Construction Project Manager Internships
Construction project manager internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working PMs, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Banking & Financial Services, with ARCO a Family of Construction Companies, Pepper Construction, and Tesla among the employers posting roles now.
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The Construction & Manufacturing Team supports all of Haskell’s delivery groups across the company and the projects throughout the United States. The Construction & Manufacturing Team is responsible for providing the field management personnel, from the craft worker to the Project Superintendent. The Construction & Manufacturing Team also provides the team member with logistical support; including but not limited to establishing per diem rates, company trucks for superintendents, and the coordination of arrival for team members as needed on the project. The Construction & Manufacturing Team provides continual training for our team members to support their development from entry-level craft workers, via in-house/online courses, to local jurisdiction apprenticeship programs. Haskell assists with working your way up through the ranks, you’ll find new ways to use both your mind and your hands to get the job done.
Joining our Construction & Manufacturing Team will enable you to build the buildings on which people depend; collaborating with your team to overcome obstacles and fix problems on the job site using your skills. Strong networks are formed on construction projects because everyone on the team depends on each and every team member to get the job done.
An internship opportunity focused on construction management. In this internship, you will assist our project management team with assigned tasks. You participate in training programs and receive training in company management tools, standards, policies, and procedures. Great role for construction management or engineering students interested in construction with a leading design-build firm.
Job Responsibilities:
- Identifies and qualifies subcontractors and vendors for assigned scopes of work. Prepares and transmits bid packages and invitations to bid. Receives and analyzes received bids. In conjunction with the project manager, may negotiate and award subcontracts and purchase orders. Prepares and maintains purchase control log
- Participates in design review meetings and reviews and monitors design with particular attention to scope, cost changes, and constructability. May be responsible for applying for, tracking, and expediting project permits
- Prepares detailed estimates and cost codes for initial cost control reporting and updates labor cost reports and summary cost reports. Works with accounting to maintain subcontractor and vendor requirements for payment processing
- Works with the project team to prepare and update progress schedules including short-term interval schedules. Assists in planning construction operations and sequences
- As directed by the project manager, may interact with the client including correspondence, periodic reports, change order requests, submittal of pay requisitions, and response to client inquiries and directives
- Checks approves and transmits submittals; maintains submittal control log; prepares and manages requests for information and maintains RFI log
- Assists superintendent with subcontractor coordination, safety, and quality management, and job site reporting and controls
- Assists in preparation of project close-out requirements including unit cost history, operations and maintenance manuals, punch-list management, and agency inspections
- Student studying architecture, engineering, or construction management – or similar
- Knowledge of the construction industry, including methods, engineering, equipment, technology, and safety
- Excellent organizational, communication, collaboration, and analytical skills
While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.
Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.
The Construction & Manufacturing Team supports all of Haskell’s delivery groups across the company and the projects throughout the United States. The Construction & Manufacturing Team is responsible for providing the field management personnel, from the craft worker to the Project Superintendent. The Construction & Manufacturing Team also provides the team member with logistical support; including but not limited to establishing per diem rates, company trucks for superintendents, and the coordination of arrival for team members as needed on the project. The Construction & Manufacturing Team provides continual training for our team members to support their development from entry-level craft workers, via in-house/online courses, to local jurisdiction apprenticeship programs. Haskell assists with working your way up through the ranks, you’ll find new ways to use both your mind and your hands to get the job done.
Joining our Construction & Manufacturing Team will enable you to build the buildings on which people depend; collaborating with your team to overcome obstacles and fix problems on the job site using your skills. Strong networks are formed on construction projects because everyone on the team depends on each and every team member to get the job done.
An internship opportunity focused on construction management. In this internship, you will assist our project management team with assigned tasks. You participate in training programs and receive training in company management tools, standards, policies, and procedures. Great role for construction management or engineering students interested in construction with a leading design-build firm.
Job Responsibilities:
- Identifies and qualifies subcontractors and vendors for assigned scopes of work. Prepares and transmits bid packages and invitations to bid. Receives and analyzes received bids. In conjunction with the project manager, may negotiate and award subcontracts and purchase orders. Prepares and maintains purchase control log
- Participates in design review meetings and reviews and monitors design with particular attention to scope, cost changes, and constructability. May be responsible for applying for, tracking, and expediting project permits
- Prepares detailed estimates and cost codes for initial cost control reporting and updates labor cost reports and summary cost reports. Works with accounting to maintain subcontractor and vendor requirements for payment processing
- Works with the project team to prepare and update progress schedules including short-term interval schedules. Assists in planning construction operations and sequences
- As directed by the project manager, may interact with the client including correspondence, periodic reports, change order requests, submittal of pay requisitions, and response to client inquiries and directives
- Checks approves and transmits submittals; maintains submittal control log; prepares and manages requests for information and maintains RFI log
- Assists superintendent with subcontractor coordination, safety, and quality management, and job site reporting and controls
- Assists in preparation of project close-out requirements including unit cost history, operations and maintenance manuals, punch-list management, and agency inspections
- Student studying architecture, engineering, or construction management – or similar
- Knowledge of the construction industry, including methods, engineering, equipment, technology, and safety
- Excellent organizational, communication, collaboration, and analytical skills
While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.
Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.
Construction Project Manager Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- ARCO a Family of Construction Companies16
- Pepper Construction2
- Tesla1
- Graycor1
- BMW1
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
Tips for Your Construction Project Manager Internship Search
Apply months before summer roles open
Large construction and engineering firms recruit summer interns the preceding fall, with some programs closing before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear throughout the year. Have your resume and portfolio ready before roles open rather than building them after you find a listing.
Build a portfolio before you need it
Construction project manager intern recruiters want evidence of applied skills, not just a list of classes. Document two or three academic or personal projects with your specific contribution, the tools you used, and a way to view the work, such as a CAD portfolio, a cost estimate, a project schedule, or site photos with context.
Work campus connections and direct applications together
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller, less-publicized cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and gives you options beyond the firms that come to you.
Practice explaining your project decisions out loud
Construction project manager intern interviews often include scenario questions about sequencing, cost trade-offs, or how you would handle a schedule conflict. Practice answering these out loud before you apply, walking through your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the conclusion you reach.
Target structured co-op and rotational programs early
Larger construction and engineering firms run formal co-op and rotational internship programs designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit earlier than general postings and fill fast. Identify the ones that align with your degree and graduation timeline, then apply in the first wave rather than after the general announcement.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 100% of the construction project manager internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to, including relocation for a summer, before you search. Filter by location and work type first so you spend time on roles you can actually accept rather than sorting through postings that do not fit your situation.
Construction Project Manager Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a construction project manager internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a project portfolio documenting real work, site plans, schedules, cost estimates, or CAD drawings give recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly to companies and attend campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a construction project manager internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for construction project manager interns is performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and return-offer timing in the hiring cycle. Position yourself by contributing visibly, asking for feedback early, and expressing interest directly to your manager without counting on an offer.
When should I apply for construction project manager internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers in construction and engineering recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes opening applications in August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to the actual start date, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and having your materials ready before roles open puts you ahead of applicants who wait.
Are construction project manager internships paid?
Most professional construction project manager internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry sector, and location, so there is no single standard. Listings show pay where the employer chooses to disclose it, and you can compare what is available by reviewing postings directly rather than relying on averages.
What should a construction project manager internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Document two or three complete projects with the tools you used, your specific contribution, and where reviewers can see the work, such as a linked CAD portfolio, site plans, or a project case study. Add relevant coursework in construction methods, estimating, or scheduling. Keep the resume to one page and put the most substantive project work at the top.
Are there remote construction project manager internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the construction project manager internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Construction inherently involves physical sites, so the remote share reflects roles in preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, and project controls rather than field work. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them.
What is a construction management co-op internship?
A co-op is a structured, semester-length work placement offered through universities in partnership with construction and engineering firms. It alternates academic terms with full-time paid work, giving you deeper project exposure than a summer internship. Co-op programs recruit early through campus channels, spots are limited, and employers treat strong co-op students as prime candidates for full-time hiring after graduation.
Can international students get construction project manager internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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