Summer Construction Intern - Project Admin & Field Support

Donohoe Construction Company; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Donohoe Construction Company in the Washington, DC metro area seeks a Construction Intern to support the Construction Team with administrative and technical tasks across multiple projects, including submittals, RFIs, scheduling, and document control. You will work alongside Project Engineers and Superintendents to learn the contract requirements and quality standards.

This internship emphasizes safety, teamwork, and professional growth through on-the-job training, with exposure to projects

Qualifications

• Preferably working towards an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a Construction-related discipline such as Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• Previous experience (i.e. internships) in construction management
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with set-up of project files
• Assist with administration of project closeout (if applicable)
• Assist with development of trade scope packages
• Work closely with Project Engineer and Assistant Project Manager on day to day project requirements such as RFIs, PCO’s, submittals/procurement, and meeting minutes
• Aiding in the review of submittals for compliance with Contract Requirements
• Tracking and maintenance of Subcontractor / Supplier Contract Requirements
• Daily maintenance of logs and tracking for multiple projects
• Comprehend contract documents, submittals, cut sheets, and coordination drawings for the specific areas and/or subcontractors under supervision
• Assisting with the review the contract scopes of work and ensure that subcontractors are performing the work in compliance with requirements
• Review the master schedule and utilize this as a basis to assist in developing and maintaining a short-term progress schedule; aiding in the development of crew flows and durations for each activity and monitor subcontractor compliance
• Collaborating with the Assistant Superintendent to update the Superintendent and Project Management team on material and equipment shipments and deliveries
• Perform daily safety inspections to ensure a safe work environment and all personnel are using the necessary personnel protection devices for their associated tasks/trades in accordance with the Donohoe Safety Program
• Establish effective working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and team members
• Participate in weekly Subcontractor Foreman meetings
• Assist in preparing Daily Work Reports
• Part of team responsible for jobs ranging between $40MM and $100MM

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management software

Read blue prints

Construction means & methods

Verbal/written/interpersonal skills

Flexibility & adaptability

Desire to learn & excel

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Donohoe Construction Company in the Washington, DC metro area seeks a Construction Intern to support the Construction Team with administrative and technical tasks across multiple projects, including submittals, RFIs, scheduling, and document control. You will work alongside Project Engineers and Superintendents to learn the contract requirements and quality standards.

This internship emphasizes safety, teamwork, and professional growth through on-the-job training, with exposure to projects