
• Gain hands-on exposure to project safety practices and OSHA requirements.
• Help monitor project progress, budget, quality, and schedule.
• Assist with engineering and other project-related activities as needed.

Skills

Reading contracts

Interpreting electrical drawings

Team collaboration

Feedback oriented

Written communication

Listening & interpersonal

Detail orientation

Math & problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent; enrolled in college program

Job description

Description

Construction Management Intern – Regional

This position will be based at our San Jose, CA office or project within a specific market.

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We design, build, and maintain electrical technologies and specialty systems that power the places where people live, work, and connect.

We’re the POWER behind making the improbable possible, electrifying the nation, energizing the future, and bringing communities to life. Our work shapes what’s next, and our people are at the heart of it. At ArchKey, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and build a career with a team helping power the future.

About the Position

Our summer internship program provides hands‑on exposure to the electrical construction industry while preparing you for your career after graduation. Working closely with a project manager, you’ll gain experience across project coordination, safety, estimating, scheduling, customer communication, and financial performance. This opportunity is designed for students who are excited to build a career in electrical construction.

Regional Opportunity

This position is based within one of ArchKey’s regional markets (New Castle, PA, Clinton, MD, Minneapolis, MN, Fargo, ND, San Jose, CA, Fenton, MO)and supports projects in the surrounding area. Your internship assignment will be connected to a regional office and may include work across multiple active projects, depending on business needs.

ArchKey has regional offices and project locations throughout the United States. Visit ArchKey.com to explore our locations and learn more about opportunities in your area. Specific office, project, and assignment details will be shared during the interview process.

Day in the Life

• Support project planning, scheduling, documentation, and coordination.
• Assist with estimating, bid proposals, purchasing, payments, and change orders.
• Work with project managers, superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, general contractors, and customers.
• Gain hands‑on exposure to project safety practices and OSHA requirements.
• Help monitor project progress, budget, quality, and schedule.
• Assist with engineering and other project-related activities as needed.

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.

Pay Range

• $26.00 - $28.00 per hour, based on year in school and US location.

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.

Legal & Fraud Disclaimer

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 Affiantitive Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Beware of fraudulent job postings.ArchKeySolutions only communicates through official channels. All official communication will come [e-mail] email address and we will never ask for financial information, payments, or personal details outside of the standard hiring process. To confirm the legitimacy of a job, visit our careers page or reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

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.