Summer Hands-On Construction PM Intern

McShane Construction Company; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

McShane Construction invites qualified students to join our summer internship program. You will participate in selling, designing, and constructing projects, learning controls, scheduling, QA/QC, and safety practices on real projects.

Interns gain hands-on experience through field visits, site tours, and mentorship from company leadership, with weekly roundtables and community events. This paid in-person internship combines classroom knowledge with on-site application.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Able to communicate effectively and work with others.
• Attention to detail, problem solving, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• Proficient with computers and common software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, email).

Responsibilities

• 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 compliance.
• Assist in maintaining all logs associated with project controls.
• Participate in the preparation of project schedules and updates.
• Become familiar with the company’s Quality Assurance Program & Manual; assist in QA/QC logs.
• Participate in preparing specific project safety plans and weekly jobsite safety orientation meetings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Reliability

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree

Job description

McShane Construction invites qualified students to join our summer internship program. You will participate in selling, designing, and constructing projects, learning controls, scheduling, QA/QC, and safety practices on real projects.

Interns gain hands-on experience through field visits, site tours, and mentorship from company leadership, with weekly roundtables and community events. This paid in-person internship combines classroom knowledge with on-site application.