Construction Summer Intern (College)

New York City location. Summer internship (12-15 weeks).

About the role

The Construction Summer Intern supports the project team on an active renovation or new construction project in New York City. This role provides hands-on exposure to day-to-day construction operations, project management, and field coordination while working alongside experienced project managers and superintendents. The internship is designed for college students pursuing professions in construction management.

Responsibilities

• Assist Superintendents in managing day-to-day field operations on active construction sites
• Observe and support trade coordination and construction sequencing
• Attend project meetings, coordination meetings, and inspections as required
• Support preparation of meeting agendas and meeting minutes
• Assist in maintaining daily logs, site reports, photos, and progress documentation
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, and document control
• Assist with inspections, punch lists, and quality documentation
• Support construction work and coordination in occupied or partially occupied building environments

Learning Experience

• Observe construction progress and quality control procedures
• Learn NYC site safety requirements and best practices
• Gain exposure to NYC DOB processes, inspections, and permits
• Learn about constraints in existing buildings and urban sites

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
• Completed at least one year of coursework
• Basic knowledge of construction drawings and specifications
• Strong interest in construction project management or field operations
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to work in an active construction environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior construction, internship, or trade experience
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, or MS Excel
• 40-Hour Site Safety Training (SST) Card

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Full-time, on-site position at an active NYC renovation or new construction project
• Ability to walk the site, climb, lift, and stand for extended periods
• May involve early mornings or extended hours depending on project needs