Location: New York City
Company Type: General Contractor / Construction Manager
Duration: Summer Internship (12-15 weeks)
Reports To: Project Manager / Superintendent

Job Description

The Construction Summer Intern supports the project team on an active renovation or new construction project in New York City. This role provides hands-on exposure to day-to-day construction operations, project management, and field coordination while working alongside experienced project managers and superintendents. The internship is designed for college students pursuing professions in construction management field.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Superintendents in managing day-to-day field operations on active construction sites
• Observe and support trade coordination and construction sequencing
• Attend project meetings, coordination meetings, and inspections as required
• Support preparation of meeting agendas and meeting minutes
• Assist in maintaining daily logs, site reports, photos, and progress documentation

• Assist with RFIs, submittals, and document control
• Assist with inspections, punch lists, and quality documentation
• Support construction work and coordination in occupied or partially occupied building environments

Learning Experience

• Observe construction progress and quality control procedures
• Learn NYC site safety requirements and best practices

• Gain exposure to NYC DOB processes, inspections, and permits
• Learn about constraints in existing buildings and urban sites

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
• Completed at least one year of coursework
• Basic knowledge of construction drawings and specifications
• Strong interest in construction project management or field operations
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to work in an active construction environment

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Prior construction, internship, or trade experience
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, or MS Excel
• 40-Hour Site Safety Training (SST) Card

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Full-time, on-site position at an active NYC renovation or new construction project
• Ability to walk the site, climb, lift, and stand for extended periods
• May involve early mornings or extended hours depending on project needs