Construction Management Intern

Summary: Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for clients and the world. The Construction Management Intern will assist in day-to-day activities related to construction projects, gaining foundational knowledge in construction management, project safety protocols, and quality control. Responsibilities: - Support project team with meeting coordination, material tracking, file management, document control, and progress reporting - Provide progress reports to supervisor and be receptive to learning about construction management - Relate and apply knowledge acquired in the academic setting to work activities - Maintain professional relationships with employees, customers, clients, and subcontractors - Participate in training, meetings, and orientation - Comply with safety protocols, follow safety expectations, and wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) - Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned. Based on the assignment, the following activities may be performed: - Assist with project start-up activities and provide support to Project Engineer, Project Manager, and/or Construction Manager - Assist with collection and review of information and approvals for processing shop drawings, submittals, and Requests for Information (RFIs) - Assist with preparation and distribution of information for contract requirements to appropriate parties - Assist with preparation of estimates for changes in work from subcontractors - Attend project site visits to observe and document construction field activities - Assist with preparation of and conduct correspondence and communication as directed to Architects, Engineers, vendors, and subcontractors in connection with performing their assigned trades - Assist with communication to subcontractors to understand and track job schedules - Assist with project close out preparations Required Qualifications: - Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program, recommended majors include and not limited to Engineering, Construction Management, or other related field of study, and at minimum 1 year of completed education, and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience - Must be 18 years of age, to work at a construction project site - Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry - Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills, in English language required Required Skills: Construction Management, Project Coordination Important Skills: Engineering Degree, Quality Control Nice-to-Have Skills: Safety Protocols, Verbal Communication, Written Communication