INTERNSHIP - Construction Administrator

About the role

Oneida Construction Services (OCS) is a tribally‑owned, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) full‑service general contractor. OCS is seeking a highly motivated, full‑time Construction Administration Intern in San Diego, CA. The position will begin as a part‑time role during the academic year and transition to full‑time in the summer of 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist with document production and construction administration tasks, including drafting correspondence, memos, and preparing documents from rough drafts to final versions.
• Prepare, edit, maintain, and quality‑check reports and other project documents such as text, tables, data lists, charts, presentations, and other deliverables.
• Perform basic editorial and quality checks to ensure documents are accurate, complete, consistent, and free of spelling, grammar, formatting, or date errors.
• Compile, organize, print, scan, copy, and maintain project documents, reports, drawings, graphs/charts, presentations, and other materials.
• Assist with document control and electronic file management in accordance with company and customer requirements.
• Maintain organized project files, records, and file‑sharing platforms while adhering to applicable corporate and customer standards and specifications.
• Perform data entry and data accuracy checks.
• Support Project Managers and department staff with project administration activities, including task tracking, monitoring deliverable due dates, document submittals, project schedules, and project records.
• Provide meeting support: schedule meetings, coordinate logistics and participant notifications, prepare meeting materials, and document meeting minutes as needed.
• Assist with general day‑to‑day administrative requests and other department needs as directed.
• Assist with technical and construction‑related project tasks based on educational background, skills, and experience.
• Gain exposure to construction administration processes, project documentation, drawings, schedules, and project coordination activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree program in construction management, engineering, business, environmental science, geology, chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with a variety of individuals.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills.
• Demonstrated personal and professional integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, coursework, or experience supporting construction, engineering, environmental, or related projects.
• Familiarity with project documentation, document control, construction drawings, blueprints, or technical documents.
• Experience or familiarity with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, or similar software.
• Prior experience working in an office, administrative, project support, or customer service environment.

About Us

The Oneida ESC Group is a family of companies owned by the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin that delivers customer‑focused engineering, science, and construction services worldwide. Our family of companies includes Oneida ESC Group (OESC), Oneida Professional Services (OPS), Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE), Mission Support Services (MS2), Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS), Oneida Engineering Solutions (OES), General Mechanical Corporation (GMC), LG2 Environmental Solutions (LG2), and Oneida Environmental (OE). We integrate our staff for dedicated, cooperative, and business‑like delivery of services to enhance our customers’ missions.