Summer 2027 Construction Management Intern

Progressive AE; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Companies in Grand Rapids, MI offers a paid Summer Internship in Construction Management. You'll work with construction project managers, superintendents, and mentors on design-to-construction projects, participating in site visits, scheduling, and safety programs.

The internship provides hands-on experience across design through construction, with opportunities to learn MS Project, scheduling, and coordination, while developing communication and problem-solving skills in a

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited Construction Management Bachelor’s degree program.
• At least one year of undergraduate studies completed by Summer 2027.
• Basic knowledge of site safety and other trends in the design/construction industry.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and ability to communicate well with others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required.Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the project team to help meet project schedules and budgets.
• Assist in managing multiple projects in a timely, accurate manner, monitoring progress against project scope and available resources.
• Create project work scopes with the Project Manager and Construction leadership for bidding, pre‑bid meetings, and post‑bid interviews.
• Help maintain an overall construction schedule using Microsoft Project, coordinating with the owner and subcontractors.
• Coordinate and supervise all construction activities, maintaining daily field reports.
• Promote job site safety, encourage safe work practices, and enforce OSHA requirements on the jobsite.
• Prepare, schedule, and supervise completion of a final punch list.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Construction Management (enrolled)

At least 1 year of undergrad completed by Summer 2027

Tools

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Summer 2027 Construction Management Intern

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Job Description

The Progressive Companies Summer Internship Program is a paid, full-time experience designed to launch your career. You'll take part in hands‑on client projects, sharpen your problem‑solving and communication skills, and gain a front‑row seat to the world of architecture, design, engineering, and construction. Working alongside experienced mentors in a multi‑disciplinary firm setting, you'll learn the tools and methods that build a strong foundation for your future career. Along the way, you'll take part in project site visits, volunteer outings, networking opportunities, and education sessions - all designed to fuel your career and your curiosity.

As a Construction Management Intern, you will work collaboratively with construction project managers and superintendents to assist with construction projects from design through construction. Typical work includes preparing project work scopes, initiating project startup, creating and maintaining construction schedules, organizing job sites, scheduling inspections, promoting job site safety, and supervising completion of a final punch list.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the project team to help meet project schedules and budgets.


• Assist in managing multiple projects in a timely, accurate manner, monitoring progress against project scope and available resources.


• Create project work scopes with the Project Manager and Construction leadership for bidding, pre‑bid meetings, and post‑bid interviews.


• Help maintain an overall construction schedule using Microsoft Project, coordinating with the owner and subcontractors.


• Coordinate and supervise all construction activities, maintaining daily field reports.


• Promote job site safety, encourage safe work practices, and enforce OSHA requirements on the jobsite.


• Prepare, schedule, and supervise completion of a final punch list.

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in an accredited Construction Management Bachelor’s degree program.


• At least one year of undergraduate studies completed by Summer 2027.


• Basic knowledge of site safety and other trends in the design/construction industry.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and ability to communicate well with others.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required.Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred

P eople Matter

Each individual’s background, knowledge, ability, and experience contributes to strengthening our organization and projects. Our dedication to diversity includes company provided training and education, equitable recruitment, a grassroots employee DEI committee, and robust community partnerships.

Progressive Companies is comprised of people with a variety of abilities, races, colors, religions, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, ages, veteran statuses, and more. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements of innovative design. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Transforming Spaces. Empowering People.

The talented professionals of Progressive Companies are designers of a bold new future, creating high‑performance structures and pathways, delivering on today’s needs and preparing for what’s to come. We live by the idea that design isn’t simply about beauty, it’s about improving strategic outcomes—what we call P erformance B ased D esign. Our work spans across the nation, allowing team members to work on a variety of exciting projects and maximize impact as trusted partners to our clients and communities. Sustainable and Inclusive

We are dedicated to human‑centered, sustainable, and inclusive design practices. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to building trust, respect, and truly innovative design making spaces welcoming and accessible to all. Our sustainability approach embraces the AIA 2030 Commitment, together with a range of high performance, restorative, and regenerative strategies with a focus on climate responsive results to maximize positive impact in our industry.
Employee Owned

We act like owners—because we are. From modest beginnings of four original engineering partners in 1962, to over 350 architects, engineers, designers, and consultants across multiple regional offices today, the energy, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurial mindset you expect from a CEO come standard with every team member. Culture of Excellence

The firm is continually ranked as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation®, with comprehensive benefits including an award-winning wellness program, hybrid work schedule, summer hours, profit‑sharing, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). We take our work seriously, but have fun along the way, which fuels the creative spirit and supports a focus on work and life integration. Progressive Companies is committed to development and growth of team members through continuing education, mentorship, growth opportunities, and more. We are dedicated to giving back to our communities, with paid service‑learning hours available to every employee and corporate sponsorship for a wide range of community organizations and activities.