Construction Project Intern: Shadow PMs & Engineers

TW Constructors; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

TW Constructors in St. Louis, MO, offers a paid internship where you will shadow experienced Project Engineers, Project Managers, Estimators, and Safety Professionals.

You’ll be part of a team taking projects from conceptual stages through closeout, with active job site visits, hands-on work experience, and valuable safety training. You will gain exposure to preconstruction planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost management while supporting senior staff and learning project workflows in a

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university.
• Foundational understanding of construction principles and practices.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a flexible, collaborative approach to working with diverse teams.
• Experience with subcontracts, subcontractors, or self-perform work is a plus.
• Creative, results-driven with sense of urgency.
• Prior internship or project engineering experience on projects valued at $5 million or more (design-build preferred).
• Committed to upholding and promoting a Safety-First culture.
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Projects are located nationwide; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate strong relationships with clients and subcontractors to support project success
• Collaborate with engineers and planners to develop and maintain project schedules
• Support the creation of accurate project forecasts and budgets
• Oversee cost management, change orders, RFIs, and other project documentation
• Take ownership of project execution and delivery
• Contribute to preconstruction planning, quality assurance, and safety initiatives
• Assist senior project managers in overseeing construction activities
• You will have leadership and guidance to support project teams throughout all phases

Skills

Foundational construction knowledge

Problem-solving

Collaborative team player

Self-motivated

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Subcontracting experience

Job description

TW Constructors in St. Louis, MO, offers a paid internship where you will shadow experienced Project Engineers, Project Managers, Estimators, and Safety Professionals.

You’ll be part of a team taking projects from conceptual stages through closeout, with active job site visits, hands-on work experience, and valuable safety training. You will gain exposure to preconstruction planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost management while supporting senior staff and learning project workflows in a