Construction Management Intern - Summer 2027

Centro Escolar University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with HSA option

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

401(k) Plan with Retirement Counseling

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Back-Up Dependent Care

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society Sub

Job summary

Centro Escolar University seeks an on-site construction intern to assist daily oversight, monitor contractor work, and document progress against plans. You will help track quality, safety, and schedule while supporting the project team with field documentation.

Qualifications include pursuing a degree in construction or project management, knowledge of safety standards, and familiarity with AutoCAD/Revit. Prior internship in construction management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in construction or project management.
• Knowledge of safety standards and construction procedures.
• Previous internship or relevant experience in construction management preferred.
• Knowledge of project management principles.
• Understanding of construction methods, materials, and legal regulations.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or other design software.
• Basic knowledge of scheduling software.
• Basic understanding of budgeting and cost control principles.
• Familiarity with sustainable building practices and LEED certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily, on-site oversight of construction activities and document progress.
• Observe contractor work to identify quality issues or deviations from plans.
• Document quantity and quality of work by contractor and QC/QA staff.
• Monitor contractor compliance with plans, specs and safety rules.
• Review plans to understand requirements and preempt issues.
• Assist in identifying need for changes based on field conditions.
• Coordinate with contractors to track the schedule and upcoming work.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and project records.
• Attend weekly project meetings and document updates and actions.
• Support the project team with field documentation and coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Site oversight

Quality control

Contractor coordination

Scheduling basics

Budgeting basics

Safety standards

LEED knowledge

AutoCAD

Revit

Field documentation

Education

Bachelors/Masters in construction

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Scheduling software

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist with daily, on-site oversight of construction activities and document project progress.
• Conduct on-site observations of contractor work and identify potential quality issues, deficiencies, or deviations from project plans and specifications.
• Observe and document the quality and quantity of work performed by the contractor and the contractor’s QC/QA inspection staff.
• Monitor contractor compliance with project plans, specifications, quality requirements, and applicable safety procedures.
• Review plans and specifications to understand project requirements and identify potential construction issues before and during construction.
• Assist in determining the need for changes or additional work based on field conditions and observed construction activities.
• Coordinate with contractors to understand and track the schedule of work and upcoming construction activities.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, inspection records, project documentation, plans, and other construction records.
• Attend weekly project meetings and assist with documenting project updates, action items, and outstanding issues.
• Support the STV project team with field documentation, project coordination, and other construction management activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in construction, project management, or a similar program.
• Knowledge of safety standards and procedures in construction.
• Previous internship or relevant experience in construction management or a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Understanding of construction methods, materials, and legal regulations.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or other design software.
• Basic knowledge of scheduling software.
• Basic understanding of budgeting and cost control principles.
• Familiarity with sustainable building practices and LEED certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $54,810.00 - $62,284.00
• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan with Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships