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

Shawmut Design and Construction; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction is seeking motivated interns for the 2027 summer in Providence. Internships offer exposure to Project Management, Estimating, and Field work and provide a pathway to Shawmut’s CMST program after graduation.

As an intern you will work closely with project teams, support day‑to‑day PM activities, assist with takeoffs and bids, and help manage site safety and punch list items under supervision.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Mechanical Engineering, etc.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Management activities to help projects stay on time and on budget (submittals, RFIs, procurement tracking, change orders).
• Assist Estimating/Preconstruction by developing estimates and budgets and coordinating with subcontractors.
• Support Field operations by coordinating daily reports, safety, and site coordination under supervision.

Education

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

Job description

Overview

We are looking for college students (rising Juniors and Seniors) seeking internships for the summer of 2027in, Providence. 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

Providence Base Salary Range: $22-25 per hour.The range stated is specific to Providence. 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.