Project Management Intern - Construction

McShane-Construction-Company-LLC; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

McShane Construction is hiring a summer internship for students to learn the activities involved in selling, designing, and constructing a project, including project controls, schedule management, quality management, and safety.

The program includes training, field visits, job site tours, leadership coaching from company leadership, weekly intern roundtables, and company philanthropic and social events, with a seasonal full-time in-person role split between the local office and assigned jobsite.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental or mechanical engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail, problem solving, reliability and professionalism.
• Proficient with computers, the Internet, and office software.

Responsibilities

• Learn to manage project RFIs, submittals, procurement, drawings, minutes, punch lists, and closeouts.
• Assist in review and approval process of documents associated with project controls.
• Assist in maintaining logs related to project controls.
• Participate in the preparation of project schedules and updates.
• Familiarize with the company’s QA/QC program and inspection tracking logs.
• Participate in the safety program and weekly jobsite safety orientation meetings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Problem solving

Learnability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management (pursuing)

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.