Design & Construction Intern - NJ

Rockefeller Group; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockefeller Group in Morristown, NJ invites motivated students to join the Design & Construction team as a Summer Intern. The role supports program development, procurement, cost management, and field work exposure across the project lifecycle.

Candidate should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management and possess strong communication, organization, and computer skills (Word/Excel/PowerPoint). Internship runs June 1 to August 6, 2027.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or similar tools expected.

Responsibilities

• Program development
• Construction management support
• Procurement assistance
• Cost management including invoice entry
• Issue resolution and quality control
• Punchlist activities and space planning
• Completing surveys
• Potential field or off-site work

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate (junior or senior)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our people make all the difference in our success. We value innovation, teamwork and collaboration, and welcome passionate, results-oriented professionals to apply for our open positions.

General Summary:

Assist Design & Construction team with tasks and assignments related to the on-going management of projects in our North Central Development department in our Morristown, NJ office. Housing and transportation are the responsibility of the candidate. This internship will run during the summer of 2027, from Tuesday, June 1, 2027, through Friday, August 6, 2027.

Summary of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Program development
• Construction management
• Procurement
• Cost management, including invoice entry
• Issue resolution
• Quality control
• Punchlist activities
• Space planning
• Completing surveys
• Possible work in the field, or nearby off-site locations
• Other duties as assigned by Design & Construction team

The Summer Intern will gain exposure to many areas within Design & Construction:

• Approach to development projects in various phases of project lifecycle
• Working with the clients/tenants, consultants, and contractors
• Use of Rockefeller Group systems and procedures

Education Requirements:

• Candidate for a bachelor’s degree entering junior or senior year. A degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management is preferred.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills Requirements:

• A motivated and cooperative attitude
• Must have attention-to-detail and excellent organizational skills
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have time management skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Excellent computer skills are required. Knowledge of relevant operations software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position responsibilities are subject to change, consistent with business needs. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless this causes undue hardship to the Company.

Rockefeller Group International, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. Our aim is to continue to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that promotes inclusiveness and emphasizes individual initiative, continuous improvement, and teamwork to deliver the highest quality real estate and services throughout the United States

Rockefeller Group offers a competitive benefits package. Please click here to view a comprehensive list of benefits.

Rockefeller Group International, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and comply with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. Our aim is to continue to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that promotes inclusiveness and emphasizes individual initiative, continuous improvement and teamwork to deliver the highest quality real estate and services throughout the United States.