Project Management Intern - Construction

McShane Construction Company; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career coaching

Field visits

Weekly intern roundtables

Company events

Job summary

McShane Construction is offering a summer internship program designed to teach and participate in the full range of project construction activities, from concept through completion. Interns will gain exposure to project controls, scheduling, quality assurance, safety, and site tours, with leadership coaching and weekly intern roundtables.

Participants will work across field visits, log maintenance, submittals, and procurement tasks while developing professional skills and industry knowledge in a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree related to civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering or construction management.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to create, maintain, and manage project RFIs, submittals, material procurement, drawings and changes, meeting minutes, punch lists, and closeouts.
• Assist in the review and approval process of documents related to project controls.
• Confirm subcontractor insurance compliance and maintain related logs.
• Assist in maintaining all logs associated with project controls and schedule management.
• Participate in preparation of project schedules and updates.
• Familiarize with QA/QC programs and safety practices; assist in inspections and tracking logs.
• Attend weekly jobsite safety orientation meetings and participate in safety activities.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Reliability

Professionalism

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental/ME/CM

Job description

McShane Construction is hiring summer interns to participate and learn the various activities required to sell, design, and construct a project, including project controls, schedule management, quality management, and safety. By managing all aspects of project construction – from concept to completion - McShane project managers develop best-in-class skills and abilities that are the envy of our peers. Our internship program includes training, field visits, job site tours, career coaching from company leadership, weekly intern roundtables, and company philanthropic and social events.

Responsibilities

Project Controls

• Learn to create, maintain, and manage project RFI’s, submittals, material procurement, drawings and drawings changes, meetings minutes, punch lists, and closeouts.
• Assist in review and approval process of documents associated with project controls.
• Confirm subcontractor insurance project compliance
• Assist in maintaining all logs associated with project controls.

Schedule Management

• Participate in the preparation of project schedules and updates

Quality Management

• Become familiar with the company’s Quality Assurance Program & Manual
• Assist in management of Inspection Tracking Logs, QA/QC compliance logs

Safety

• Become familiar with the company’s Safety Program
• Participate in preparing specific project safety plan
• Participate and assist in weekly jobsite safety orientation meetings.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree.
• Able to communicate effectively and work productively with others.
• Other success factors include attention to detail, problem solving, reliability, thoroughness, positive attitude, professionalism, and an eagerness to learn.
• Ability to use a computer, the Internet, and word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and email software.

Additional Qualities To Thrive In This Role

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, self-starting attitude with a strong sense of initiative
• Attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
• Reliability, professionalism, a positive outlook, and a strong desire to learn

Key Information

• Seasonal full-time, in-person role split between the local office and assigned jobsite.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. required.

McShane Construction cultivates a culture of inclusion where every individual’s unique background and perspective are embraced. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.