Intern - Construction Management

About the role

Program Timeframe: Mid-May through mid-August. Join GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Construction Management Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging. At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. GFT is a privately held AEC firm innovating where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge – the Infrastructure of Life. Backed by over a century’s experience, we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ industry professionals. Location: St. Louis, MO.

Responsibilities

• Support real client projects by participating in construction observation and/or inspection of construction activities.
• Interface with the project team and task managers.
• Review and update submittal status reports.
• Assist with preparing schedule reports.
• Maintain project files/documentation including logs.
• Manage online project document control system.
• Attend project meetings and assist with keeping minutes.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated interest in construction management through applied coursework, prior internships, or other work experiences.

Skills

• Ability to interface with all levels of personnel and management.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to perform outside work in a variety of weather conditions.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $21.00 - $28.00 per hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Schedule

Internship runs Mid‑May through mid‑August. Core business hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.