Intern/Coop - Construction Management Skills Training (CMST) Program

Shawmut Design and Construction; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction invites rising juniors and seniors for 2027 summer internships in Boston. Internships offer exposure to Project Management, Estimating and Field operations, with potential progression into Shawmut’s CMST program after graduation.

As a 100% employee-owned company, Shawmut emphasizes ownership culture and client-focused service. Boston base pay is $22–$25 per hour, with opportunities to grow into full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in construction-related field.
• Hands-on internship with project teams across PM, estimating and field work.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Management activities: submittals, RFIs, procurement tracking, change orders, project closeout.
• Assist Estimating team to develop estimates and budgets, coordinate with subs for pricing.
• Work with a Superintendent on active job sites, manage daily reports and safety coordination.

Skills

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are looking for college students (rising Juniors and Seniors) seeking internships for the summer of 2027 in, Boston. This internship will provide advance consideration for Shawmut’s CMST program after graduation.The ability to build strong relationships is key for our Construction Operations and Field Operations internships. These roles are hands on and will work closely with our established project teams providing you a wonderful introduction to the industry and the Shawmut culture.

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.

If you decide to join Shawmut as a full -time employee in the future you will have the opportunity to own your career and deliver impact within our culture of ownership and innovation focused around providing the gold standard of client service for the world’s most recognizable and elite brands and institutions.

Responsibilities

Depending on business need the internship will be supporting Project Management, Estimating or Field work.

APM:

As a Project Management intern, you will assist in the day-to-day Project Management activities to ensure our projects and delivered on time and on budget. Typical responsibilities include managing submittals and RFIs, tracking procurement and change order documentation and assisting in project close out.

Estimating:

As an Estimating intern you will work with our Estimating and Preconstruction team to develop estimates and budgets for our clients. You will work with subcontractors to ensure pricing and coverage for our projects, assist in scope writing on a variety of trades and attend bid reviews with our internal partners.

Asst Super:

As a Field intern, you will work closely with a seasoned Superintendent on one of our local job sites. Our field interns often manage daily reports, assist in monitoring and enforcing site safety protocols and coordinate punch list activities.

Qualifications

• A rising Junior or Senior working towards a degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Mechanical Engineering, etc. *There are no specific major requirements, however these are the most relevant

EEO Information

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to offer sponsorship.

Salary Range Information

Boston Base Salary Range: $22-25 per hour. The range stated is specific to Boston. Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.