Construction Manager Intern

Mead & Hunt; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, seeks a full-time, limited-term Construction Manager Intern to join our team. The internship runs May/June 2027 through August/September 2027 and may transition to full-time after graduation.

The intern will gain hands-on experience with complex industrial design-build projects, traveling to project sites across the United States from our West Allis, WI office.

Qualifications

• Four semesters of college-level coursework in CM, CE, structural engineering, or related field.
• Strong communication skills and ability to learn quickly.
• Must be self-motivated with initiative and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist teams with preparation and presentation of project plans.
• Review designs and develop scopes of work and bid packages.
• Maintain project documents, drawings, specs, and RFIs.
• Expedite submittals and manage change orders.
• Support safety management on site and during meetings.
• Assist in creating schedules and coordinating inspections and startup.

Skills

Strong communication

Learn quickly

Self-motivated

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

College coursework in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Teams

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is seeking a full-time, limited-term Construction Manager Intern to join our team. This internship is anticipated to begin in May/June 2027 and continue through August/September 2027.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced construction professionals on complex industrial design-build projects. Our client base includes Fortune 100 companies, municipalities, and state agencies, with projects serving the food and beverage, renewable energy, industrial manufacturing, and processing industries throughout the United States. There is also potential for this internship to transition into a full-time position upon graduation.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist project teams with the preparation and presentation of project plans
• Review design information and develop scopes of work/bid packages for all assigned items
• Maintain all project documents including contract drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and RFIs
• Establish and expedite the submittal process
• Change order management
• Material and equipment expediting
• Prepare & maintain all documentation required for assigned role, including correspondence, emails, meeting minutes, and reports
• Assist project teams with onsite safety management and control
• Participate in daily/weekly/monthly project meetings as directed by project management
• Assist in coordination of all onsite inspections, testing and walk throughs
• Work with project management and subcontractors to prepare a detailed project schedule
• Collaborate with site construction manager on project commissioning and project startup
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Travel is required for this internship. Following onboarding in our West Allis, WI office, the intern will gain hands‑on experience by working full‑time at project sites located throughout the United States.

The successful candidate must have:

• Completed at least four semesters of college‑level coursework in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.

The preferred candidate will have:

• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and exemplary interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn quickly and "think on your feet"
• High level of self‑motivation and strong initiative
The ability to prioritize and manage time, as well as the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and follow‑up skills
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and make sound decisions
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams and Excel).

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to traverse uneven terrain on foot. Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions for

extended periods. Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods. Must be able to lift and/or move up to

10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Must

be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to use a ladder/lift. Must be able to climb ladders and stairs. May need to be able to travel by air or boat.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Salary Range: $20-$25 per hour - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.