Project Management (Construction) Intern

Feyen Zylstra, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Feyen Zylstra, LLC in Nashville, TN is seeking a Construction Project Management Intern for our 2027 summer program. You will support project managers with administrative tasks, project documentation, and coordination on real projects in our Tennessee office.

This paid 13-week internship emphasizes learning fundamentals of contracts, safety, change orders, budgets, and jobsite visits. Ideal candidates are enrolled in Construction Management, ready to work in-office 40 hours per week May–August

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program pursuing Construction Management; incoming Junior or Senior.
• In-office 40 hours/week May–Aug ’27; ability to work on-site.
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of Bluebeam and/or Accubid is a plus.
• Previous work experience in construction or customer service preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with daily administrative tasks.
• Prepare and manage project documentation and quality files.
• Assist with pricing change orders and project budgets.
• Shadow Assistant Project Managers and attend jobsite visits.
• Learn PM fundamentals: contracts, safety, change orders, and scheduling.

Skills

Problem solver

Learner

Initiator

Team player

Communicator

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam

Accubid

Job description

Feyen Zylstra is a team of hardworking doers and thinkers proud to use our brains and brawn to solve the complex problems associated with the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical and low voltage systems. We tend to work in industries like healthcare, industrial manufacturing, commercial, and data centers where our customers benefit most from our technical expertise and the experience we provide them.

We exist to have a positive impact on the lives of people. This starts with our FZers and a commitment to providing safe and energizing work environments, opportunities to learn and grow, and great pay and benefits. It then moves to our customers and a passion for helping them solve their most challenging problems. When we are successful in meeting the needs of our employees and our customers, we have the opportunity to have a positive impact well beyond ourselves in each of the communities where we live and work.

FZ is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan and is focused on serving customers throughout Michigan, Tennessee, and the Carolinas.

FZ is looking for aConstruction Project ManagementIntern for our award winning Nashville, TN office to join our 2027 Summer Intern program. We're pleased to announce that we were selected for the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Tennessee'sSubcontractor of the Year award. This award celebrates excellence in craftsmanship, safety, and service in the construction industry. In addition, we were awarded ABC's STEP Gold status for our world‑class safety program. Learn more about it on our website.

Our interns will be responsible for supporting their assigned department on day‑to‑day duties as well as working on an assigned project for the duration of this 13‑week internship. The internship will also include developmental opportunities such as visiting construction jobsites to learn more about FZ’s business, networking opportunities, a training session to familiarize themselves with their own personal workstyle as well as how to work better with others, taking part in National Intern Day and much more!

What We’re Looking for:

• AProblem Solver. You love a challenge. When problems arise or things start to get off track, you are willing to troubleshoot, research, or sound the alarm to help find solutions. If you don’t know how to do something, Google and YouTube are your best friends.
• A Learner. Learning new skills excites you and you’re not afraid of new programs or systems. You are inquisitive. You see challenging situations as an opportunity to learn and grow. You are accurate, thorough, credible, and organized. You are open to feedback.
• An Initiator. When you see a problem or an area of improvement, you don’t wait for others to solve it. You keep yourself productive and engaged at work. You share your perspectives on fresh ways to do things.
• A Team Player. You love supporting others and working as a team. No task is too big or too small for you to complete. You are upbeat and positive, treating others with respect even during conflict. You appreciate differences.
• A Communicator. You ask questions when you are unsure or want to learn more. You listen so that you may gain understanding and enhance your internship experience. You understand that there are many mediums to communicate but many times face‑to‑face interaction gets the best result. You have great written and verbal communication skills.

Areas of focus during the internship:

• Administrative support for Project Managers
• Project documentation
• Quality Documentation
• Pricing Change Orders
• Job Shadowing Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers as well as jobsite visits
• Learning about Project Management fundamentals such as contracts, jobsite safety, change orders, budgets, etc.

Key Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program and is pursuing a degree in Construction Management – incoming Junior or Senior status for Fall ’27 semester - preferred
• Ability to work in-office 40 hours per week from May-August ’27 - required
• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience with Bluebeam and/or Accubid a plus!
• Previous work experience in a construction setting, customer service (retail, food service, volunteer), or as a construction management intern - preferred

Candidates are required to take a pre-employment drug screen. FZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other protected classes.