CPPI Internship Program (Florida)

CPPI; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

CPPI in Tampa, Florida is offering a Summer Internship Program that provides hands-on experience across construction and corporate support departments. Interns will assist with daily tasks, attend meetings, and engage in project management activities. Ideal candidates are enrolled in construction-related undergraduate programs and exhibit a desire to learn about commercial projects. This role is flexible, requiring a valid driver's license and authorization to work in the U.S., and offers insights into the construction industry operations.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Prior construction-related internships or work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Construction Manager and Superintendents with job site management.
• Ensure on-site safety and compliance with policies.
• Learn estimating costs, soliciting bids, creating schedules.

Skills

Construction Management knowledge

Proficiency in MS Office

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Enrolled in undergraduate program in relevant field

Job description

Overview

The 2027 Summer Internship Program offers hands-on experience across both construction (field, project management, and preconstruction) and select corporate support departments (such as Human Resources, IT, and Marketing). Please note that additional internship opportunities may be available throughout the academic year based on business needs.

Job Summary

This internship position is responsible for assisting various departments within CPPI with daily tasks while gaining exposure to the overall operations of the construction industry. A range of activities that an intern may experience includes:

• Observing and /or interacting with various professionals related to the construction field, including owners, architects, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Attending staff and departmental meetings as needed and on an ongoing basis, as well as any appropriate management or coordination meetings.
• Completing, updating, and distributing project management communications of various types, such as purchase orders, safety inspections, material and labor logs, inventory, and meeting minutes as needed.
• Assisting with the overall project management responsibilities, including account management, billing, scheduling, estimating, budgeting, and coordination of subcontractors and vendors as needed.
• Assist estimators on various aspects of the bid process. Learn how to gather all the necessary information for a project and compile a bid under the direction of the Chief Estimator, with the opportunity to bid on projects independently.
• Daily activities are conducted to promote the company's vision, mission, and core values.

Minimum Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Construction, or related.
• Prior construction-related internships or work experience is strongly preferred.
• The ideal candidate would have a strong desire to expand their base knowledge of commercial projects as well as to increase exposure to new areas of the business.
• Must be proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and MS Outlook.
• Must be able to work flexible hours. Work hours will be consistent with working in the Construction industry.

Job Responsibilities

• The right candidate will assist the Construction Manager and Superintendents with the management of all functions of the job site as it relates to construction, including but not limited to scheduling and supervising the job site.
• Help to ensure on-site safety as well as compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Learn how to estimate costs, solicit bids, create schedules, etc.
• Explore other areas of interest to learn more about the general operations of the division, both within and outside of the assigned department, which will be supplemental to the learning experience.
• Provide basic administrative support, assist other supervisors as directed, and help with special projects as needed.
• Conduct all business professionally and ethically to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

EEO STATEMENT
CPPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.