Construction Manager Intern

Summary

Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm seeking a full-time, limited-term Construction Manager Intern. The intern will support construction professionals on industrial design-build projects by assisting with project planning, documentation, scheduling, safety management, inspections, commissioning, and project startup.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams with the preparation and presentation of project plans
• Review design information and develop scopes of work/bid packages for all assigned items
• Maintain all project documents including contract drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and RFIs
• Establish and expedite the submittal process
• Change order management
• Material and equipment expediting
• Prepare & maintain all documentation required for assigned role, including correspondence, emails, meeting minutes, and reports
• Assist project teams with onsite safety management and control
• Participate in daily/weekly/monthly project meetings as directed by project management
• Assist in coordination of all onsite inspections, testing and walk throughs
• Work with project management and subcontractors to prepare a detailed project schedule
• Collaborate with site construction manager on project commissioning and project startup
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Completed at least four semesters of college-level coursework in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field
• Travel is required for this internship
• Following onboarding in our West Allis, WI office, the intern will gain hands-on experience by working full-time at project sites located throughout the United States
• Must be able to traverse uneven terrain on foot
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions for extended periods
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to use a ladder/lift
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs
• May need to be able to travel by air or boat
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and exemplary interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn quickly and “think on your feet”
• High level of self-motivation and strong initiative
• The ability to prioritize and manage time, as well as the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and make sound decisions
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams and Excel)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Completed at least four semesters of college-level coursework in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field
• Travel is required for this internship
• Following onboarding in our West Allis, WI office, the intern will gain hands-on experience by working full-time at project sites located throughout the United States
• Must be able to traverse uneven terrain on foot
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions for extended periods
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to use a ladder/lift
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs
• May need to be able to travel by air or boat

Nice to Haves

• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and exemplary interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn quickly and “think on your feet”
• High level of self-motivation and strong initiative
• The ability to prioritize and manage time, as well as the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and make sound decisions
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams and Excel)

Benefits

• Full-time, limited-term internship anticipated to begin in May/June 2027 and continue through August/September 2027
• Potential to transition into a full-time position upon graduation