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 Miami. 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

Depending on business need the internship will be supporting Project Management, Estimating, or Field work.

• Project Management intern: Assist in day‑to‑day project management activities to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget. Typical duties 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. Responsibilities include working with subcontractors to ensure pricing and coverage, assisting in scope writing for various trades, and attending bid reviews with internal partners.
• Field (Assistant Superintendent) intern: Work closely with a seasoned Superintendent on a local job site. Duties often include managing daily reports, assisting in monitoring and enforcing site safety protocols, and coordinating 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

Miami Base Salary Range: $22–25 per hour. Placement within the range depends on factors such as years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles), and internal company equity.

EEO Information

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to offer sponsorship.