Project Design and Construction Management Intern

RFCUNY; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

RFCUNY is seeking a Design and Construction Management Intern to support project managers in the multi-billion-dollar capital program across 26 CUNY campuses. The role involves assisting in planning, budgeting, and documentation for capital projects from inception to closeout.

Work will be at the Office of Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management with opportunities to learn processes, use PMWeb, and participate in meetings and procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a CUNY school with at least 48 credits toward a Bachelor’s degree
• A Junior or Senior in good standing within CCNY’s Grove School of Engineering or Spitzer School of Architecture or NYCCT’s Architecture, Construction Management Technology, Facilities Management, or Mechanical Engineering Technology undergraduate degree program
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Computer skills including email, spreadsheets, databases, project management, and presentation packages

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with CUNY’s planning, design, and construction processes
• Learn to use PMWeb-based project management system
• Participate in design and construction meetings; develop meeting minutes and action items
• Support project managers to meet time, cost, and quality standards
• Perform site work indoors/outdoors and may drive to project locations
• Conduct project estimation and document changes and budgets
• Prepare procurement solicitations and track vendor activities
• Inspect ongoing projects and collect status data

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Analytical skills

Team player

Multitasking

Education

Junior/Senior in CCNY Grove School of Engineering or Spitzer/NYCCT programs

Tools

PMWeb

Spreadsheets

Databases

Presentation software

Job description

## Project Design and Construction Management InternApply: New York, NY: Part time: Posted Today: JR4249Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.Primary Location:OFFICE OF VC - FACILIT PLAN, CONSTRUC & MGMTBargaining Unit:NoCUNY has embarked on a multi-billion-dollar, multi-year capital design and construction program across its 26 campuses. The Design and Construction Management Interns are key members of the project management team in the Office of Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management (FPCM), playing a vital role in successfully implementing this program. They are actively engaged in supporting the management of projects ranging from less than $1M to over $50M, targeting all elements of the 26 colleges that make up the City University of New York system. The Intern will support Project Managers and Assistant Directors in implementing capital-funded construction projects including the design and construction of new buildings, renovation projects, infrastructure projects, energy performance and decarbonization projects, repair projects, and capital maintenance projects at CUNY campuses.**Duties and Responsibilities****Under the supervision of the Project Manager and/or Assistant Directors:*** Become familiar with CUNY’s planning, design, and construction processes, as outlined in CUNY’s Project Management and Consultant Guidelines. This captures projects from initial inception, designer procurement, design, construction manager procurement, contractor bidding and selection, and construction through final closeout* Learn to use, enter, maintain, and access information in CUNY’s PMWeb-based project management system. A necessary element in modern construction project design and execution, our interns use a commercial web-based project management system* Participate in design and construction meetings, develop and/or review meeting minutes, action items, and progress to ensure that projects stay on schedule and under budget* Apply CUNY’s project management procedures and standards using appropriate methods and technologies* Communicate effectively with all project participants, including end users, designers, construction managers, and contractors, as applicable* Support the PM and AD to ensure they meet standards for performance (time, cost, quality)* Perform work indoors and outdoors under various environmental conditions, including extreme temperature conditions, climbing ladders and scaffolds, and working in close spaces as necessary to advance project(s). Work may require driving to work locations* Conduct project estimation and establish project budget* Document project requirements and assist in preparing project design specifications, Requests for Proposal (RFPs) or other consultant procurement solicitations* During the course of a construction project, analyze and document change orders* May function as an Expeditor, completing required documentation to obtain appropriate licenses and certificates, assisting in dealings with the NYC Department of Buildings and other authorities* Inspect ongoing projects, collecting data on project status for review by management* Collect and transmit data on project progress, utilizing appropriate technology* Collect and maintain information on vendor activities, including time spent, tasks performed, and billing information* Other duties as assigned**Qualifications and Core Competencies*** Enrolled in a CUNY school with at least 48 credits towards a Bachelor’s degree* A Junior or Senior in good standing within CCNY’s Grove School of Engineering or Spitzer School of Architecture or NYCCT’s Architecture, Construction Management Technology, Facilities Management, or Mechanical Engineering Technology undergraduate degree program* Strong technical and analytical skills* Computer skills, including email, spreadsheets, databases, project management, and presentation packages* Excellent written and verbal communication* Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask* Work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines* Prioritize competing work* Self- and team motivator* Be a team player* Set project priorities and adjust implementation strategies* Work effectively with staff, associates, and internal and external constituents* Alert, observant, looking for ways to improve processes* Out-of-the-box thinker, creative, inventive, and adaptable to varied situationsPay Range:$17.50 per hour