Construction Management Internship (Summer 2027)

Role Overview

Building the future one associate at a time, we believe in nurturing new talent through an immersive intern experience. This intern program will allow new associates to gain experience and build a foundation in one or more of the three major career areas: Preconstruction, Project Management, and Field Operations. Each individual's experience is carefully curated for your individual growth and development and provides critical exposure to all facets of our business while creating a culture of cross training, understanding, and appreciation for all aspects of construction management.

Role & Responsibilities

Below is a sample of what you could experience or be responsible for during your internship:

Preconstruction Focus:

• Learn how to "take off" project quantities and assemble project scopes for bidding
• Manages the collection and analysis of data needed to estimate the time, materials, labor and cost required to construct a project
• Combine historical data and current trends to create and present accurate estimates
• Solicit the appropriate quantity of subcontractors in a timely manner, and know from experience how to choose the right subcontractors for the project (reference checking and networking)
• Review bid scope sheets, review subcontractor proposals for accuracy, and provide accurate quantity surveys
• Use Catamount's "bid system" efficiently and correctly, and distribute addendums timely when necessary
• Hand off estimating projects to the Project Manager in a clear, precise, and timely manner

Project Management Focus:

• Assists in preparation of complete subcontract Scope of Work; understand contract documents and drawings to identify gaps in the documents
• Assists Project Manager on maintaining the project schedule, purchasing schedule, submittals, change orders, RFIs, and documentation of project issues
• Attend subcontractor meetings and OAC (Owner, Architect, Contractor) meetings
• Works with PMs and Superintendents to identify quality issues and communicate them accordingly; recognize underperforming subcontractors timely with project notifications
• Assist in projecting and forecasting project costs

Field Operations Focus:

• Onsite during all work activities to ensure the job meets or exceeds client expectations
• Assist the Superintendent on the creation and adherence to a well-planned 3-week schedule and schedule and coordinate subcontractors to perform their work
• Ensuring quality with tasks like maintaining a quality deficiency list
• Champion job-site safety by leading pre-task safety meetings with subcontractors, posting required notices, preparing reports, maintaining information, and documenting safety warnings
• Support documentation in key areas such daily construction reports, T&M issues, RFI's, and project photography
• Support close-out duties such as project turnover matrix, maintaining as-built documents, developing and completing punch-lists

Skills & Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in construction technology, building construction, civil engineering, business or related field
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, contractors, and vendors

Compensation

In addition to offering a competitive hourly wage, we provide a generous relocation bonus and housing allowance if needed. Salary Range: $23—$23 USD

Why You'll Love Working Here

• A culture that develops leaders. Grow alongside experienced mentors in an environment rooted in accountability, trust, and shared success.
• Work that builds careers. With projects spanning multiple markets, you'll have opportunities to grow, specialize, and evolve as your career goals take shape.
• 100% employee-owned. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) aligns our employee-owners with our mission. When Catamount succeeds, employee-owners share that success.
• Benefits that support everyday life. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); a 401(k); an ESOP; a generous VacationFlex program; paid sick time; and optional programs such as pet insurance and AFLAC accident, critical illness, and hospital policies.