Construction Manager Intern

About the role

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is seeking a full-time, limited-term Construction Manager Intern to join our team. This internship is anticipated to begin in May/June 2027 and continue through August/September 2027. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced construction professionals on complex industrial design-build projects. Our client base includes Fortune 100 companies, municipalities, and state agencies, with projects serving the food and beverage, renewable energy, industrial manufacturing, and processing industries throughout the United States. There is also potential for this internship to transition into a full-time position upon graduation.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams with the preparation and presentation of project plans
• Review design information and develop scopes of work/bid packages for all assigned items
• Maintain all project documents including contract drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and RFIs
• Establish and expedite the submittal process
• Change order management
• Material and equipment expediting
• Prepare & maintain all documentation required for assigned role, including correspondence, emails, meeting minutes, and reports
• Assist project teams with onsite safety management and control
• Participate in daily/weekly/monthly project meetings as directed by project management
• Assist in coordination of all onsite inspections, testing and walk throughs
• Work with project management and subcontractors to prepare a detailed project schedule
• Collaborate with site construction manager on project commissioning and project startup
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Completed at least four semesters of college-level coursework in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and exemplary interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn quickly and “think on your feet”
• High level of self-motivation and strong initiative
• Ability to prioritize and manage time, as well as the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and make sound decisions
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams and Excel)

Pay

Salary range: $20‑$25 per hour (actual compensation may vary based on experience, skill set, or location).

Schedule

Internship anticipated to begin May/June 2027 and continue through August/September 2027; full‑time position requiring travel to project sites throughout the United States after onboarding in West Allis, WI; may include nights, weekends, and holidays.