The Project Intern is responsible for assisting the Project Team, specifically the Project Manager, Project Engineer and Project Superintendent with all efforts required to manage construction projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the quality standards expected by our clients. The Project Intern will primarily assist the Project Engineer with construction administration tasks coordinating, receiving, reviewing and distributing information and authorizations necessary for the successful completion of projects. 

Duties and Responsibilities

The Project Intern will conduct business operations from the office, the field, or likely a combination of both. They will be responsible for:

- Knowing and understanding that there are inherent risks and hazards of the construction industry.  The safety of each and every person on site is of supreme importance.  Promoting and maintaining a safe project site, and monitoring and enforcing the Buch Safety Program in accordance with Buch policies and all federal, state, and local laws is paramount;

- Providing operational support in all phases of the project, preconstruction, construction, and closeout;

- Assisting in the development and maintenance of project schedules;

- Coordinating, reviewing, and tracking submittals and RFI’s to ensure schedules are maintained;

- Incorporating submittal and RFI responses, and drawing revisions into the construction documents to ensure a complete and current set is available at all times;

- Preparing closeout documents consisting of as-built record drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, and warranties;

- Assisting with environmentally responsible and sustainable construction. 

Job Location(s)

New York City, NY – Servicing the New York City Metropolitan and surrounding Northeast Region

Laurel, MD – Servicing the Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD Metropolitan and surrounding Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Regions

Tampa, FL – Servicing Florida and the surrounding Southeast Region

Atlanta, GA – Servicing Atlanta, GA and the surrounding Southeast Region

Position Type

Part-Time (~ May to August, or other timeframes as permitted)

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Qualifications & Required Skills

The Project Intern should be actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or a related field or equivalent field experience. 

The Project Intern should be organized with an ability to properly manage their time by prioritizing tasks. They should be analytical and possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They should possess strong communication skills, both verbal and writing, and be able to interact and collaborate with coworkers, clients, and outside vendors to provide quality work. They should be self-motivated and committed. They should show initiative to learn and grow.

The Project Intern must be proficient in the use of computers and other similar technology, and should be experienced in the use of various software applications, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, P6, and have the capability to learn new software applications specific to the industry, such as those necessary for estimating, project management, and project controls.