2027 Construction Management Intern

Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Detroit, Sachse Construction has built millions of square feet of commercial, retail, multifamily, and institutional space throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Our signature asset is our unmatched reputation of integrity, quality, and reliability. Our commitment to core values—do the right thing, have passion and enthusiasm, pursue excellence by constantly raising the bar, and do whatever it takes—has earned the trust of clients from national retail chains to private and institutional owners. We have been repeatedly recognized with several national and local awards, including Best and Brightest Company to Work For, Best and Brightest in Wellness, Top Workplace, and Certified Great Place to Work.

About the role

Our paid summer internship runs five days per week, eight hours per day. You may be placed in our downtown Detroit office working alongside Project Managers or Estimators, or in the field as an Assistant Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Change Management
  • Assist/input all potential cost items
  • Review, qualify, and prepare change orders
  • Process all project costs and invoices
  • Update and prepare committed cost reports (job/client specific)
  • Request and obtain pricing for all changes (submittal/RFI/bulletins, etc.)
• Document Control
  • Process submittals and shop drawings
  • Log in and track Requests for Information
  • Receive and route jobsite correspondence
  • Maintain and distribute project documentation
  • Obtain and process start-up and closeout documents
  • Manage and update drawings and specifications
  • Document minutes during jobsite meetings
  • Archive project information at completion
• Procurement
  • Assist project manager and estimator in establishing committed cost report
  • Develop/set up submittal register
  • Develop required on-job log (materials)
• Field Operations
  • Enforce corporate safety policies on jobsite, working closely with the project manager, safety representative, and superintendent to support the project safety plan and provide another set of eyes for safety compliance
  • Track timely receipt of required submittals/shop drawings and samples

Requirements

• Course of study in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture

Schedule

Five days per week, eight hours per day (Summer 2027).

Pay

Paid internship.