Construction PM Intern: Mentorship & Growth

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS); Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) seeks a motivated Project Manager Intern to gain hands-on construction PM experience. You will work with seasoned project managers on projects from conception to completion and develop core planning skills.

The internship emphasizes mentorship and exposure to scheduling, budgeting, and collaboration with clients, design teams, and subcontractors. Duration typically May–August with compensation commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a technical school, college, or university program in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and manage multiple tasks as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of project management concepts (scheduling, budgeting) is a plus but not required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Punctuality and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling, budgeting, and quality control tasks on active construction projects.
• Help develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and progress reports.
• Collaborate with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and vendors to support project success.
• Assist in monitoring project plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and track project risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate between field crews and office to keep tasks moving smoothly.
• Follow safety protocols and contribute to a safe work environment.
• Learn and develop project management skills through mentorship and hands-on experience.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Good communication

Punctuality

Education

Engineering/Construction mgmt related program

Job description

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) seeks a motivated Project Manager Intern to gain hands-on construction PM experience. You will work with seasoned project managers on projects from conception to completion and develop core planning skills.

The internship emphasizes mentorship and exposure to scheduling, budgeting, and collaboration with clients, design teams, and subcontractors. Duration typically May–August with compensation commensurate with experience.