Construction Management Intern (Summer 2027)

Ottawa Riverkeeper | Sentinelle de la rivière des Outaouais; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Commercial Contracting Corporation in Auburn Hills, MI, offers a Summer 2027 Construction Management Intern position. You will support project managers, assist with submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and buy-out, and help maintain project documentation on active projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS in Construction Management or Civil Engineering with a 3.0+ GPA, possess a valid driver’s license, and are prepared for a drug screen. This is a paid internship emphasizing teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills.
• Driver’s license.
• Pre-employment drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project start up activities and provide administrative support to the Project Manager and team.
• Assist with navigating specifications to collect and process submittals, shop drawings, samples, mock-ups, and RFI’s throughout life of project.
• Assist with project buy-out, post bid interviews, prepare and distribute information for issuing contracts and purchase orders.
• Assist with project kick-off with self-perform and trade partners including site orientation of workers and updating project files with documentation.
• Assist the project team with project-related technical and logistical functions for proper execution in accordance with project schedule.
• Assist with reviewing all document revisions & clarifications to update project document control measures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Driver’s license

Education

BS in Construction Management

BS in Civil Engineering

Job description

Construction Management Intern - Summer 2027

Commercial Contracting Corporation (CCC) is an employee-owned, full-service general building and process equipment installation contractor. Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, CCC serves industrial, commercial and institutional clients throughout North America.

At CCC, we’ve earned a reputation for being the “go-to” contractor for projects that are considered dirty, dangerous or difficult work – the kind of construction projects many other companies aren’t capable of handling. It’s made possible because our mission is to identify, hire and retain the very best people in the industry. So, whether you’re a student seeking an internship, fresh out of school or a seasoned construction pro, you’ll find the most challenging and rewarding work at CCC.

Ensuring our employees receive the same outstanding experience as our clients is a big deal to us. That’s why we’ve developed a culture that rewards teamwork, fosters great pride in what we do, values family and relationships, encourages leadership, and empowers individuals at every level. We’re always looking for talented people with passion who share the core values and beliefs on which our company was founded.

Commercial Contracting Corporation (CCC) offers a challenging and rewarding work opportunity to interns. Our internship program gives students the opportunity to work on exciting projects, while delivering world-class construction services to clients. You will have the opportunity to learn about our business and what it takes to be a member of the Commercial Contracting Corporation family.

CCC was awarded the Top Workplaces USA Award for 2022 – 2026 and earned the Top Workplaces Regional Awards from the Detroit Free Press from 2017 – 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with project start up activities and provide administrative support to the Project Manager and team.
• Assist with navigating specifications to collect and process submittals, shop drawings, samples, mock-ups, and RFI’s throughout life of project.
• Assist with project buy-out, post bid interviews, prepare and distribute information for issuing contracts and purchase orders.
• Assist with project kick-off with self-perform and trade partners including site orientation of workers and updating project files with documentation.
• Assist the project team with project-related technical and logistical functions for proper execution in accordance with project schedule.
• Assist with reviewing all document revisions & clarifications to update project document control measures.
• Assist pre-construction team during the bid process or assist project team with post bid changes in scope of work to assemble pricing from subcontractors or self-perform entities to process with customer.
• Assist with assembling monthly pay application for approval and processing.
• Attend project meetings with the trade partners and customers to coordinate proper execution of the project.
• Attend safety observation tours and complete documentation for daily submittal.
• Assist project team members with labor productivity tracking and assembling documents for weekly submissions.
• Interface with CCC self-perform groups and trade partners to resolve issues, ensure quality of construction execution in accordance with project documents/specifications, and coordination/sequencing to maintain schedule of construction.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills.
• Driver’s license.
• All candidates are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen.