Project Field Intern

ABOUT US

We are a nationally ranked, safety-focused, and talent-driven organization focused on delivering project management services through tailored delivery models. Our strength is our ability to match a delivery model to specific project needs, making the construction process feel easy. Our foundation is built on our people, culture, and values. Our teammates come first. We support each other through successes and failures and respect each other's ideas and opinions. We are a people-first company. We know there is always a way to do it better, so we seek and nurture curious minds with a desire to solve problems and move forward by being creative and curious together. We celebrate each other's successes and acknowledge hard work because we know our people are the backbone of our success. #StrongerTogether! Leading with safety is our No. 1 priority. We believe it is a fundamental human right to have a safe workplace, so we dedicate ourselves to creating safe environments for our people and everyone we do business with. In addition to a positive atmosphere, a happy, healthy, and supportive work environment is especially important. Upon joining CSM Group, we will provide you with a robust onboarding program to expose you to broad aspects of the organization by meeting with operations, business leaders, and peers to better understand how we operate.

SUMMARY

CSM Group offers internship and co-op programs to students (both traditional and non-traditional) designed to provide a meaningful work experience to jump-start their career in the construction management industry. We take pride in offering internship opportunities to students at all levels who will be the future of our company. Our internships are competitive, paid positions throughout the typical summer months. Part-time work opportunities may also be available throughout the school year for those who qualify. Our goal is to provide professional experiences for talented construction and engineering students as a path for a full-time career with us upon graduation.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Project Field Intern provides project management support on one or more projects or specific tasks. The intern provides project management and administrative support on one (or more) projects. The intern will help to perform daily and/or weekly site inspections for safety and quality purposes and write the required daily and/or weekly reports based on inspections. They will assist in scope writing, bid solicitations, pre- construction meetings, walkthroughs, and post-bid interviews. The intern compiles and distributes progress meeting agendas and minutes. The intern receives, reviews, and distributes submittals, shop drawings, and keeps accurate and updated construction documents. The Project Field Interns' goal is to learn and provide support to the project management team on one or more projects. This support can range from handling specific tasks or supporting in a wide variety of tasks. The Intern provides support in site safety, on-site management, administrative tasks, and meeting prep. The Intern will help perform daily and/or weekly site inspections for safety and quality control and write associated reports. They will maintain and handle daily logs, assist in reviewing and distributing submittals, and help keep accurate and updated construction documents. They will assist in scope writing, bid solicitations, pre-construction meetings, post-bid interviews and assist in maintaining all related documentation. The Intern will assist with fielding Trade Contractors' questions and writing RFI’s. They help run safety orientations, update Site Specific Safety Plans, and monitor safety daily. The Intern will participate in project meetings and take meeting minutes. As an intern, it is critical to ask questions, assist where possible, and take responsibility for tasks within the means of your skill set.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Construction Activities Assists with developing scope specification documents and organizes all related files for future work use. Assists with creating and updating project schedules, phasing plans, and site logistics. Assists with creating project submittal logs. Assists in review, input, and distribution of bidders’ requests for information (BRFI’s). Helps solicit bidders for projects. Participates in pre-bid walkthroughs. Attends post-bid interviews. Assists with document control in post-bid interviews. Construction Activities Assist in reviewing submittal documents from Trade Contractors for quality and specification correctness, distribute to the Architect, and return to the Trade Contractors once reviewed. Keeps track of work hours, materials, equipment, and work progress through daily log reports. Helps review and input RFI’s from Trade Contractors and assigns to the Architect for review and return to the trade contractor upon review. Helps compile and submit CCD’s as required. Participates in progress meetings by assisting in the preparation of meeting agendas and taking meeting minutes. Attends Owner/Architect/Construction Manager progress meetings and takes meeting minutes. Helps keep an updated red line drawing set and project documentation. Walks the site and reviews the quality of completed work daily. Help maintain proper organization of the project within Procore. Safety Inspections Assists in ensuring site safety through review of procedure documents such as Safe Plans of Action (SPA). Addresses critical safety concerns arising in the work field. Communicates with the Project Manager on-site and the related Trade Contractor Foreman. Helps issue hot work permits and checks that hot work task areas are free of possible flammables and other hazards. Helps perform safety observation reports (SORs), hygienic construction site reviews, and safety inspection checklists. Performs tool and equipment inspection checks. Helps ensure adherence to Owner safety rules and regulations. Participates in recurring safety meetings and takes meeting minutes. When necessary and in conjunction with PM, the Safety Specialist, and the Trade Contractor, helps develop safety corrective action plans. Assists in writing incident and near-miss reports. Quality Inspections Assists in performing hygienic construction site reviews. Participates in product quality inspections and helps address areas of concern. Performs material equipment and craftsmanship inspections. Assists in ensuring adherence to Owner requirements. Participates in addressing the Owner’s concerns and helps implement corrective solutions. Reviews on-site materials and products match approved materials and products. Post-Construction Activities Helps compile all required inspections for building occupancy. Helps compile required project closeout documentation and assists in maintaining organized documentation storage. Helps create, distribute, and complete project punch list with Owner, Architect, and Trade Contractors. Helps schedule, track, and record owner trainings. Helps manage warranty items.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

In pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field from an accredited program, or equivalent military experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, etc.) 3.0 GPA or better. Superior attention to detail and problem-solving ability. Self-motivated team player with mechanical aptitude. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to clearly articulate ideas both verbally and in written communication. Demonstrate ability to be productive, positive, and proactive in a fast-paced work environment. Ability to see the overall requirements of client satisfaction without losing sight of details. Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation to a job site, daily. Physical Demands & Work Environment – Jobsite The physical demands & work environment characteristics described he