Project Management Intern - Construction

Cadence McShane Construction Company; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career coaching

Field visits

Weekly intern roundtables

Job summary

Cadence McShane Construction Company is hiring summer interns to participate and learn activities required to sell, design, and construct a project including project controls, schedule management, QA/QC, and safety. The program offers training, field visits, job site tours, leadership coaching, interns roundtables, and company social events. Seasonal full‑time, in‑person role split between the local office and jobsite.

Valid U.S. Driver’s License and authorization to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Detail‑oriented with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Learn to create, maintain, and manage project controls documents (RFI’s, submittals, punch lists, closeouts).
• Assist in review and approval of project controls documents and logs.
• Support schedule management and document control activities across projects.
• Familiarize with QA/QC and safety programs and participate in site safety meetings.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Reliability

Professionalism

Eagerness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Description

Cadence 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 - Cadence 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.

Cadence 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 - Cadence 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 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.

Cadence 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.