Construction Management Intern - Safety

About the internship

Suffolk's Summer Internship program runs for 10–12 weeks and offers exposure to project management and field operations experiences. The program seeks top university talent who can think outside the box and address business challenges. Interns work on job sites, learning from industry leaders while being challenged and inspired to grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Gain understanding of day-to-day business and financial management on projects; explore the critical role of a Project Manager onsite; support the team with coordination, material tracking, file management, document control, and progress reporting.
• Field Operations: Help lay the foundation of projects and coordinate details on site; work with field supervision to assist with safety procedures, project and trade partner coordination, verification of field conditions, and quality control.
• Participate in the Summer Speaker series, internship events, jobsite tours, and networking opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Program (Civil Engineer, Construction Management, Business, and Liberal Arts Degrees will be considered).
• Must demonstrate genuine interest in the construction industry.
• Microsoft Office computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence supervisors, peers, and external partners.
• Success managing multiple, competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resourceful with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on a team.
• Highly organized and detail oriented; able to prioritize and multi-task.

Working conditions

While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand, and finger skills using a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.