Summer Construction Intern: Project Mgmt & Engineering

Spence Brothers; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Spence Brothers, a trusted Michigan construction leader, seeks a Construction Intern to gain hands-on experience in project management, construction inspection, and engineering practices.

The internship is 12+ weeks, paid, typically running from May to August, with exposure to PMs, engineers, superintendents and estimators, and opportunities to learn through real projects on-site in Traverse City.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with construction practices and project management concepts.
• Strong GPA desire (3.0 or higher) and interest in construction/infra projects.
• Conscientious self-starter with good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance multiple projects, multitask, and collaborate with teams.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents and Estimators to ensure construction activities are completed successfully.
• Support subcontractor and supplier planning/administration, work assignments, and logistics.
• Coordinate on-site construction and engineering activities for projects.
• Interpret design drawings, specifications, submittals, and other construction docs.
• Interface with on-site departments to resolve problems and support project schedule.

Skills

Construction management

Engineering concepts

Project management

MS Office

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Pursuing a degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spence Brothers, a trusted Michigan construction leader, seeks a Construction Intern to gain hands-on experience in project management, construction inspection, and engineering practices.

The internship is 12+ weeks, paid, typically running from May to August, with exposure to PMs, engineers, superintendents and estimators, and opportunities to learn through real projects on-site in Traverse City.