Construction Project Management Intern
In-Person Internship - Must be located in or around Atlanta, GA (Smyrna)
Paid Internship / College Credit, if needed
We are looking for an Project Management Intern to assist the operations team with the day to day administrative functions of project management for the company. This paid internship will provide the student with relevant skills in the construction industry.
Estimated Start Date: ASAP
About Us
In 1999, armed with an Electrical Engineering degree, 14 years of business experience with Hoechst Celanse and a restless entrepreneurial spirit, Francisco Alvarado decided to embark on a new venture and Marand Builders, Inc was established. Since the conception of Marand, our goal has been to understand the individual needs of our customers and provide them with a customized solution. We have built our reputation on reliability, attentiveness, and quality of execution. We succeed when we have provided our clients with the best construction experience. We started in Charlotte, NC, but rapidly expanded to cover the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast US regions. We have 7 regional offices in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Our team of highly talented professionals has allowed us to become a preferred vendor with many of our clients, exceeding 95% repeat business. Marand specializes in serving the healthcare, financial services, commercial / administrative and light-industrial industries.
The Project Management Intern will work closely with members of the project team (project manager, assistant project manager, and project coordinator) to learn about the construction process, from an administrative perspective, and daily tasks required to advance a construction project from start to finish.
Responsibilities
- Learn how to manage the project budget by writing contracts, reviewing/approving expenditures, assembling and distributing invoices.
- Learn how to create and maintain accurate project schedules.
- Learn how to coordinate subcontractors and resolve issues or conflicts that arise during construction.
- Learn how to expedite documents and material/equipment/labor to meet project schedules.
- Learn how to review, process, and distribute pertinent project documentation.
- Learn how to prepare substantive reports for distribution to others.
- Learn how to administer control and organization of project documents.
- Learn how to review/submit for approval shop drawings and submittals to maintain compliance with contract documents.
- Learn how to author weekly reports in collaboration with the Project Superintendent.
- Learn how to manage close out procedures in accordance with the contract documents.
- Learn about construction safety and how to enforce company safety rules and regulations.
- Learn how to develop and maintain meaningful relationships with members of the project team.
- Learn how to conduct implementation and tracking of LEED requirements to support the green building initiative.
- Learn how to process subcontractor payment/vendor invoicing requirements.
- Attend project related meetings and assist with the preparation and distribution of meeting minutes and attendance rosters.
- Learn how to manage close out procedures in accordance with the contract documents.
- Act responsibly in a manner shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining focus on meeting and exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
- Demonstrate expanding knowledge of construction process and construction management process
Prerequisites
- Current or anticipated enrollment in Construction Management or Engineering field of study.
- Demonstrated ability to develop new skills and knowledge quickly.
- Ability to travel as needed to participate in on-site meetings, site walks, etc.
- Demonstrate expanding knowledge of construction details about miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, radiation protection, etc.
- Strong computer skills including the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
- Possess good organizational skills and strong verbal and written communications skills.
- No experience is required but prior internships or work experience is helpful.
Physical Demands:
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a company laptop, iPad, phone, and other business equipment.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 25% walking, and 15% standing.
- Ability to communicate orally with management and other co-workers is important. Talking, hearing and vision within normal ranges is important for conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect building plans, blueprints, and drawings.
- Activities include extended periods of standing or sitting and extensive work with measuring devices and other machinery.
- Heavy lifting is not expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force is occasionally required.
- Please note that climbing stairs is a physical requirement. Some offices contain an elevator, but one must be able to use stairs for fire drills and emergencies.
Work Environment:
What will you learn?
- Hands-on experience in a real-world business environment.
- Exposure to various aspects of Construction Management.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
- Networking opportunities within the company.
- Experience with Project Management.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.