Construction Management Summer Intern

KBA; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

KBA is seeking a Construction Management Summer Intern for the summer of 2026 in Bellevue, WA. You will support change management, submittals, RFIs, and field inspections while learning from experienced professionals.

A High School diploma is required and you must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Engineering or Construction Management. Proficiency in MS Office and SharePoint, plus strong communication skills, are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Proficient in MS Office and SharePoint.
• Strong mathematical ability and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Change Management.
• Assist in preparing Change Order packages, including assembling and distributing copies (electronic and physical).
• Verify T&M tickets and invoices; ensure labor, material and equipment match tickets.
• Maintain change management log.
• Scan and copy documentation.
• Track open submittals and RFIs; monitor submittals not yet submitted.
• Proofread letters and correspondence.
• Shadow field inspectors and Construction Engineers; assist with onsite compliance.
• Adhere to KBA's Health & Safety Policies and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

MS Office

SharePoint

Math

Communication

Education

High school

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

• Location 11201 SE 8th St,Suite 160,Bellevue, WA, 98004-6364,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 - $24.00 / Hour
• Job Category Internship - Summer , Construction Management, Civil Engineering
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Intern (Non-Exempt)
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

TEAMS THAT BUILD TRUST

For over 31 years, KBA has successfully managed highly visible public and private construction projects, earning the trust and respect of clients throughout our community. It’s what we do. No one does it better. KBA is small enough to be flexible and responsive, yet big enough to manage large and complex projects. As 100% employee owned, we recognize our employees are our most important resource and the basis for our success. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse perspectives, skills, experiences and cultures within our workforce. KBA offers an excellent benefits package to full-time employees that includes health insurance, 401K Plan, holidays, paid time off (PTO), and an employee stock ownership plan. We support further professional growth and development. We work hard, and we have fun.

KBA, Inc. works on the area’s most technically challenging, complex, and award-winning construction projects:

Roads -Bridges & Highways-Transit

Water & Wastewater -Buildings-Land Development-Port Facilities

For the summer of 2026, bring your enthusiasm and eagerness to learn to our Construction Management Summer Intern role. Help the team with creative solutions which help our clients make smart and strategic decisions to complete successful projects. The ability to anticipate and solve problems with nearly obsessive attention to detail pretty much sums up the KBA difference. Our people know that managing projects efficiently and effectively produces success; and working collaboratively to do so makes the success truly rewarding.

Who you are:

The Construction Management Intern will perform tasks independently while working closely with individual team members to ensure that objectives are met. The role requires solid hands‑on and technical skills, a strong attention to detail, excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills and excellent verbal and writing communication skills.

What you will be doing:

• Change Management
• Assist in preparing Change Order packages. Including assembling the packages, making copies- electronic and physical.
• Assist with verifying T&M tickets, invoices and checking the math that labor, material and equipment match the tickets.
• Assist with maintaining change management log.
• Assist with scanning and copying documentations.
• Assist with tracking open Submittals and RFIs.
• Assist with tracking submittals that have not been submitted.
• Proofread letters and correspondences.
• Field
  • Shadow field inspectors and Construction Engineers.
  • Assist with onsite compliance.
• KBA Engagement
  • Adhering to KBA's Health & Safety Policies & Procedures.
  • Contribute to improvement of KBA Processes & Standards.

Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements

Education: A High School diploma or equivalency is required. Currently enrolled in an accredited post‑secondary program pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.

General Skills: Basic to intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and SharePoint required. Ability to perform mathematics sufficient for volumetric calculation is required. Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills required, including the ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating so that you get along with clients, contractors, co-workers, management and the public.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Ability to lift 50 pounds, such as boxes of records, is required. Ability to sit at a workstation and perform data entry is required. The ability to walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders, and navigate uneven terrain throughout construction worksites for up to 10 hours a day is required.

Summary

KBA Benefits for interns - Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL)

Federal contractors, employers in Washington State, and employers with employees located or working in the City of Seattle, City of Tacoma and other local municipalities are required to provide employees with paid sick and safe leave at various rates of accrual and carryover. Paid sick leave is available for employees to care for their health and the health of their family members.

All KBA Interns are eligible regardless of location, exemption status, and/or hours worked per week.

Benefit: To satisfy all applicable paid sick leave laws, PSSL is to accrue at not less than 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. PTO in lieu of PSSL is allowed if its accrual and carryover criteria meets the requirements of the applicable law(s).

EOE/AA/VETERAN/DISABILITY

KBA is committed to an inclusive work environment that is full of opportunity for all, with a workforce that reflects the region’s diversity. At the core of it all, our approach is shaped by a strong respect for people. KBA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, genetics, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. KBA has won the American Council of Engineering Companies of Washington's "Excellence in Inclusion" award for all three years that it has been awarded. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. KBA uses E-Verify to verify the ability of all new employees to legally work in the United States. If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]