Intern/Coop - Construction Management Skills Training (CMST) Program

Overview

We are looking for college students (rising Juniors and Seniors) seeking internships for the summer of 2027 in New York. This internship will provide advance consideration for Shawmut’s CMST program after graduation. The ability to build strong relationships is key for our Construction Operations and Field Operations internships. These roles are hands on and will work closely with our established project teams providing you a wonderful introduction to the industry and the Shawmut culture.

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee‑owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide. If you decide to join Shawmut as a full‑time employee in the future you will have the opportunity to own your career and deliver impact within our culture of ownership and innovation focused around providing the gold standard of client service for the world’s most recognizable and elite brands and institutions.

Responsibilities

• Project Management intern: Assist in day‑to‑day Project Management activities to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget. Typical responsibilities include managing submittals and RFIs, tracking procurement and change order documentation, and assisting in project close out.
• Estimating intern: Work with the Estimating and Preconstruction team to develop estimates and budgets for clients. Work with subcontractors to ensure pricing and coverage for projects, assist in scope writing on a variety of trades, and attend bid reviews with internal partners.
• Field intern: Work closely with a seasoned Superintendent on a local job site. Manage daily reports, assist in monitoring and enforcing site safety protocols, and coordinate punch list activities.

Qualifications

A rising Junior or Senior working towards a degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Mechanical Engineering, etc. *There are no specific major requirements, however these are the most relevant.

Pay

New York Base Salary Range: $22‑25 per hour. The range stated is specific to New York. Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.