Project Field Intern

csmgroup; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

CSM Group offers internship and co‑op programs designed to provide meaningful work experience and jump‑start careers in construction management. Interns gain hands‑on project management support, attend meetings, and contribute to safety and quality through daily site inspections.

These paid internships run through the standard summer months, with potential part‑time opportunities during the school year for qualifying students.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field, or equivalent military experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving ability.
• Self‑motivated team player with mechanical aptitude.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing scope specification documents and organize related files.
• Assist with creating and updating project schedules, phasing plans, and site logistics.
• Help create project submittal logs and review BRFI’s.
• Solicit bidders for projects and participate in pre‑bid walkthroughs.
• Support in reviewing submittals from Trade Contractors and track work hours and progress.
• Attend progress meetings and take minutes; help maintain project documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABOUT US:

We are a nationally ranked, safety-focused, and talent-driven organization focused on delivering project management services through tailored delivery models. Our strength is our ability to match a delivery model to specific project needs, making the construction process feel easy.

Our foundation is built on our people, culture, and values. Our teammates come first. We support each other through successes and failures and respect each other's ideas and opinions. We are a people-first company. We know there is always a way to do it better, so we seek and nurture curious minds with a desire to solve problems and move forward by being creative and curious together. We celebrate each other's successes and acknowledge hard work because we know our people are the backbone of our success. #StrongerTogether!

Leading with safety is our No. 1 priority. We believe it is a fundamental human right to have a safe workplace, so we dedicate ourselves to creating safe environments for our people and everyone we do business with.

In addition to a positive atmosphere, a happy, healthy, and supportive work environment is especially important. Upon joining CSM Group, we will provide you with a robust onboarding program to expose you to broad aspects of the organization by meeting with operations, business leaders, and peers to better understand how we operate.

SUMMARY:

CSM Group offers internship and co‑op programs to students (both traditional and non‑traditional) designed to provide a meaningful work experience to jump‑start their career in the construction management industry. We take pride in offering internship opportunities to students at all levels who will be the future of our company.

Our internships are competitive, paid positions throughout the typical summer months. Part‑time work opportunities may also be available throughout the school year for those who qualify. Our goal is to provide professional experiences for talented construction and engineering students as a path for a full‑time career with us upon graduation.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Project Field Intern provides project management support on one or more projects or specific tasks. The intern provides project management and administrative support on one (or more) projects. The intern will help to perform daily and/or weekly site inspections for safety and quality purposes and write the required daily and/or weekly reports based on inspections. They will assist in scope writing, bid solicitations, pre‑construction meetings, walkthroughs, and post‑bid interviews. The intern compiles and distributes progress meeting agendas and minutes. The intern receives, reviews, and distributes submittals, shop drawings, and keeps accurate and updated construction documents.

The Project Field Interns' goal is to learn and provide support to the project management team on one or more projects. This support can range from handling specific tasks or supporting in a wide variety of tasks. The Intern provides support in site safety, on‑site management, administrative tasks, and meeting prep. The Intern will help perform daily and/or weekly site inspections for safety and quality control and write associated reports. They will maintain and handle daily logs, assist in reviewing and distributing submittals, and help keep accurate and updated construction documents. They will assist in scope writing, bid solicitations, pre‑construction meetings, post‑bid interviews and assist in maintaining all related documentation. The Intern will assist with fielding Trade Contractors' questions and writing RFI’s. They help run safety orientations, update Site Specific Safety Plans, and monitor safety daily. The Intern will participate in project meetings and take meeting minutes. As an intern, it is critical to ask questions, assist where possible, and take responsibility for tasks within the means of your skill set.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pre-Construction Activities
  • Assists with developing scope specification documents and organizes all related files for future work use.
  • Assists with creating and updating project schedules, phasing plans, and site logistics.
  • Assists with creating project submittal logs.
  • Assists in review, input, and distribution of bidders’ requests for information (BRFI’s).
  • Helps solicit bidders for projects.
  • Participates in pre‑bid walkthroughs.
  • Attends post‑bid interviews. Assists with document control in post‑bid interviews.
• Construction Activities
  • Assist in reviewing submittal documents from Trade Contractors for quality and specification correctness, distribute to the Architect, and return to the Trade Contractors once reviewed.
  • Keeps track of work hours, materials, equipment, and work progress through daily log reports.
  • Helps review and input RFI’s from Trade Contractors and assigns to the Architect for review and return to the trade contractor upon review.
  • Helps compile and submit CCD’s as required.
  • Participates in progress meetings by assisting in the preparation of meeting agendas and taking meeting minutes.
  • Attends Owner/Architect/Construction Manager progress meetings and takes meeting minutes.
  • Helps keep an updated red line drawing set and project documentation.
  • Walks the site and reviews the quality of completed work daily.
  • Help maintain proper organization of the project within Procore.
• Safety Inspections
  • Assists in ensuring site safety through review of procedure documents such as Safe Plans of Action (SPA).
  • Addresses critical safety concerns arising in the work field. Communicates with the Project Manager on‑site and the related Trade Contractor Foreman.
  • Helps issue hot work permits and checks that hot work task areas are free of possible flammables and other hazards.
  • Helps perform safety observation reports (SORs), hygienic construction site reviews, and safety inspection checklists.
  • Performs tool and equipment inspection checks.
  • Helps ensure adherence to Owner safety rules and regulations.
  • Participates in recurring safety meetings and takes meeting minutes.
  • When necessary and in conjunction with PM, the Safety Specialist, and the Trade Contractor, helps develop safety corrective action plans.
  • Assists in writing incident and near‑miss reports.
• Quality Inspections
  • Assists in performing hygienic construction site reviews.
  • Participates in product quality inspections and helps address areas of concern.
  • Performs material equipment and craftsmanship inspections.
  • Assists in ensuring adherence to Owner requirements.
  • Participates in addressing the Owner’s concerns and helps implement corrective solutions.
  • Reviews on‑site materials and products match approved materials and products.
• Post-Construction Activities
  • Helps compile all required inspections for building occupancy.
  • Helps compile required project closeout documentation and assists in maintaining organized documentation storage.
  • Helps create, distribute, and complete project punch list with Owner, Architect, and Trade Contractors.
  • Helps schedule, track, and record owner trainings.
  • Helps manage warranty items.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• In pursuit of a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field from an accredited program, or equivalent military experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, etc.)
• 3.0 GPA or better.
• Superior attention to detail and problem‑solving ability.
• Self‑motivated team player with mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to clearly articulate ideas both verbally and in written communication.
• Demonstrate ability to be productive, positive, and proactive in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Ability to see the overall requirements of client satisfaction without losing sight of details.
• Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation to a job site, daily.

Physical Demands & Work Environment - Jobsite

The physical demands & work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please reach out to People Operations should you require such accommodation(s). While performing this job, the employee may be regularly required to drive to and from the jobsites/assigned locations, sit, walk, stand, talk, hear, and smell. A major portion of the employees’ tasks require extensive walking around the jobsite, including active construction areas. The employee is required to traverse uneven terrain and work from ladders, scaffolds, and other structures, as well as work at variable heights. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle tools, controls, and for fine motor coordination like computer work. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. For Field positions, while performing this job, the employee must frequently inspect the project site and may be exposed to ongoing construction activities, vibrations, noise, and various outside weather conditions (in all seasons). Work environment involves moderate risks which may require safety precautions. The noise level in the work environment may range from quiet to loud. The proper use of Personnel Protective Equipment (including but not limited to safety boots, hard hats, and protective eyewear) is required on the jobsite. This Position Description reflects the position’s essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. CSM Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and invite all qualified applicants to apply without fear of judgement and pledge to not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, or any other status protected under applicable laws.